After graduating from high school, I chose to work on a construction site! The words of the contractor not only changed the direction of my work, but also completely subverted the fate of my life!
My name is Jiang Zhen and I am 45 years old this year. When I think back to the summer of 1996, it seems like it was yesterday. That year, I graduated from high school, and with a sense of uncertainty about the future and a sense of responsibility for my family, I resolutely decided to give up my studies and go to work on a construction site.
At that time, I was still a skinny guy with glasses. On the first day I stepped onto the construction site, I was struck by what I saw: dust everywhere, roaring machines, and workers sweating and busy. I can't help but wonder if I can really adapt to such an environment.
Just as I was hesitating, a rough voice came: "Young man, you're new here, aren't you?" Come here, let me see. "
I followed the prestige and saw a middle-aged man with a sturdy physique waving at me. This was the turning point in my life - I met Boss Zhou, who changed my fate.
Boss Zhou looked me up and down, and suddenly asked, "You graduated from high school?" Why don't you go to college? "
I lowered my head and replied with some shame: "The family conditions are not good, I want to come out to earn money......"
Unexpectedly, Boss Zhou frowned: "Nonsense!" A doll like you should go to school, how can you suffer this sin on the construction site? "
I was stunned by his words. I have the impression that construction site bosses are all looking for cheap labor. How could anyone persuade me to study?
Seeing my doubts, Boss Zhou patted me on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Doll, I see that you are a reading material." If you want, I can sponsor you to go to college. When you graduate, how about working with me again? "
I couldn't believe my ears. How could such a good thing fall on my head? I was so excited that I couldn't speak, I just kept nodding my head.
In this way, with the encouragement and funding of Boss Zhou, I embarked on the road of study again. Although it was hard to study hard that year, whenever I thought of Boss Zhou's expectations, I felt full of strength.
The hard work paid off, and I was finally admitted to the university of my choice, majoring in architecture. During the four years of university life, I was hungry for knowledge to prepare for being able to repay Boss Zhou in the future.
After graduating from university, I returned to Boss Zhou's company as promised. Starting from the most basic work, I proved my ability with practical actions. Boss Zhou didn't let me down either, he kept giving me opportunities to get involved in more project management.
Under the guidance of Boss Zhou, I gradually mastered the skills of project management and learned how to communicate and coordinate with others. In the past few years, I have grown from an ignorant college student to a key employee of the company.
However, Boss Zhou's vision is always long-term. One day, he called me into the office and said, "Xiaohui, you've been working here for a few years, have you ever thought about doing it alone?" "
I was stunned. Start your own business? This is an idea that I never dared to think of.
Boss Zhou smiled and said, "You kid is capable, you shouldn't have been a wage earner with me." I can give you a start-up capital and you can start your own company. "
In this way, with the support of Boss Zhou, I started my own entrepreneurial road. The hardships in the early days of entrepreneurship are unimaginable, but whenever I encounter difficulties, Boss Zhou will always give guidance and encouragement in a timely manner.
After several years of hard work, my company gradually gained a foothold. Watching the company grow day by day, my heart is filled with gratitude. If it weren't for Boss Zhou's words back then, maybe I would still be moving bricks on the construction site now.
Now I have become a small accomplished entrepreneur. But I have never forgotten the kindness of Boss Zhou. I often go back to visit him and report to him on the company's development. Every time I see him, I think of the words he said to me that summer that changed my life.
