Smelting Special Topic. 8 Years in the Career
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Under the glory of that foreign company, I was once confused; titles such as academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a doctor from abroad, and inclusion in the Fortune Global 500 turned this company into almost a myth in that industrial zone. A myth heard once is considered superstition, but heard repeatedly it becomes nothing but nonsense. I believe that by working hard and diligently, I can make a difference in this company. Thanks to my extensive experience in on-site construction, I spent every day at the construction site to supervise the work. They never complain, even when working overtime. From construction to purging and pressure testing, to joint commissioning, one puts in hard work. In a company, those who are good at handling matters always outperform those who focus on doing the actual work; while one is working hard, others are already paving the way to claim credit for it. When I went there, I was the only one who was familiar with the installation process as well as driving. After the successful operation, all the glory was taken away by people from that state-owned company I had mentioned before. On the eve of the drive, this guy wouldn’t let me or anyone else enter the control room for three days; it was filled with his own loyal followers. Three days later, the company’s management talked to him and ordered him to resume working normally within a week, otherwise he would have to leave! He begged me again to help him, and it took me just one night to get the entire system running smoothly. Once they connected it back, the system was in chaos once more. He became furious and said that someone was hiding technical details; he wanted to report them to the company so that they could take action against them!
This time, I admit that I lost without any regrets; dealing with people isn’t my strength, and I’ve never thought about living in humility! But I also had no intention of harming anyone; doing one’s job well is the right thing to do, and one should not regret the path one has chosen!
This was probably the company where I worked for the longest time, from 2002 to the second half of 2007; there I was responsible for the ISO9001:2000 quality certification in the workshop, and I also engaged in technical exchanges with PPG Company. Implement 5S workplace management in the production workshop. I was basically the only one responsible for establishing all the rules and regulations related to safety and production in the workshop.
Over the past few years, I have invested a great deal of effort in my work; many excellent operators were trained under my guidance. I have also established comprehensive rules and regulations to enhance employees’ awareness of safe operating practices. I’ve also done my best.
In September 2007, I submitted my resignation letter once again; with unwavering confidence in myself and an endless desire for success, I set out on the path of entrepreneurship once more. It was a day of continuous rain; it was the day I had just spent my 34th birthday by myself. That night, aside from those on duty, dozens of people gathered in a large room to see me off. Seeing all those familiar faces and my good friends who had been with me for so many years, I burst into tears! I’m choked up and can’t speak!
I went to Beijing to sign a contract to act as an agent for a new type of cutting machine, with the aim of entering the local market. Working at construction sites every day was different from before; this time it involved selling products to the contractors, whereas previously it was about supervision and guidance. I visited several construction sites each day, but was unable to make any sales. The salespeople I hired faced the same problems. In the bitter cold of winter, braving the north wind, I carried a cutting machine to a remote area where even taxis refused to go, in order to demonstrate the product there. I had to travel back and forth along dirt roads for miles; when I got home, my feet were frostbitten, and they still hurt terribly even after soaking them in hot water. The Spring Festival is approaching in no time, yet there has been no progress in business. Seeing no hope of the salesman staying, I began to stare at the cutting machine in the warehouse by myself!
True friendship is revealed in times of crisis; my classmates, aware of my situation, bought all my cutting machines at once so that I could plan something else. The Spring Festival in 2008 was a miserable and difficult one for me; my family’s lack of understanding made me doubt my own abilities. I need to redefine my place in life; time is of the essence, as the most precious years of one’s life may be wasted on making confused choices.
Three days after the Spring Festival, I left home and began to look for chemical industry projects with my classmates, aiming to invest in building a factory. In early March 2008, a 50-acre plot of land equipped with water, electricity, and steam facilities was found, and the terms for cooperation between the two parties were more or less agreed upon; however, issues arose regarding funding. Since I had guaranteed someone else’s loan, it had a significant impact on my own loan application. I have one piece of advice: never act as a guarantor for loans for others easily, as the risks are extremely high. I was utterly despondent at that time; I lay in bed for three days without moving, as everything in my future seemed to become uncertain and extremely painful all of a sudden. Life is like a play. On the third day, my classmate knocked on my door again, inviting me to start a business together. After having a bowl of beef ramen each, and listening to Xu Wei’s favorite song \"The One You Used to Be,\" I packed my things and left the city where I had lived for so many years to pursue my career in the chemical industry.
I once dreamed of traveling the world with a sword in hand, to see the splendor of the world. In youth, one’s heart is often reckless. Now you consider the whole world your home; the girl who once made your heart ache is now nowhere to be found. Love always makes us yearn for it yet also causes us distress; it has left us wounded. On the path forward, there are both hardships and joys. Whenever I feel sad, I go alone to gaze at the sea. I always think of my friends who are on this journey – how many of them are healing from their wounds? I don’t know how many lonely nights there have been. Waking up from last night’s drunkenness, whenever I feel sad, I go alone to gaze at the sea. I always think of my friends who are on this journey – how many of them are waking up? Let’s drink to that. A true man has a heart as vast as the sea; he has experienced all the vicissitudes of life, all the ups and downs of the world. His smile is warm and innocent. Whenever I feel sad, I go alone to gaze at the sea. I always think of my friends who are on this journey – how many of them are waking up? Let’s drink to that. A true man has a heart as vast as the sea; he has experienced all the vicissitudes of life, all the ups and downs of the world. His smile is warm and innocent. The days by the sea are peaceful yet fulfilling; time passes in the slightly salty sea breeze. The economic crisis makes time seem to pass more slowly, and human connections become all the more precious. Learn to be tolerant, to cherish, and to be grateful; learn to grow slowly through adversity. One must never lose one’s ideals and beliefs, no matter when. Someone once said that it is because of dreams that humanity becomes great; I strive and work hard for those dreams. I am proud to be a chemical engineer. I am grateful for the years of experience I’ve gained in the chemical industry; it has given me confidence, motivation, and hope. In the days to come, I will cherish them even more. Keep in mind one’s principles as a person, work diligently, and live an honest life. Thank you all for your support!
Keep going, I admire you; life is like that – full of ups and downs
Continuing the series: Your life is also a legend