Chapter 32 Crossroads, Respect the Fate of Others "If you have any questions, you can just ask them directly. We are all family behind closed doors. There is no need to be so reserved." "Is the technology still Java?" "It's still Java, but it's more towards mobile development." Seeing that some of the developers were a little worried, Chen Mo explained, "I know your technical abilities well. Don't worry about that. I will personally train you and I guarantee you will learn it!" Duan Hongyan asked, "Chen Mo, I'm in charge of operations, do I need one too?" "In fact, the reason why I called you is that first, we all worked well together and the atmosphere was good. Second, you are artists, programmers, operators, and testers, and these positions are exactly what I need at the moment. Third, and most importantly, we can get things done only if you are of the same mind as me." After saying that, Chen Mo looked around and saw Zhang Chao. "Chaozi, you don't need to raise your hand. Just say it directly." "Well, we still need an interview, right? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if we fail?" "We have been working together for so long that we know each other's abilities and levels. Interview? There is no such thing."
"Damn, that's awesome! Do you have to work overtime?" "We don't work overtime in our department!" It seems like a fairy tale. Are there any IT companies that don’t require overtime? The whole audience was in uproar for a while!!! In addition to shocking everyone, Chen Mo's words also aroused their doubts. "Impossible. Forget big companies, but are there any startups that don't work overtime?" "That's right, Chen Mo, you won't lie to us, right?" "I heard from my classmates in big companies that they work overtime even harder than us and don't even have weekends off." "Other big companies have better benefits. Their overtime pay is not less than a penny. One day's work is equivalent to two days' work." "Wang Defa called on employees to learn from the spirit of struggle of large companies. He deliberately ignored the welfare system of large companies. He is simply a beast." "NONONO, students, please read the questions carefully. I didn't say that the company doesn't allow overtime. I said that our department strictly implements the 965 system. No! Overtime!" "965? What does that mean?" "965 means working from 9am to 6pm, 5 days a week, and weekends off. Of course, ours used to work 996, and some big companies are even better, everyone works 007!" Chen Mo's popular science talk made everyone present secretly astonished. They roughly understood the meaning of 996 and 007, and it was because of this understanding that they found it even more incredible. Zhang Chao thought of a question, "If your boss asked us to work overtime, would you ignore it?" "I have made three rules with Lei Jun. My current boss is just a figurehead and has no power over me. I can guarantee this!" Zhang Chao gave a thumbs up, "Brother Mo is awesome, I'll drink first to show my respect, count me in." Qi Mengmeng was a little annoyed when she saw that she didn't get the first pick, and quickly raised her hand, "Master! Master! I'll join! Anyway, I didn't want to do it anymore, but I have one request." "Say!" "I don't want to be a programmer anymore. I want to switch to being an artist. Are there any positions available?"
"You finally figured it out. No problem. I'll satisfy you!" "Yeah!" Qi Mengmeng almost jumped up in excitement, finally getting rid of those mysterious codes. Qi Mengmeng took the lead and played a significant role in leading the group. Then two relatively introverted developers who had been in Shanghe for less than a year also drank the wine in their glasses, and their meaning was very clear. Chen Mo looked at the others and saw that they were also somewhat tempted, but he still analyzed the pros and cons from their respective standpoints. "Every choice has its pros and cons. The benefits of joining Xiaomi are a 30% salary increase, direct employment without an exam, guaranteed training and no overtime. This is what I can guarantee. However, any choice involves risks. I will not paint a rosy picture for you about how awesome and glorious Xiaomi’s future will be. That would be irresponsible. The stability of a startup is definitely not as good as that of a business with a five-year history, and the new environment will disrupt everyone's original work habits and technology stack (a general term for a series of work skill combinations). And who said it just now, in the past Shanghe would have a project bonus after each project. Although it is not much, it is also a sum of money. Xiaomi only has a year-end bonus, and it is not yet certain how much it is. These are disadvantages. Also, I'm recruiting urgently. If you want to come, just contact the HR department next Monday to submit your resignation. The sooner you can start work here, the better. You can wait a week at most. As the acceptance is approaching, everyone is going to resign. I guess according to Wang Defa's character, everyone's salary and resignation certificate will be withheld. Of course, I can ask the human resources department not to need the resignation certificate, but half a month's salary is also a loss. I can't do anything about it, so please know this in advance. Although I personally hope that everyone will join, I also know that each student's situation is different. Everyone knows that the elderly in Qin Lang's family have chronic diseases. Old Yan, I remember that you got married not long ago last year. You should discuss the matter of changing jobs with your sister-in-law. So please think carefully before making a decision. I hope you won’t regret buying it! This is the situation. Regardless of whether we have the chance to do something together in the future, I, Chen Mo, appreciate your coming today. We are all brothers, so I will drink first to show my respect!" Chen Mo finished what he needed to say, drank the wine in his glass, and refilled it. Everyone stood up and clinked glasses together. In fact, he can make Xiaomi look great by painting a rosy picture, and he believes that with his eloquence and rhetoric, it will not be a problem to win over these people. As long as they come to Xiaomi, at least according to the current timing, these people are all veteran employees. The problem is that Chen Mo doesn't want to get too close to people he just met. Among the people present, except Qi Mengmeng, Zhang Chao and Yan Jin, who have a slightly closer relationship, the others are just in sync with each other in terms of work communication, that's all. Being able to join means that everyone agrees with Xiaomi and thinks that I am reliable, and they understand if someone cannot come. We are all adults, everyone may have his or her own difficulties, and everyone should pay for his or her own choices. Let go of the need to help others and respect the fate of others. After Chen Mo finished speaking, several others expressed their opinions on the spot, while a few others looked hesitant. "No need to decide on the spot. I can wait for you until 6 o'clock tomorrow night. If you want to come or not, just call me or QQ to tell me. Let's continue drinking~" After three rounds of drinks, Chen Mo didn't even need to take action, as the other friends who had joined in became an army of persuasion. When the meeting was over, there were 12 former colleagues from Shanghe left, 7 of whom expressed their intention to join Xiaomi on the spot, including 2 artists (including Qi Mengmeng), 3 developers, 1 tester, and 1 operation, accounting for more than half of the total number. As for why there are no product managers, it’s because product managers are all dogs. Otherwise, why are there terms like "programmer" and "product dog"? They are just self-deprecating expressions among office workers. Chen Mo himself is the most awesome product. He is the boss of his own territory and he doesn’t need anyone else to tell him what to do. Most of those who choose to join Xiaomi are about the same age as Chen Mo and have 2 to 4 years of work experience. I can’t say that Shanghe employees have any other advantages, but their work attitude is excellent. The oldest among them is Lao Yan, whose full name is Yan Jin. The name fits the position of programmer, which requires patience and carefulness. He is three years older than Chen Mo. He is usually taciturn and obsessed with technology. He is also the most technically proficient programmer among Shanghe. Yan Jin later went out to make a phone call, and when he came back he told Chen Mo that he had joined, with a very firm attitude.
To be able to achieve such fruitful results has exceeded Chen Mo's expectations. Of course, Wang Defa's unkindness also contributed partly to this. (End of this chapter)