Text丨Lily of the Valley tells a story
Editor丨Lily of the Valley tells a story
Preface
After I lost my job, I opened a small restaurant with a few old friends. In the first few days, business was not very good, and the big guys sat in the store and sighed. Later, I had the idea to bring my family's special chili sauce, and the customer fell in love with it as soon as he tried it. Now the store is full every day, and it is very busy. Although I was tired, I was happy to see the customers satisfied. Occasionally, I can reminisce with my old friends, and I feel like I have stepped back in time.
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After I lost my job, I practiced cooking at home every day. A few days ago, I learned to make a braised pork, but I put too much sugar and made a sweet and sour pork rib-flavored braised pork. My wife and children didn't say anything, but after eating, they asked me with a confused face if I could follow the normal steps next time. I had to start researching recipes again, and it turned out that cooking is a real science, and it doesn't just take it personally. Now I try new dishes at home every day, and although I haven't found a stable job yet, at least my family's food level has improved a lot.
Speaking of which, after I lost my job, I really found a new pleasure studying flowers and plants every day. I just raised a few pots of succulents last month, but I accidentally watered them too much, and several pots drowned. My daughter-in-law laughed at me and said that not everyone can do the job of raising flowers, so let's find a formal job. I don't believe in evil, so I continued to buy a few pots and raised them back, this time I was cautious, and finally had a sense of accomplishment. Now the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is to go to the balcony to look at my "garden", and my mood is much better.
After my brother lost his job, he started to run Didi, saying that he could arrange his time freely, but he was tired of taking orders every day. Once, I picked up a passenger, but the navigation took the wrong way and walked an extra 20 kilometers. Passengers complained that not only did he not make any money, but he also paid for fuel. Now he sees Didi cars walking around. Later, he still went to take a professional qualification certificate, and now works as a full-time driver in a company, although the salary is not high, but at least it is stable, and he does not have to be outside every day.
After losing my job, I decided to just become a full-time dad and play with my children. It turned out that taking care of children is much more tiring than going to work. Especially that time, my son was crying in the supermarket to buy toys, and I couldn't hold him, so I had to buy them in the end. When I got home, my daughter-in-law scolded me for being a child, and I was really not a human being inside and out. Later, I learned to reason with the children, and now they are more obedient and grateful. Although I didn't make any money, I felt that it was worth it to watch the children grow up day by day.
An old classmate of mine went to a stall to sell snacks after losing his job, and the business was quite good. One time a few of us went to cheer, but he was so busy that he didn't even have time to say hello to us. After I was busy, I told us that it was much easier than going to work, but my back hurt badly, but I was content to be able to support my family. He also plans to wait for the business to stabilize and open a small shop, and several of us also plan to work together in the future, after all, it is better to start a business together than to work hard alone.
After losing my job, my wife suggested that I learn to do crafts, and she said that I could sell them for some money. I was so obedient that I learned to knit by hand for a few days, and as a result, no one wanted what I made. Last week I made up a basket to give to my neighbors, but they thought I couldn't sell it. My wife almost burst out laughing when she saw my embarrassment. Later, I read some manual tutorials on the Internet, and now I am doing better and better, and some people even take the initiative to come to me to order. Although I don't make a lot of money, at least it proves that I still have some craftsmanship.
After my friend Lao Li lost his job, he went to learn to open an online store and sell some small goods. At first, I didn't understand anything, but I ended up in a bunch of goods and couldn't sell them. His wife called me that day, and I learned that he was hiding everything from his family. Now the online store business is okay, and his wife has forgiven him, saying that as long as he works hard, there will always be a bright day. Lao Li is very busy every day now, but it can be seen that he is very satisfied, because this is the result of his own hard work.
After I lost my job, I was not idle, and started a live webcast at home. At first, no one watched it, so I talked to myself myself, and after a while, there were a few regular fans. One day, I was cooking live broadcast, but I spilled all the dishes on the ground with a shake of my hand, and the fans laughed, and I also thought it was quite interesting. Later, I also live-streamed repairing electrical appliances and planting flowers and plants, and gradually there were more fans, and my income also improved. It's not as stable as it used to be, but at least it's a little more fun in life.
My neighbor Lao Zhang went to learn to do housekeeping after losing his job and really found a job. The first door-to-door service, because I was not familiar with the rules of the customer's house, broke the precious porcelain of other people. The customer couldn't cry or laugh, and Lao Zhang also looked apologetic. Fortunately, the customer was lenient and only made him lose some money and did not dismiss him. Now Lao Zhang has become the backbone of the housekeeping service company, and his monthly income is not bad, more than when he used to work.
When I lost my job, I volunteered in the community. Last month, I participated in a community event to send warmth to the elderly with everyone. That event was also on the local news, and although I didn't make any money, I was very sure. My daughter-in-law said that I was doing a good job and asked me to participate in more activities like this. I also feel that these activities not only enrich my own life, but also help others, so why not?
After losing my job, I decided to learn something new and enrolled in a cooking class. At first, I didn't know anything, but once I was cooking in class, I actually put salt as sugar, and the teacher laughed so much that tears came out. Now my cooking is already good, and my family praises me for my progress, and my heart is happy. The daughter-in-law also said that if she can't find a job, she can consider opening a small restaurant, maybe there will be a new way out.
My friend Xiao Zhao went to learn to repair cars after losing his job, saying that he had always been interested in machinery. As a result, when I was repairing a car, I almost broke the engine. The boss didn't fire him, and patiently taught him how to do it. Now Xiao Zhao has become the backbone of the car repair shop, and his income is quite good. He also plans to save enough money to open his own car repair shop, after all, this is his long-held dream.
After losing my job, I joined a calligraphy class to pass the time. Practicing calligraphy every day, my mood is also a lot calmer. Last time, I participated in a calligraphy competition, and although I didn't win a prize, I felt a sense of accomplishment. My wife said that I was more laid-back now than when I went to work, and asked me to participate in more of these activities. I think these art activities can not only cultivate sentiments, but also meet some like-minded friends, so why not do it?
After losing my job, I opened a small noodle restaurant. At first, no one came to eat it, so I figured out how to improve the recipe on my own. Now there is a group of regular customers who come to eat noodles every morning, and business is not bad. Although I was tired, I felt that it was worth it to watch the guests eat happily. My wife also supported me, saying that as long as I am willing to work, there will always be a day to get ahead. After all, it's a much more fulfilling life than doing nothing at home.
After I lost my job, I went to drive an online car-hailing service, but I received orders every day and got back pain. Once, I picked up a drunk passenger and made a mess in the car, and it took a long time to clean it. Later, I thought about it, and I was comfortable opening a small shop on my own, so I switched to selling breakfast, and now the business is quite stable. Although it is hard to wake up early, at least I have a stable income every day, and I feel much more at ease.
After losing my job, I decided to pursue my dream and opened a small gallery. At first, I didn't see anyone, but I continued to create every day. One time a tourist came in by accident and bought a painting, and the sense of accomplishment was incomparable. My wife also said that I had finally found my way. Although the current income is not much, I believe that as long as I persevere, I will one day usher in my own spring.
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