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Ah Wei Applies for a Job
Ah Wei, Xiao Mi's older teenage brother, comes to the shop asking for a part-time job. Xiaoyu, who spent the whole year learning from others, suddenly finds himself in the position of being the boss and training someone else, realizing just how much he has grown.
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Working Up the Nerve
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You are managing the convenience store on a quiet, sticky afternoon. A lanky teenager walks in, acting a bit suspiciously near the drinks fridge. He is hesitating, gathering the courage to ask you a very important question.
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Xiao Mi's Brother
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The lanky teenager has just asked for a part-time job. Before you can evaluate his skills, you realize there is something very familiar about his face.
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Decision: How to Interview
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You realize you have never interviewed anyone before. Suddenly finding yourself in the position of being the boss, you must decide how formal to be. You try to stall for time to figure out your approach.
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Formal Questions
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You decide to take your new role seriously. You stand up straight, put on your best manager face, and begin asking standard interview questions to see if he can handle the pressure.
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Informal Chat
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You decide that acting too formal might just scare the teenager off. Leaning on the counter, you drop the boss act and start chatting with him like a neighbor to help him relax.
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Ah Wei's Own Life
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Having learned why Ah Wei wants to work at this specific shop, you ask him what he is actually saving up for. Behind his teenage awkwardness, he shows a very sincere side.
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What Would He Even Do?
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Ah Wei seems sincere, but you've never trained anyone. You look around the shop, trying to figure out what tasks you can actually delegate to a part-timer. Running a convenience store involves a surprising amount of implicit knowledge.
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Decision: The First Task
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You have decided to give Ah Wei a trial run to see what he can do. Now you must choose a task that is safe enough for a beginner, but useful enough to test his abilities.
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Stocking Shelves
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You decide to test Ah Wei with a physical task. You drag out a box of instant noodles and ask him to organize it on the shelves. It's a simple test, but it requires attention to detail—something you struggled with on your first day.
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Watching a Customer Interaction
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You decide to test Ah Wei's people skills. Just then, Auntie Wang walks into the shop. You tell Ah Wei to stand back and watch how you handle the regulars, preparing to pull him into the interaction.
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A Small Hiccup
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Ah Wei begins his trial task, eager to show you he can handle it. However, in his rush to prove himself, a minor accident occurs.
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Recognizing Himself
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Instead of feeling frustrated by Ah Wei's clumsiness, you feel a wave of empathy. Seeing his panicked expression reminds you of your own chaotic first days running the store.
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Decision: Offer Now or Think It Over
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Ah Wei has finished his trial task, despite a slight hiccup. You must decide whether to hire Ah Wei on the spot or consult your grandparents first, navigating the boundaries of your new authority.
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Offer Right Away
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You trust your own judgment. You see Ah Wei's determination and decide to exercise your authority as the manager to offer him the job immediately.