The woman who handled the phone call and reception was very polite.
The manager who was originally scheduled to interview me that day suddenly took leave, so I was interviewed by a middle-aged man who claimed to be the general manager. The interview process was extremely uncomfortable. He judged my appearance and looks as an indication of my work ability, pressed me about the reason I left my previous company, and continued to make things difficult even after I explained the reason. He repeatedly bragged about having built his career from scratch. For no apparent reason, he wanted me to speak with him in English, even though English was not needed for the job, apparently just to brag about being an English teacher. He said that riding a bicycle from Zhuwei to Yongchun Station was very close and would not cost much in gas or take much time. He kept bringing up topics unrelated to the job, and the conversation had no logic at all. I was basically listening to his personal life story while he belittled me as he spoke. This is my firsthand experience, with absolutely nothing fabricated.
Conclusion: Don’t waste your time interviewing here. They clearly have no intention of hiring employees; perhaps they just want to find people who need work to kill time with.
Comfortable environment, harmonious colleagues
Boss Cao seems to be around 35, relatively young, but speaks extremely disrespectfully. It's one thing that he doesn't care about our previous work, but he also doesn't respect professional expertise. Even if you have language or design skills, you'll still be made to feel worthless here. They even offer an absurdly low salary of 25K to hire people. Think twice before coming here.
1. Comfortable environment. Since the office had just moved, the environment is very clean, and there is also a kitchen available for use.
2. Harmonious atmosphere with supervisors and colleagues. The working relationships with colleagues and supervisors are very pleasant.
The wording in the recruitment advertisement sounds good, but whether it can actually be delivered is a matter of personal judgment. The work content is complicated, and the internal employee turnover rate is high.
I heard that 30 or 40 people have come and gone, even though the company only has around eight employees.
Although annual leave is available during the first year, leave cannot be taken on Mondays.
During the busy season in the second half of the year, consecutive leave cannot be taken when there is a public holiday.
Formal attire is required at work.
Each day, employees must fill in the details of the work performed that day and record the exact times.
If payday falls on a public holiday, salary payment will be postponed by five days. (There has been a record of salary being paid on the 19th.)
There is also no payslip.
The job requires signing a contract. A Labor Bureau employee said, “You actually dare to sign this kind of contract?”
Bonuses are paid at the end of the following month, and the company reserves the right to make final changes.
Notifications about various fees are frequently received, such as internet, telephone, shipping, management, labor insurance, and so on...
The company’s work environment is good, and they play music.
The air conditioning is very cool.
The second interview was conducted by the assistant manager, who was polite and courteous, leaving a good impression.
The general manager’s interview was basically casual conversation—lengthy casual conversation. The total duration was approximately 2 hours.
They like to ask questions unrelated to work abilities, such as family relationships and so on. Their conversation revealed a nervous and overly meticulous personality. (E.g., “I care about the time you clock in. You start work at 9:30, so clocking out at 6:30 is not acceptable. I would feel very bad about that, but 6:31 would be fine.”)
They also expressed a lack of understanding toward certain groups (e.g., single-parent families). Interviewees are advised to be mentally strong; otherwise, they may feel discriminated against.
They talk a lot and for a long time. If you tend to drink water frequently, it is recommended that you use the restroom before coming.
The salary during the probationary period is very ordinary—neither particularly good nor particularly bad. There will be a bonus after three months, but it is paid the following month, essentially on a 30-day monthly settlement cycle.
The air conditioning is very strong and comfortable
The interview is divided into two stages (mainly during the second interview)
1. Discuss your previous work experience with two "young" supervisors
2. With General Manager "Cao" (the head of the company, which he also founded) + a young supervisor
My impression of General Manager "Cao": Extremely negative
At first, there is some small talk followed by questions, but the focus is on the questions asked by General Manager "Cao":
1. He will ask what your parents do for a living for the most part, but will not pursue details such as your previous company positions, etc.~~!! Because even if you explain, he may not know what you are talking about~~~!!!
2. Regardless of what industry you worked in before, the general manager will look down on it. (Especially industries considered higher-end than the company's. The company is engaged in something similar to agency services + group buying; search for details yourself.)
3. He loves to talk and looks down on the faults of newcomers and graduates, yet he especially likes to hire them.
4. He is very good at painting a rosy picture + brainwashing + bragging (for example, claiming that he is very generous with salaries, etc. ...)
5. There is no "training"; you are expected to be ready to work immediately.
My personal thoughts on General Manager "Cao" + conclusion:
A waste of time. Point 1 is a minor annoyance that I will not mention, but points 2 & 3 are what upset me the most. Every industry has its own expertise, so what gives him the right to "criticize" a job seeker's previous work~~??!! He says that newcomers and graduates cannot withstand hardship and are "strawberries"; then why not spend a little more money to hire people with experience~~??!! You are simply afraid that the other person will have too many opinions and see through your tactics~~!! You know that newcomers and graduates are easier to control, don't you~~??!! And you still have the nerve to say that 20–30 people leave the company every year without doing any self-reflection~~?? It is obviously a "horrible boss" who wants to hire supermen for banana prices. If you have to control and look down on a job seeker's previous experience + personal matters, then there is even less to say about how you will treat people after they join the company.
Colleagues get along well, and the atmosphere is good. Although the work is quite varied, it is not difficult. You can leave work on time, and the lunch break is 15 minutes longer.
After joining the company, you may not necessarily do the work described in the job opening you interviewed for. Most of the work consists of administrative tasks. Salaries may not be paid on time, and bonuses may also be delayed. The general manager often makes discriminatory remarks that make employees uncomfortable. All policies are determined by the general manager and frequently change according to his mood, creating various obstacles to carrying out the work. Perhaps I am not experienced enough to get along with him.