Lazy Stepmother of the 70s Island

Chapter 37: Making Waves

Ning Tang finally remembered that the five-day workweek had not been implemented yet. Workers had to work six days a week in this era.

It wasn't until 1994 that the "big/small weekends" were implemented. After a year of implementing the "big/small weekends," starting from May 1st, 1995, the two-day weekend system was officially established.

Now, in the 70s, if Ning Tang really joined the Women's Committee, she would have to work continuously for a year, six days a week, for eighteen years before enjoying the so-called weekends.

And this seemingly "wonderful" weekend was just an extra day off every two weeks compared to before.

As for the subsequent two-day weekends, they didn't differ much from the big/small weekends.

Considering all this, the seven yuan salary offered by the Women's Committee was minuscule. Ning Tang felt that her labor was worth much more than that.

In this era, one yuan was equivalent to around three hundred yuan in the future. Seven yuan was roughly equivalent to two thousand one hundred yuan.

To expect her to work six days a week for two thousand one hundred yuan, while also taking care of children and doing household chores, Ning Tang thought she would have to be crazy to take up that job.

Seeing Ning Tang's strong resistance, Shen Lie stopped trying to persuade her. After all, his salary was more than enough to support the whole family, and he also believed that the Women's Committee was not a good place to go.

In the afternoon, Ning Tang went with Sister Luo to the island's grain and oil station to buy rice. On their way back, they passed by the office building where the Women's Committee was located. There was a crowd of people gathered around, making it difficult to pass through.

Sister Luo was unaware of the recruitment notice from the Women's Committee, so she was puzzled. "Why are so many people gathered there?"

People always like to watch a commotion, so Sister Luo grabbed Ning Tang's arm and squeezed into the crowd.

While squeezing through, Ning Tang's sharp eyes caught a glimpse of Zeng Xinlan. She quickly waved her hand and called out, "Xinlan!"

Zeng Xinlan turned around, waved back at Ning Tang, and signaled for them to come over.

Ning Tang and Sister Luo finally managed to squeeze their way in and heard Zeng Xinlan say with a smile, "The Women's Committee has released a recruitment notice, looking for two staff members. Registration is open now, and the written test will be conducted in half a month. A week later, there will be interviews. Those who pass both rounds will be successful in joining the Women's Committee as staff members."

Sister Luo also smiled and said, "Xinlan, you must give it a try. I'm sure you'll pass."

Zeng Xinlan smiled shyly, her face showing some concern. "But I heard that many people have applied this time. I'm afraid..."

"Why be afraid?" Ning Tang said. "It's just a try, no loss if you don't make it."

Zeng Xinlan said, "By the way, Xiaoning, are you going to participate too?" Her eyes lit up as she held Ning Tang's hands. "If you join with me, I won't be nervous for sure."

Sister Luo also encouraged her, "Xiaoning, you should sign up too."

Ning Tang blinked her eyes. "Sister, it's not that I don't want to participate. I also want to contribute to our military family community, but as you know, our three children are still young. The eldest is only eight years old, and the youngest is four years old. The little one is just a toddler. How can I feel at ease going to work?"