Chapter 006: Finding a job is not easy

In two days, I will graduate from business school," Rockefeller said. "Then it will be time to look for a job, and I am sure I will find a good one!" He quietly clenched his fist

But John D. Rockefeller knew that his next words would sweep that enthusiasm off the person's face like a hurricane blowing away a blade of grass

You see, many years ago, most of the fabrics in the market came from generations-old workshops. However, with the advent of the Jenny spinning machine, where are those handmade weaving workshops from back then? John, it is not just the method of manufacturing leather shoes that has fallen behind; the entire operational model, including procurement and sales, has become outdated.

This may be partly due to the influence of the religion she adheres to, and on the other hand, it may also be because without the money from Bill, she is unable to support several children

Their understanding of me is merely based on how I appear

Is that right? Skog, is that what you mean?

Well, things are just not going smoothly, and I was just thinking about discussing this matter with you

Just as John D. Rockefeller was blown back onto the street by a gust of wind, a voice came from behind him

I would like to see your boss, as I am here to seek employment, said John D. Rockefeller

John's mother, Aleza, knew that Bill had married another wife outside, but she did not confront Bill or mention this matter to anyone; she simply endured it silently by herself

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On the street, John Rockefeller glanced at the notebook in his hand, carefully took out a pencil, and drew a line through the name of a company. He then looked closely at the address of another company noted below, raised his head to ascertain the direction, and proceeded to walk in another direction—his next destination was on the other side of the city, and there was still a long way to go.

"Is this how you have been job hunting these days?" After listening to John Rockefeller describe his job search process, Scott said, "First tell me, why did you choose these companies? If you were looking for a place like that 'Little Jasmine' next door, it should be quite easy to find a job."

Later, he completely fell out with the third child of their family due to issues related to management. The third child even resorted to the extreme measure of exhuming his two deceased children from the Rockefeller family's grave to demonstrate his determination to sever ties with John and the others.

In the view of Schor, the current United States does not lack job opportunities. Even though John Rockefeller has high standards and seeks only the best local companies, which presents a greater challenge, given his qualities, it is unlikely that he would be unable to secure even a single opportunity

John

The set of statements you used during your job search did not showcase your uniqueness at all

"We will discuss it in detail when we get home; we are about to go uphill," replied John Rockefeller

Hey, John, how is everything today? Someone came to lend a hand, and both Carol and Scott have had it much easier.

"Is there anything I can assist you with?" a staff member asked him warmly

"Truly deserving of being a future tycoon, the reaction is indeed swift!" thought Scott to himself.

I have no other options; I can only go to each place one by one to inquire.

Shigaozhi waved at him while helping to push the cart

However, it must be said that Bill is indeed a capable person, possessing many skills, and he has taught John a great deal. Therefore, John feels a mix of dissatisfaction towards his father, yet at the same time, he also holds a certain admiration for him

He turned around and saw Scott and his older brother Carol pulling a small cart coming from that direction

Just as Scott was about to say something, a shout came from a distance: "John! Come back quickly, your father has returned home"

Carroll and Schuyler wiped the sweat from their faces with their clothes in a haphazard manner, while John D. Rockefeller, despite also being drenched in sweat, did not dare to wipe his face with his clothing like they did, as this decent outfit would be needed again tomorrow, and there was no replacement if it got dirty

In comparison to those who are more mature and seemingly more experienced, I appear to have no advantages, and in fact, I seem to have clear disadvantages.

He saw that the small cart was piled high with various items, including well-prepared leather, some potions, and other things he did not recognize

John D. Rockefeller stopped in front of a company's entrance, carefully tidying up his appearance, wiping the dust off his shoes, and brushing off the dirt that had clung to him after walking several kilometers—he had no money for a public carriage, and even if he did, he would not waste it that way; after all, walking a bit more wouldn't kill him—then he looked up at the company's grand door

They stopped the car in a slightly flatter area to take a short break

Carol then inquired about John's job search situation

John Rockefeller walked over and extended his hand to help Scott push the cart

I know that someone like you, Scrooge, could never be as honest as your brother, Carroll, to simply work as a shoemaker. However, I believe it would be better for you to first familiarize yourself with the operations of business in your family's workshop before becoming independent.

"Alright," said Scott, "let me know when you find a job."

Indeed, this is not an exaggeration; the current John D. Rockefeller is a prime example.

Crafts such as shoemaking have been passed down from my great-great-grandfather, remaining unchanged through generations; this too is a form of tradition

The boss is not here

Well, I am also about to graduate, and I need to consider this issue as well said Scott

Of course, and I have done some research... wait, I am beginning to understand your point. John Rockefeller said: "I sought employment with these companies because I understood them, but they did not understand me.

Certainly, the more significant reason that Bill is rarely at home is that he has deceived another naive eighteen-year-old girl elsewhere and has formed a new family with her—after all, Bill has already committed countless frauds, so committing bigamy or something similar poses no pressure for him at all

These polite yet cold words were like a strong wind, and John D. Rockefeller became a fallen leaf, blown out of the company by this gust, all the way to the street

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"Indeed, be careful not to get your clothes dirty," said Scott.

Therefore, in everyone's view, Scott will continue to make leather shoes just like his father, and then Scott's son will continue to make leather shoes, until the return of Jesus Christ to this world

There was a long uphill stretch ahead, and the three of them exerted considerable effort to get the vehicle up the slope

That is all for today. Rockefeller said to Scogin, lifting his eyes to the west, where the setting sun was beginning to approach the western horizon along its eternal path, transforming half of the sky into a riot of colors

Therefore, I believe that your job-seeking approach must be improved

John D. Rockefeller's father, Bill Rockefeller, was a professional con artist who sold fake medicine. Adhering to the principle that a rabbit does not eat the grass near its nest, Bill naturally did not engage in his deceitful activities in his own neighborhood, which is why he was often away from home

Well, your perspective also makes sense

I found a local company directory, which includes some introductions to these companies. I also gathered information about these companies from newspapers and other sources. I will succeed, " said Rockefeller

Then how do you know that the companies you are looking for are stronger than that 'Little Jasmine'?

Upon hearing this, Scott just smiled.

Therefore, they certainly will not give me the opportunity

In that era, technical jobs were still passed down through generations

He does not want to fall out with his family over issues of business philosophy, ultimately leading to a complete severance of relations and a state of never speaking to each other again

Indeed, just as anticipated, the smile vanished from the employee's face, and now his expression is completely absent, resembling an iceberg.

"You monster," Rockefeller said with a hint of jealousy. "You are still very young, why are you in such a hurry to work? But it's fine, you are mostly helping out in your family's workshop, so you won't immediately come out and compete with me for work, right?"

"Isn't that place just too shabby?" John Rockefeller said with a pout, "I believe I have the capability to work at a better company"

How could this happen? This situation was indeed beyond Scott's expectations

"I cannot change the larger trend; opposing the larger trend leads only to a dead end," said Schrodinger. "However, you do have a point. I will first help out at home, observe more, and learn more before going out to find work... Oh, by the way, have you made any preparations regarding the job search?"

"Then you can change it," Rockefeller said. "Isn't that exactly what you excel at? Recently, you have changed many things."

This is the fifth day of job hunting, and it is also the thirtieth company I have found. John Rockefeller silently told himself before entering this company

"It has been quite unsuccessful." John D. Rockefeller said, "In the past few days, I have visited more than thirty companies, but none of them showed any interest in me."

However, John D. Rockefeller did not see it this way

Yes, that is exactly what I mean. Schott said: "If you want to seize opportunities, you must find a way to make them immediately understand what sets you apart and to recognize your value at once

However, regarding all these chaotic matters of Bill, outsiders may be unaware, but his family certainly knows. At the very least, John is fully aware of what is going on with his father

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Upon hearing this news, John Rockefeller immediately stood up and responded, "I will be right back!" While tidying up his notes, he said to Scogin, "I am going back."

However, after a moment of contemplation, Schogger said, "John, you know that the traditional workshop-style business model has fallen behind the times.