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Nearly a thousand accessories are put on the shelves in one month, paving the bitter road of an ordinary cross-border seller! Wonderful stories are full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and wonderful life is also like this...
On the evening of April 24, 2024, after struggling for two hours, I finally sent my resignation letter to Brother X on WeChat. Brother X asked me to meet him in the teahouse early the next morning. I sat down, boiled water, and there was a brief silence before the water boiled. I looked up at Brother X's confident and slightly weathered face. I remembered our first meeting in Shenzhen more than a year ago. At that time, we were reserved and happy, and the air was full of hope. Unlike this time, although there was no tension as in the previous conversations, there was a sense of sadness that the dust had settled.
Brother X said: What you wrote gave me mixed feelings, and I replied with some perfunctory words like “we will all meet and part ways someday.” He asked me when I would leave and what my plans were. I answered the end of May and I had no plans. He wished me a bright future, and I wished him good business luck...
Towards the end, I spoke sincerely for the only time: Brother X, how many of those who worked with you at the beginning of your business are still with you now?
Brother X shrugged: Not even one left.
Me: Maybe you should think about your own problems too…
Brother X wiped the table and responded: Well, I'll consider it.
I looked up at Mr. X for the last time. He had been my mentor and friend for more than a year. I thought I would accompany this company through the storm and see the rainbow for a long time. But when the rainbow was looming, it was time to say goodbye. The water in the pot gradually dried up, and the tea that we had shared together also lost its flavor. I stood up and ended the conversation.
In the following days, I felt both anxious and relaxed. The helplessness of sitting in the office gradually faded away, and the fear of not knowing where to go filled my heart again. I updated my resume on Boss Zhipin and wrote a self-introduction for the online resume:
I have a high school degree. Wang Bo wrote in his poem: "The poorer I am, the more determined I am. I will never lose my ambition to rise to the top." My education has given me many obstacles, but it has never stopped me from moving forward. I advise the boss to shake himself up and recruit talents in a non-standard way.
Since 2020, I have been working in Amazon Europe and America, and have independently completed the entire process from product creativity to supply chain to product development. I have achieved a sales growth of 20 million last year to 50 million this year. A single link has more than 500 orders per day. I am proficient in business negotiations and good at building a vertical supply chain at low cost to reduce the cost of trial and error for enterprises.
Wang Po sells melons and brags about herself. I am now well aware of this. After that, some messages popped up one after another, but in short, they were not suitable. Until April 29, a call came from someone looking for a product project partner and arranged a video interview in the afternoon. I didn't have much hope, but I hadn't had an interview for nearly two years, so I always wanted to practice my expression through an interview, so I accepted the interview.
At the same time, an HR who added me on WeChat also wanted me to have an interview on the evening of the 29th. Both interview formats were different from my past nine-to-five interviews. I became interested.
The video interview was at 3:30 pm on the 29th. I found a cafe with a dome covered with roses, used a paper towel holder as a phone holder, ordered an iced Americano, and entered the conference room to wait. A minute or two later, a handsome and gentle man appeared in the video and asked me some questions. I can no longer remember the questions or the answers. I only remember that the interview lasted about 30 minutes.
At around 7:15 in the evening, I hurried to the second interview location. The HR person was waiting for me at the front desk and welcomed me to meet with Manager H in the conference room.
Manager H is petite, calm and intelligent. I later learned that she is a master from a 985 university. We had a great chat. When I finished chatting with Manager H, it was already past nine o'clock. Manager H asked me to wait for a while, and General Manager H would be here later. I waited for about ten minutes and talked with General Manager H in his office for half an hour. General Manager H expressed his belief in Manager H's vision and showed me some of the company's blueprints and plans. I was in a dream when I got this offer, 13k+13 salary. When I left, I drank a bottle of beverage downstairs. I was a little happy, but also a little disappointed.
The next day was the 30th. The HR who had the video interview asked me to have a second interview. At that time, I didn’t want to bother and planned to decline politely. However, I was delayed by other things. Until 3:30 pm when the video interview was about to start, I still forgot to inform the HR to cancel the interview. So the interview went on as normal.
At the beginning, I was chatting with the HR during the interview. I mentioned that I had already found a job and did not plan to attend the interview, but I did not inform him in advance so I went to the appointment. I was a bit disappointed in my words. Yes, I was still deeply trapped in the unreality of leaving the company where I had worked for more than a year and it was difficult to escape. I had no motivation to strive for a high salary. It would be nice to have a place where I could heal my wounds and be disappointed.
Ten minutes later, Mr. W appeared in the conference room and asked me two questions. I answered them fluently and read them randomly. It took me twenty minutes to answer the two questions. Mr. W suddenly asked his assistant to interrupt the interview. I thought my strategy of giving up worked, but he said the next second: You passed the interview, I look forward to your coming, and you can talk to HR about the rest. I watched Mr. W leave the conference room with a confused look on my face. This offer is 15k. And there is no trial period for these two offers. I suddenly took a look at the ultra-wide screen I just bought. The screen was pitch black and could reflect my fat face. What's wrong? Have I become a person who can pass every exam?
On the 30th, both offers were sent to my email. I replied to confirm the offer and then fell into deep confusion.
13koffer commutes for 1 hour, Amazon team has about 15 people, Amazon toys vertical seller. The work pressure is relatively low.
15koffer has a 2-hour commute to work. The company has about 2,000 employees and an Amoeba partnership model, so the work pressure is quite high.
Thinking about moving and disrupting the rhythm of weight loss, I couldn't find an answer for a while. So I just had a happy May Day.
During the May Day holiday, I read a few books, had a few meals, met up with some friends and talked about work. Finally, on the last day of the holiday on May 5th, I decided to go to the 13k one because it was closer to work and more stable.
Now that the matter is settled, I notified Brother X to resign early (originally scheduled for the end of May). I feel bad that he didn't take a single day of his annual leave.
On May 6, I was woken up by the alarm clock at 7:30. I packed breakfast, lunch and dinner in the backpack my sister gave me, rode my electric scooter to the subway station, and everything seemed peaceful until the Airport North Station. When I transferred to Line 11, I was stunned. The train arrived at the station, the door opened, and it was dark inside, crowded with people. I had no place to put my big body. I could only watch the train start, until the second train, watching the time slowly pass, I bit the bullet and squeezed into the subway.
One stop from the airport to Bihaiwan, the subway broke through the bottomless tunnel and opened to the elevated road with blue sky and white clouds. Through the window, the sunlight in early May was not glaring, reflecting the subway moving forward and me who was living a miserable life. Crowded and free became antonyms at this moment. (I wonder if your commute to work is also crowded)
Finally, the train arrived at the station. At Gate A of Bihaiwan, I looked at the grim time, hurriedly got on a shared bike, and embarked on an unknown journey.
The 1.4-kilometer drive was filled with a huge flow of cars. Bicycles, electric bikes, and cars were driving in a strange balance. I felt like a newbie. The bottle of mineral water in front of the seat bounced up and down with every bump. There were many traffic lights. The competitors in the check-in competition chased each other, and stood in front of the traffic lights, waiting for the next charge. The bright colors of the traffic lights were a little dim in the sun, but they attracted the attention of everyone present.
Finally, at 8:53, I arrived at the elevator entrance. The 15th floor was within reach, and I was sure I would arrive on time! But I was so naive that I seemed to have forgotten that the elevator was overloaded. After two embarrassing exits from the elevator, I finally arrived at the company's front desk at 8:58.
The process was too thrilling. When I got to my workstation, I realized that I had forgotten to introduce an important matter to the audience. Next to my workstation, Brother P was looking up at me with a smile. At that moment, I seemed to have returned to junior high school and high school. We were deskmates and good friends for many years. After going through wind, frost, rain and snow, we still remain true to our original aspirations. In 2022, we will meet again in Shenzhen and work together to cross the border. As for why Brother P appeared in the new company I just joined. Time needs to go back to the night I got the offer.
On April 29, 2024, after getting the 13k job offer, I bought a bottle of drink at the supermarket downstairs and called my parents and sister to tell them the good news. I took a taxi home about half an hour later. After returning home, I called Brother P on a whim and told him about the company. The more Brother P listened, the more strange he became, until he blurted out: Is the boss's last name H? Electricity flashed through my body! No way! When Brother P described the image of Mr. H, I was basically sure that I had been looking for him for thousands of times. Looking back suddenly, the person was there, in the dim light.
I didn't fall asleep until three o'clock that night. I thought: Strange things often happen in my life, maybe because I'm too nosy and often get involved in other people's affairs. ENFJ + Leo is really full of helpfulness.
Naturally, Brother P and I became deskmates again. We have been friends for many years, and our tacit understanding has reached the point where we don’t need language to maintain it. After working for two days, I gradually understood the company’s structure. The Amazon team mainly deals in the toy category. There are about ten people, and there are only two boys including me. I have never had so many female colleagues in my life! The bad thing is that I am socially anxious and face-blind. Until I left this company, I didn’t recognize all my colleagues and didn’t talk to many of them. Ahhhh, actually I really want to meet you all.
After two days of getting familiar with the company, a breath of freedom filled my head with unstoppable momentum. I found a project, simple and interesting! I quickly found Manager H and described the project blueprint. Manager H spoke sincerely and had clear ideas, and we soon established the project. About eight days later, the first product project was launched overseas ✪ω✪. Although it was a slight differentiation of a standard product, the process of overcoming difficulties was equally interesting. During this period, we found the second project. Time stumbled forward, and just when I thought everything was settled and my heart was at peace, changes came quietly again...
As mentioned above, the HR of 15koffer contacted me and said that the founder wanted to meet me in Shenzhen. At that time, I told Manager H this information and told Manager H that I was going to the appointment because I really wanted to see what the founder of a 2,000-person team was like. At noon one day in mid-May, I met Mr. W somewhere in Bantian. Lunch was a Hakka restaurant. The meeting was also dull. I poured out my depression and told him that my work is gradually becoming stable. The latest job is close to home and not far from my sister, so it is convenient for us to take care of each other. Mr. W listened quietly without any airs. Occasionally, he also told me some of the company's models and ideas. But at that time, I felt that I could not adapt to a job that faced new challenges. There was still some decadence and slacking in the words.
When we were leaving, Mr. W told me that 80 to 90 percent of Chinese bosses don’t know how to share money, but if a company wants to grow, it must know how to share money. This is why he was able to grow so big. I listened silently, and was very grateful for telling me these words. My originally dim heart was illuminated. After saying goodbye to Mr. W, I hurried back to the company and continued my work for the day.
But within two days, HR contacted me again. When I answered the phone, HR said: Mr. W told me about your situation. The office is too far away, so we rented a new office with you as the center. It’s hard to take care of your sister, so let her join us. Do you have any other questions? When can you come to work?
For a moment, I fell into a strange illusion. From the sadness of parting, I felt the birds flying high in the sky and the fish leaping in the sea. The two emotions intertwined in my heart, and I couldn't help but start thinking, from the smart way of coming out in March 2023, forming Crouching Dragon and Phoenix with Brother P, to now forgetting the former club. It has been more than a year. Maybe behind all the price tags, there are gifts from fate. Maybe, I have become bald and stronger.
I went back and told Manager H about my dilemma. The other party's conditions were too tempting. Manager H had rich work experience and told me a lot about the pros and cons of large companies. He also respected my choice. My dilemma did not last long. I had nothing to lose. Since there was a bigger stage, I should dance to my heart's content.
One day in late May, I resigned from the company that paid 13K, packed my bags, and the familiar environment seemed to fade away bit by bit, like a rewind. The laptop that I had just used, the microwave on the snack cabinet, the Luckin Coffee on the first floor of the building, the convenience store that I often visited. Brother P and my colleagues, who I saw day and night, were rapidly peeling away from the inertia. Those factors that had just settled down became active again, as if to indicate that my more than ten years of wandering were not the end, but just the beginning.
On May 24, we rented a new office with an area of 88 square meters on the first floor of an industrial zone in a hurry. It is 300 meters away from the gym and 1 kilometer away from the rental house. My small electric bike from the epidemic era can go back and forth in ten minutes. Next, I registered the store, brand, wrote the project plan, and decided on the products. Everything seemed to be going in an orderly manner. I tried to breathe the unfamiliar air and enjoy the baptism of the recent rainy season. But my heart fell into a huge tangle again...
"Wonderful Reply" Legend - The lazy brick mover Agree from: yinshuting, dozoq, Supply Chain Development Liu, Yannis123, 1echor More » Although jokes may be late, they will never be absent
On the night of April 24, Liu submitted his resignation letter. Although he had to renegotiate with Brother X, it was not difficult to leave. He was confused and lost in the future. He had mixed feelings. He hoped that his resume would be written as he grew older and stronger. God had sent him talents belatedly. He realized it belatedly. After four years of experience, he had built a high-performance product from scratch. From creativity to R&D, supply negotiations were excellent. On the 29th, he had two interviews. He had an iced American coffee in a cafe. After talking to the previous employer, the next employer came. He tried his hand on the spot. The previous employer also asked for a re-interview. He passed the interview in a daze. It was quite confusing to have two offers. Each had its own advantages. It was really difficult to choose. So he chose the second one. He was confident. His home was close and stable and he had a lot of free time. He had a new report on May 6th. The subway was really crowded and it was really busy. He arrived at the designated time and was not late for work. Brother P smiled at his workstation. It was amazing to talk about fate. I told him the good news at that time. We exchanged information and chatted. Who would have thought that it was a big boss. He had a very positive attitude at work and easily found new business opportunities. He had a clear mind. Manager H established the project in a few days and quickly found a new purpose. Tranquility broke the waves. The boss of the previous employer wanted to contact him, so he informed Manager H frankly.
W always understands others and works hard for talents
Manager H talked about the pros and cons, but Liu was determined to pack his bags and leave. Looking back on the past was like recalling the new life on May 24th. God was playing a trick on him. He visited P during the Spring Festival and chatted with him to clear his doubts. P's brother cut through the thorns on his future and created a new world on his entrepreneurial journey. Liu, rise up... With you • Hubei • 2024-06-19 10:57 I think if Liu is the Sleeping Dragon, then you are the reincarnation of the Phoenix...
Christine Christine Agree with: Yi Xiaoyang, Smile, Supply Chain Development Liu, ccdzd1, Cat who loves vegetables More » 15k? Hahaha, Brother Liu deleted this episode. This is a bit similar to my friend's experience, but I don't care. I don't feel anything. I don't get discouraged easily. But one of my friends may be sweating profusely. He's not feeling well and wants to sleep. Of course it's not me. I've always been able to do it. Just watch it as a bystander. It won't get you discouraged. I just want to take care of my friend's feelings. Never mind. I'll find a truckload of bread to deal with you. Retired • Guangzhou • 2024-06-11 13:23 I'm asking you on behalf of Liu, has the bread you sent arrived? I'm starving.
Cross-border to the dark The wind and snow oppressed me for two or three years, but I smiled at the light wind and snow as soft as cotton. Don’t forget your lofty ambitions when you are young, and one day you will reach the top and laugh at the sky. When you become a meritorious official and famous, even eating raw Coptis chinensis will taste bitter and sweet. Agree from: Supply Chain Development Liu, ccdzd1, rainco, acorns, and walk with you The author of the post is really talented in writing. It makes me feel that Amazon is boring.
I am going to resign and apply for the position of editor at Qidian. You can be the writer, and we can create brilliance together!
Also, please finish this story first, I still want to read it... Supply Chain Development Da Liu • Shenzhen • 2024-06-12 10:03 OK, if we don't do cross-border business anymore, we can be golden partners. I'll give you half of the minimum living allowance. (Updated)
Agree with: Supply Chain Development Liu, komoribe The author of the post is very talented in writing. I am very curious about how he improves his writing skills. He feels that he has read quite a few books, but the words he writes are too pretentious. Night Owl 123 • Shenzhen • 2024-06-11 15:07 Because whether you have your own thoughts and conclusions when reading the book, whether you bring your emotions into the writing, and whether it can resonate with people.
Supply Chain Development Da Liu • Shenzhen • 2024-06-12 10:00 In fact, my writing is just as sentimental, but I am much more restrained in describing it. Real stories have real emotions and are easier to write.
Warm Wind No.1 Agree from: Supply Chain Development Liu, ccdzd1, rainco, Yun Buzhiqiu, and Walk with You Good article. Did your high school essays always get full marks or just a little short of full marks? Your writing is very good and your work ability is also excellent. How outstanding your ability is to make this 15K boss plan to move his office.
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