In just twelve minutes, Chen Jianye finished processing the part in his hand and placed it on the table.
Clap, clap, clap!
A group of old Carpentry spontaneously applauded, showing their respect for Chen Jianye.
As the old saying goes, laymen watch the excitement, experts watch the technique.
Regardless of whether the part Chen Jianye processed was qualified or not, his displayed skill alone was enough to make the old Carpentry look at him in a new light.
Workers are very practical; if they have skills, they naturally earn respect.
“You’re amazing, Jianye. I feel like I’ve learned something just by watching your technique.”
Wang Lif didn't rush to inspect the part but praised him honestly.
“Master, please don’t tease me. All my skills were taught by you.”
In front of everyone in the Team Leader, Chen Jianye said modestly.
He gave Wang Lif plenty of face.
Strictly speaking, Wang Lif definitely couldn't be called Chen Jianye’s Master; he only provided Chen Jianye with introductory Carpentry training, at most half a Master.
But Chen Jianye made progress and proactively included Wang Lif.
Who doesn't like such a person?
“You learned well on your own. I’m happy for your development.”
Wang Lif was very moved and turned to look at everyone in the Team Leader: “Comrade Chen Jianye already has the skill level of a third-grade worker. What do you all say?”
“Absolutely.”
“A genuine third-grade worker, in some aspects, he has already surpassed a third-grade worker.”
“Jianye just needs the position promotion exam.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
“Alright then, Jianye, this position will be yours from now on.”
Wang Lif waved his hand, making the decision.
“Thank you, Squad Leader!”
A smile appeared on Chen Jianye’s lips.
A new position means he can continue to gain experience.
Just do it.
“Comrade Chen Jianye came to our Pliers worker team to fill a position a month ago. Everyone has seen his work attitude and diligent spirit.”
“From beginning to end, I’ve always said one thing: we Carpentry don’t speak much, but our craftsmanship doesn't lie, and the work we do ourselves won’t lie to us.”
“I advocate for all Comrades to learn from Comrade Chen Jianye, especially new colleagues. You must correct your bad habits, lay a solid foundation, and improve your skills.”
“......”
Wang Lif took the opportunity to give a brief speech.
Jia Zhangshi’s face turned red.
What ‘new colleague,’ wasn't that referring to her?
At this moment, Jia Zhangshi deeply regretted running up to Chen Jianye and taking a big hit.
Ten minutes later, everyone resumed their normal work.
Chen Jianye got familiar with his new workstation.
“Chen Jianye, now you’re really something.”
Jia Zhangshi said sourly.
As if she had eaten a sour plum.
Chen Jianye didn't even bother to look at her.
Diligently working, gaining experience, and continuing to level up was what he needed to do next.
As for bickering with Jia Zhangshi in the factory.
No interest.
“Chen Jianye, even if you have the skill level of a third-grade worker, it’s useless.”
“At most, you’ll only be promoted one level in the second half of the year, to a second-grade worker at best. Even if you have the skill level of a fifth or Sixth Grade Worker, you’ll still be a second-grade worker in the second half of the year’s exam.”
“Heh, aren’t you mad?”
Jia Zhangshi gritted her teeth in anger, using all sorts of passive-aggressive remarks.
“Yi Zhonghai!”
Chen Jianye suddenly roared.
Yi Zhonghai, who was resting, startled and sprang up from his seat, looking left and right.
“Control your apprentice! Didn’t you assign her work? She’s chattering at my workstation.”
“If this happens again, I’m reporting it to the Leader.”
Chen Jianye shouted loudly.
Yi Zhonghai’s old face turned red, but he couldn't speak.
He could only glare at Jia Zhangshi.
She's really a pig, always embarrassing me.
“You little brat, just you wait.”
Jia Zhangshi gnashed her teeth and left.
Before leaving, she didn't forget to drop a harsh threat.
Chen Jianye buried himself in work.
He secretly thought to himself that when he got home after work, he would test the effect of the fishing card on Jia.
If Jia Zhangshi tried to cause trouble in the Courtyard, he would definitely oblige.
However, what Jia Zhangshi said just now also reminded Chen Jianye.
If he could only be promoted to a second-grade worker in the second half of the year, that would disrupt his plans.
Just before it was time to get off work, Chen Jianye took off his labor protection gear and came to the Team Leader area: “Squad Leader, there’s something I want to ask.”
“Go ahead, what is it?”
Wang Lif was writing his daily work log and put down his ballpoint pen when he heard him.
“I heard Jia’s old woman say that Carpentry levels can only be raised one level at a time, so my efforts would be in vain.”
“In the second half of the year, I can only test for a second-grade worker, not skip levels? Is that true?”
Chen Jianye asked with a puzzled expression.
“That is true, but there’s no explicit factory regulation. It’s a rule set by our Workshop Leader.”
“This is to prevent some people from being idle and not knowing their own limits, and then intentionally trying to test for higher-level positions when it’s time for the assessment.”
“You know, those who are responsible for assessing high-level positions are the factory’s top technical experts, and some are even Engineer from the Technical Office.”
“Our Workshop relies on them, so we must guard this checkpoint carefully to avoid causing them trouble.”
Wang Lif explained.
“Then in the second half of the year, can I skip levels in the exam?”
Chen Jianye asked the question he cared about most.
“If you truly have the corresponding ability, the Workshop will certainly not stop you. On the contrary, it will strongly recommend you.”
“Your achievements are also the Workshop’s achievements.”
Wang Lif replied clearly.
“That’s good, then I won’t have to worry about being stuck at the Carpentry level in the second half of the year.”
A heavy weight lifted from Chen Jianye’s heart.
He felt that what Wang Lif said was reasonable.
Not allowing everyone to skip levels in the exam was to avoid annoying the chief examiners.
But truly capable people would never be restricted by rules.
“Work with confidence; the factory will never bury talent.”
“To be honest with you, if you can reach the Sixth Grade Worker level, and the Workshop doesn’t let you take the exam, you can completely switch to another unit.”
“We workers rely on our craftsmanship to make a living; capable people are welcome everywhere.”
Wang Lif encouraged him.
“Thank you, Squad Leader, I understand.”
Chen Jianye thanked him.
When the off-duty bell rang, Chen Jianye didn't rush home but mingled with the Pliers worker team crowd, went to a certain part of the Workshop, and joined the queue.
Today was payday.
Everyone was very excited.
Those who were capable of earning extra money were, after all, a minority.
Most people relied on the Rolling Mill’s salary to live.
This was Chen Jianye’s first time getting paid, so he did what everyone else did.
The only downside was that payday was set after work.
It delayed his going home.
He already had no one to do housework or cook at home, so getting off work late meant eating dinner even later.
As the crowd slowly moved forward, Chen Jianye also saw what was happening ahead.
The people distributing salaries were payroll department employees. In front of them was a wide table with many envelopes on it.
The worker at the front of the line would read out their name, the Team Leader would confirm that the name and person matched, and then the payroll department staff would take out the envelope and hand it to the worker.
After receiving the envelope, the worker could not leave and had to count their salary on the spot.
If there were any discrepancies, more or less, they could raise the issue on the spot.
Other employees from the payroll department would then coordinate.