I can damn well read and write; even Zhang Xiaoyong has to step aside!

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This post was last edited by Guan Gongyu on 2018-3-13 at 13:53. I can damn well read and write; even Zhang Xiaoyong has to step aside! This is a sentence I heard on the commuter train. What does this sentence reflect? “Using “tmd” as an expression shows that he indeed has a low level of education. “\"Knowing how to read and write\" may seem like a very formal expression, but it actually reflects a low level of education; just as some people often use words they’ve heard in operas in their speech to give the illusion of being cultured. The latter sentence, “Even Zhang Xiaoyong has to step aside,” – Zhang Xiaoyong is likely the name of a leader. By saying this, this man is trying to show off his seniority in front of the younger colleagues and boast about his own abilities. I can’t write, so what other jobs can I do? I’ve made it through these decades! In the 1970s and 1980s, due to the demanding nature of the work and the high safety risks, most people were reluctant to work in the chemical industry. At that time, it was difficult to find jobs; as long as one had a primary school education and was in good health, they could work in factories. Moreover, many follow in their parents’ footsteps and start working by the age of 16. Due to the generally low level of educational attainment, some workers cannot even write their own names clearly; 90% of the workers show no interest in various safety training programs, let alone engage in any learning. Unwilling to learn, not wanting to learn, unable to focus on learning; always feeling that learning is useless. Plus, being tired in the first place, how can one have the energy to learn*? Back in those days, with just an F wrench, we workers could earn enough to support our families. Is knowledge useful? Today, most of these illiterate people are at the lowest levels of the refineries. Some work shift shifts their entire lives, complain throughout their entire lives. Spouting complaints about this and that all day long – has become an old hand just waiting to retire. Some people work hard for decades and become senior team leaders, serving as the backbone of the factory; although we may not have much education, we still dedicate our enthusiasm. A very small number of people, through hard work, expanding their knowledge and seizing opportunities, manage to rise steadily; some become factory managers, while even more successful ones reach the position of vice president. Of course, there are also some people who, thanks to their many years of experience, manage to make a name for themselves in private enterprises. In today’s society, knowledge is being updated at an ever-increasing pace, and social development is advancing rapidly. The same is true in our chemical industry: the investment in sophisticated equipment and instruments has greatly reduced the need for manual labor. But without culture, it may be impossible to tame these sophisticated things. Many experienced workers are reluctant to enter the control room; firstly, they are too old to keep a close eye on everything, and secondly, they feel an inexplicable fear of these new devices. However, to be a competent chemical industry professional, one must continuously adapt to the demands of safe production and development; those who do not study or learn will surely be eliminated. Some people say that over time, experienced craftsmen accumulate a great deal of valuable experience. But it’s like cooking dumplings in a teapot – there’s goods available, but they can’t be poured out. Experience can only apply to you personally; when shared, the reasons behind it cannot be explained, and many rule-violating practices fail to be corrected. May I ask, how can we maximize the role of experienced masters? ? Happy leisure