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In the autumn of 2018, the Electric Power Bureau held a meeting for all employees. The director stood on the stage, his expression serious.
"Colleagues, according to higher authorities' instructions, our bureau will undergo restructuring. Some positions will be eliminated, and those affected will need to be reassigned."
My heart sank. My name was glaringly listed on the restructuring roster.
"Zhi Yuan, don't worry. With your education and skills, you'll have no problem finding a new job," the director privately reassured me, but I could hear the helplessness in his words.
Being laid off at forty was something I had never imagined.
When I returned home, I braced myself to tell Li Xuemei.
"What? You’ve been laid off?"
Li Xuemei's voice shot up an octave. "Aren't you supposed to have a secure job?"
"What are we going to do about the mortgage? What about our daughter's tuition?"
"Don't panic; I'll find a new job right away. With my qualifications, I’m sure I can find something better," I forced myself to sound calm.
But reality soon dealt me a heavy blow.
I sent out over twenty resumes, but responses were few and far between.
Finally, a few companies called me for interviews, but as soon as they learned I was forty, they immediately shook their heads.
"Mr. Lin, your qualifications are excellent, but our company is looking for younger candidates; it might not be a good fit..."
"We prefer hiring employees under thirty-five..."
"Your age does put you in a bit of an awkward position..."
One rejection after another made me start to doubt myself. That diploma from a prestigious university seemed like worthless paper in the job market.
Just when I was hitting dead ends everywhere, my cousin Zhi Qiang's news shocked the entire family.
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