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My name is Uncle Zhang, I am 65 years old, and I worked as a factory worker before I retired. My only son, Zhang Xiaoming, and daughter-in-law, Li Xiaohua, both work in other places and rarely come back to see me.
Life after retirement is really boring, except for watching TV every day, it is just hanging around in the community. My son's family is always busy with work, and I feel lonely at home. Sometimes I want to call them, but I am afraid of disturbing them, so I have to stay up by myself.
One day, my daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua suddenly came back from out of town to see me. As soon as she entered the door, she exclaimed, "Oh, uncle, why have you lost so much weight?"
I laughed and said, "It's not a big deal, it's just a little boring." You're so busy, I'm bored at home. "
Li Xiaohua looked very angry and said, "You can't be like this! Uncle, you used to be so energetic, why are you all broken now? I can't let you go on like this." "
Li Xiaohua looked at me like this, and her face was full of determination. She said, "Uncle, I have decided to get you a job so that you can live a meaningful life again. If you don't do anything all day, you're going to get physically and mentally exhausted. With a job, you have a purpose, a drive, and you're sure to be refreshed!"
I hesitated: "But at my age, where can I find a suitable job? Besides, I'm retired now, I have a pension, and I don't need to work anymore to make money, right?"
Li Xiaohua insists: "Work is not just about making money! it can keep you alive and regain the meaning of life." Uncle, just listen to me, let me find you an easy and interesting job. "
After convincing me, Li Xiaohua began to look for a suitable job for me online. She scoured the job boards, hoping to find an easy and meaningful job.
After a few days, she finally found a position as a janitor on a company's job advertisement, the requirements were not strict, and the salary was also very good, 10,000 yuan a month.
She said to me happily: "Uncle, I have found you a good job! It is a doorman of a company, the work is very easy, but the salary is 10,000 yuan a month! Isn't it very good?"
Li Xiaohua immediately made an appointment for me for an interview. On the day of the interview, I put on a clean suit and dressed up carefully.
When I arrived at the company, a middle-aged lady received me and took me to the interview room. The interviewer was an old gentleman in his 50s with an amiable appearance.
He greeted me first, then asked some simple questions to learn about my work experience and family situation. In the end, he smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang, you are a very stable old man, and our company needs such a person to maintain order." Your job is to guard the gate, let outsiders in and out in an orderly manner, and keep the door in order. Do you think you're up to the task?"
I hurriedly said: "If you can, I will do my best to reassure you!"
The interviewer nodded and said, "That's great, you can join our team!"
And just like that, I started a new working life. Even though I'm just a janitor, I get a sense of accomplishment that I never felt before.
As a janitor, my main task is to guard the gate and maintain order. At first, I was a little uncomfortable, afraid that I had done something wrong. But gradually, I got some tips on the doorman, and my job became more comfortable.
Every morning, I stand at the door to greet employees and visitors who come in and out. When I see someone trying to rush in, I stop them in time and get them to follow the rules. Sometimes there are people who forget to bring their access card, so I help them contact the relevant personnel to solve the problem.
Although the work is simple, I get a great sense of accomplishment from it. I feel like I'm contributing to the order of the company, and that makes me very proud.
I also made a lot of new friends at work. There are a couple of old people my age who are also working here as janitors. We soon saw each other late and became friends who talked about everything.
Every day at noon, a few of us would meet in the guard room for lunch. Sometimes it's your own meals, sometimes it's packed outside. We ate and talked, and the topics were all-encompassing.
Sometimes, we will talk about family life, such as children's work, life, grandchildren's education, and so on. Sometimes, we also discuss some social current events and exchange ideas with each other.
These old friends have given me a lot of valuable life lessons and advice. An old man often told me that I should learn to let go of my obsessions and enjoy life. I learned a lot from them.
My son Zhang Xiaoming and daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua were extremely happy to see the changes I had made since I worked. They say I'm refreshed, always with a smile on my face, and like before.
Once, my son called me and said, "Dad, I'm so happy to hear Li Xiaohua say that you are at work now! "
Li Xiaohua also said to me: "Uncle, look at it, has work made you re-energized? You were so depressed before, I am worried that it will be bad." I'm so glad to see you so energetic now!"
I smiled and said, "yes, now that I have a job, I feel like life is much more meaningful." I used to have nothing to do all day and felt useless. Even though I'm just a janitor now, I feel like I'm contributing to society, and I feel a sense of accomplishment. "
After getting a job, my life has changed drastically. Instead of staying at home all day, I have a regular routine. I have to get up early in the morning, wash up and get dressed and go to work. I don't go home immediately after work, but rather go to a nearby park or mall.
I started cooking and cleaning by myself and living a positive life. In the past, I always ate when my daughter-in-law cooked the meal, but now I prepare three meals for myself with balanced nutrition. I also take care of the house alone, neat and clean.
With this salary, my quality of life has also improved tremendously. I started buying myself some supplements and supplements every month, and I would occasionally ask my friends out for a big meal. Life is getting more and more enjoyable, and I am living a very fulfilling and happy life.
When I found out about this, I wondered. I thought it must be the company's negligence, so I approached the HR manager and wanted to correct the mistake.
Unexpectedly, the personnel manager told me that the salary to Li Xiaohua's card was according to her requirements. I was even more confused, so I had to call Li Xiaohua to ask for clarification.
After receiving my call, Li Xiaohua first laughed, and then said, "Uncle, this is what I specially arranged." Now that you are working, your salary will naturally go to my card, and I will keep it for you. "
I was taken aback by her words, and hurriedly said, "But, this is obviously my own hard-earned money! Why did I put it on your card? Although I am old, I am still in good spirits, and I can manage my own finances." "
Li Xiaohua insisted very much: "Uncle, you think you are very capable now, but no one knows what will happen in the future." What if you have health problems and you can't manage your money? This money is your 'life-saving money'! I will keep it for you, and no matter what happens in the future, you will have a sum of money to support your old age. "
After listening to Li Xiaohua's explanation, I was still confused. I frowned and said, "But, this is obviously my own hard-earned money! I'm 65 years old, so I can't say I'm too old, right? I'm now physically strong, mentally minded, and fully capable of managing my own finances." "
"Uncle," Li Xiaohua said earnestly, "of course you are fine now, but no one can say what will happen in the future." What if one day you have a physical or mental problem and you can't manage your money? This money is your 'life saving money', and I will keep it for you, so that no matter what happens in the future, you will have a sum of money to live out in peace. "
I was silent, Li Xiaohua's words did have some truth. However, this is obviously my own hard-earned money!
Faced with the insistence of my daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua, I fell into deep contemplation. What she said does make sense, and there is a real possibility that there will be health or mental problems in the future, and it will be difficult for the money to take care of itself. Leaving the money to your daughter-in-law for safekeeping is indeed a kind of insurance.
After a battle between heaven and man, I finally made up my mind and decided to follow Li Xiaohua's arrangement. I think she has good intentions and hopes that I will have a guarantee in the future. She also has a point, that there may indeed be problems of one kind or another in the future. Instead of insisting now, it is better to leave the money to her for safekeeping and make a long-term plan.
So, I dialed Li Xiaohua's phone and said, "Okay, since you insist so much, then I agree to transfer the salary to your card and you will keep it." However, you also have to tell me the exact amount of the deposit on a regular basis, so that I can also grasp some information. "
Li Xiaohua happily agreed on the other end of the phone, and said that when we were on the weekend, we could discuss how to use and manage the money together.
Sometimes, Li Xiaohua would take the initiative to call me and ask if I needed to come up with some money. If I say I need it, she will transfer the amount to my card in time.
I have found that with this decent salary, the quality of life has improved dramatically. I'm no longer too frugal, but I can enjoy life to the fullest.
With this salary, I started to buy myself some nutrition and health supplements every month, instead of being too frugal like I used to. Sometimes, I go to the mall to buy myself new clothes and daily necessities.
Gradually, I began to deeply understand the deep meaning of my daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua's doing. She is a filial piety and hopes that I will have a guarantee in the future. She said that she was much more relieved to see me like this.
"Uncle, you are very strong now, but no one can predict what will happen in the future. Li Xiaohua once said to me, "If you really get sick one day, I can take out this money to support your old age." You are leaving your money to me for safekeeping now so that you can have peace of mind in the future. "
I couldn't agree more. Yes, I'm in good health right now, but no one knows what will happen in the future. If one day there is a physical or mental problem, it will be difficult to take care of your money. With this "senior savings", I can sit back and enjoy my old age with peace of mind.
Even though I'm just a janitor, I'm loving my job more and more. Watching the crowds come and go every day and maintaining order at the gate, I feel that I am contributing to society, which makes me very proud.
Once, a young man tried to break in, and I reached out to stop him. The man was very polite and yelled at me. I didn't get angry, but said calmly: "Sir, our company has rules, and outsiders need to register before they can enter. If you have something to do, you can wait outside first, and I will notify the relevant personnel to come and receive you. "
Although the man still looked impatient, he did not make any more trouble, and waited obediently outside.
My colleagues praised me for being professional and calm and thoughtful. I think it is a very meaningful and proud thing to be able to contribute to the order of this society.
My son Zhang Xiaoming and daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua were extremely relieved to see my positive state of life. They often say that they feel much more relieved to see me so energetic.
With a job, my life has finally regained meaning. I used to have nothing to do all day, and my life was empty and boring. Now that I have a job, I feel like I'm contributing to this society, even though I'm just a janitor.
Every morning, I would happily wake up, wash up and get dressed, and then walk to the gate booth where I worked. Along the way, I would look at my surroundings, breathe in the fresh air, and feel the warmth of the sun. I couldn't be happier because I knew that another new and meaningful day had begun.
When I get to the sentry box, I tidy up the doorman's small room to make sure everything is neat and orderly. Then the work of the new day begins, welcoming the crowds coming and going and maintaining order at the gates.
Sometimes someone would try to break in, and I would reach out to stop it and patiently explain the company's rules. Sometimes someone forgets to bring their access card, and I take the initiative to contact the relevant person to open the door for them. Although the work was easy, I got a sense of accomplishment that I had never felt before.
I've also made a lot of new friends at work. We are old people of the same age, although the work is simple, but the friendship between each other is getting deeper and deeper.
At noon, we would gather in the little janitor's room for lunch. Sometimes it's your own meals, sometimes it's packed outside. Eat and chat, the topic is all-encompassing.
Sometimes, we will talk about family life, such as children's work, life, grandchildren's education, and so on. Sometimes, we also discuss some social current events and exchange ideas with each other.
These old friends have given me a lot of valuable life lessons and advice. An old man often told me that I should learn to let go of my obsessions and enjoy life. There is an old king who always advises me to exercise more and stay healthy. I learned a lot from them.
We are not only colleagues, but also good friends who talk about everything. Outside of work, we also meet up at a nearby park or teahouse. Everyone played chess while drinking tea, talking and laughing, and had a good time. With these close friends by my side, I feel that my life is more colorful.
My son Zhang Xiaoming and daughter-in-law Li Xiaohua were extremely relieved to see me so refreshed. They said that seeing me with such an energetic appearance made them feel much more relieved.
"Dad, I'm so proud of you!" My son often said to me, "I admire you so much for being so motivated at your age." Once you have a job, it's like a different person, refreshed and motivated. Seeing you like this makes me feel much more relieved. "
"Uncle, you have to take care!" She often told me, "Now that you're working, you can't burn your body out." If you need anything, just let me know. Your body is our biggest heart!"
With such loving children by my side, my heart is extremely warm. I feel like the happiest person in the world. With their love, I am even more motivated to live and work well.
Work has brought me endless joy in life. With this decent salary, I started to live a better and higher quality of life.
I will no longer be too frugal, but will give myself some rewards appropriately. Every month, I buy myself some supplements and supplements instead of tightening my belt like I used to. Sometimes, I go to the mall to buy myself new clothes and daily necessities.
I also started asking my friends out for a big meal a lot. In the past, we all ate cold and rancid at home by ourselves, and rarely went out to eat. Now that I have this money, I often meet up with my friends at nearby restaurants to have fun eating and chatting.
Life is getting more and more enjoyable, and I am living a very fulfilling and happy life. Life after retirement is no longer simply eating, drinking and sleeping, but colorful and colorful. I feel that my quality of life has improved and enhanced tremendously.
And just like that, with a job and a decent income, my life changed completely. I am no longer the old man who has nothing to do all day and is depressed, but a happy old man who is refreshed and lives life to the fullest. My children are also very relieved to see me in this state, and they are much more relieved to see me in this state.
In addition, this decent salary has greatly improved my quality of life. I am no longer too frugal, but I reward myself appropriately, buy some nutrition, health supplements, or buy myself new clothes. I also started to ask my friends out for a big meal and get a taste of life. Life is getting more and more enjoyable, and I am living a very fulfilling and happy life.