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Chapter 203: Career Choices
Chapter 203: Career Choices
Chapter 203
"Let's ask Yang again tomorrow about where she plans to work after graduation."
"I'm sure it will be in Jing City. Yan is in Jing City, and they're close, so she'll definitely want to develop her career there."
"I wonder what housing prices are like in Jing City? Will our savings be enough?"
"We could buy a small place. Let's look into it more tomorrow."
"Alright."
...
Early the next morning, Chu's Mom got up to find their bankbook. When she opened it, there was 150,000 yuan inside. Several tens of thousands of that had actually been sent back by Chu Yang for them to save.
This money had been saved over the past two years. The family's situation had improved during that time, thanks to how capable their daughter and son were. Both of them had excellent grades, not only qualifying for tuition waivers but also earning scholarships. Most of the time, they didn't need money from their parents. Yang in particular even sent money back home. The family had bought a three-wheeled cart, making it more convenient to sell things on the street, allowing them to save more money.
Besides the 150,000 yuan in the bankbook, they had about 20,000 yuan in another card for daily expenses.
At lunchtime, Chu's Mom carefully asked Chu Yang, "Yang, where do you plan to work after graduation?"
Chu Yang looked up. "Why do you ask?"
Chu Luo swallowed his food and said, "In Jing City, of course. Isn't that where sis goes to school?" Most people from their area went to work in Jing City, as there were fewer job opportunities and lower pay in Jiazhou City.
Chu's Mom said, "If you're going to build your career in Jing City, your dad and I have been saving money to help you with a down payment on a small apartment there. At least you'd have a place to call home in Jing City."
Chu Yang shook her head. "There's no need. I'm going to continue with graduate school, so I won't be graduating so soon. Besides, housing in Jing City is too expensive. You should keep your money for your retirement. Don't worry about me; I can earn money myself. Luo still has to go to college, too."
Chu Luo looked up from beside her. "When I go to college, I can earn my own tuition." He knew he could do part-time work in college.
Afraid that her parents would worry, Chu Yang added, "If I become a teacher after graduation, the school might provide housing. There's no rush about the housing situation; I haven't even graduated yet."
She was just saying that about being a teacher to ease their concerns. Their small amount of savings wouldn't be enough to buy a house in Jing City, not even for a down payment. It was better for them to keep it for their retirement. She could earn money herself anyway.
When Chu's Mom heard Yang mention becoming a teacher, she immediately nodded in approval. "Being a teacher is good. Just let us know when you need help."
Chu Yang nodded. "Let's eat. I've been recommended for graduate school, so I'll be studying for another two years."
Chu's Dad and Chu's Mom didn't fully understand, but "recommended for graduate school" sounded impressive, so they expressed their happiness repeatedly.
As parents, they were naturally delighted that their children were doing well.
In truth, Chu Yang hadn't really thought about what she wanted to do after graduation. When the topic came up today, she felt a moment of uncertainty. In her previous life, she hadn't gone out to work, instead running her "Little Witch of Prophecy" account. She had her parents' house, never worried about food or clothing, and her desires were modest, so her earnings were enough. But now things were different.
If she was going to live in Jing City in the future, she would need to earn money to buy her own house. The housing complex in Hua Country made her want her own place, even though she had always lived with Chi Yan. It didn't prevent her from wanting to buy her own house.
Looking at her savings again, it wasn't enough. Maybe she could buy a very small apartment in the suburbs, but that would be too far from the city center and inconvenient.
She still needed to earn more money.
The main question now was what she would do in the future. Could she just stay at home and give people prophecies? That didn't seem right, especially since she now had family and a boyfriend, unlike in her previous life when she was alone.
She needed to work hard and make something of herself.
That evening, during a video call with Chi Yan, Chu Yang brought up the subject: "What do you think I could do in the future?"
Chi Yan, of course, thought she could do anything, his Yang was so excellent. But he knew he couldn't just say anything would do, so he analyzed based on her major.
"You could continue your studies, get a Ph.D., do research, and teach at a university. If you don't want to teach at a university, high school or middle school is also an option. That's one career path. Another option is to take the civil service exam and get a government job. I could ask my cousin to give you some training, or we could enroll in a prep course together. Your aunt and uncle would definitely be happy with these two options in the public sector, but it depends on whether you like them.
Then there's the option of working for a company. There are two types: state-owned enterprises, which are more stable. Some positions are relatively relaxed, the pay isn't high but you can have your own life. Others might be busier. I can help you look into those. The other type is private enterprises, which include both large and small companies. Of course, I'd recommend a large company, like Chi Corporation." At this point, Chi Yan emphasized "Chi Corporation" heavily.
Chu Yang laughed. "So you want me to come work as a slave for your family's company?"
Chi Yan coughed. "Who said anything about being a slave? You could come be the boss's wife."
Chu Yang spat playfully. "Psh, continue with what you were saying."
Chi Yan became serious again. "Large companies usually have better systems and benefits. Based on your major, you could do work like reception, clerical work, secretarial work, editing, or PR, writing articles and materials. These align well with your major."
"Lastly, there's the option of working from home in a freelance capacity, such as being a writer, managing social media accounts, and so on. In any case, I'll support whatever you choose to do! If you want to start a business, I can invest."
After hearing all this, Chu Yang's head was spinning a bit. "Invest? Aren't you afraid of going bankrupt?"
Chi Yan patted his chest confidently. "I'm not afraid of losing that small investment. It's just for you to play around with."
Chu Yang thought to herself: Right, her Chi Yan might become a tycoon in the future.
"Well, there's still plenty of time. We can decide when the time comes. Who knows what might change in the meantime? Or do you have any other suggestions?" Chu Yang asked.
Chi Yan: "Of course, what I'd really like is for you to work right under my nose. But if we're talking about career choices, I actually lean more towards you doing research at a university or becoming a civil servant. Those are relatively leisurely and stable jobs, so you wouldn't have to work so hard. But of course, the choice is yours."
Chu Yang understood. "Alright then, thanks for the advice, boyfriend. I'll think it over carefully."
"Mm-hmm. Even if you decide to stay at home and do nothing, that's fine too. I'll take care of you!" After all, he could certainly afford it.
Chu Yang, of course, didn't want to be useless. "No, thanks. I study hard because I want to contribute my share to human society. I can't just be deadweight." Mainly because when people stay at home doing nothing, it's really easy to become worthless. People still need to do something, even if it's just small tasks.