vrcanaries Chapter 1302 Retirement and Pensions
Chapter 1302 Retirement and Pensions
With her mother's care, love, and support, Liu Meilan once again boarded the large fishing boat.
Sister Chen was waiting on the boat when she learned that Liu Meilan was coming to the fishing boat. She asked Captain Xu for more funds to buy ingredients.
When the others learned that Liu Meilan was coming, they had already taken rags and mops and cleaned the fishing boat inside and out, giving it a thorough cleaning and maintenance.
Standing on the large fishing boat, Liu Meilan gazed at the sea and took a few deep breaths, immediately feeling refreshed.
Xu Kaifa chuckled, "Captain Meilan, it's such an honor to sail with you again! I wonder what surprises you'll bring us this time?"
Liu Meilan shook her head and chuckled, "There aren't that many surprises. Let's just pray that we return with a full load!"
Xu Kaifa laughed heartily, "That was our goal before, but after you came, our goal changed!"
Sister Tang smiled and said, "Yes! It's going to broaden my horizons again! I'm retiring next month, and it's a great honor to be able to go to sea with Captain Meilan again!"
Sifangdao Fisheries Company has a clear rule that female employees retire at age 50 and male employees at age 55.
At this age, it must be strictly enforced.
Sister Zhang still has three years left. Hearing Sister Tang say this, she was very reluctant to give up her job and couldn't help but ask, "Captain Meilan, actually we are in good health and can still do it even after we are over 50!"
Liu Meilan smiled and said, "I know you are all very hardworking women! Working on a fishing boat pays very well, but the corresponding labor intensity is really high! It has a great impact on your health."
"Retirement at 50 is mandated by law, and it's also my hope that everyone can have good health! You've all earned a lot of money in recent years, enough to live a very good life! There's really no need to push your health too hard, as it not only affects your lifespan but also causes aches and pains, leaving you in a very bad state!"
"After you retire, you'll have a pension that will be enough to live on, and the amount of your pension will keep increasing! If you still can't stay idle, you can find some light work to do in a nice place on land!"
"Besides, you've worked hard your whole lives, why can't you enjoy some happiness? Your children are married and have children, and you've reached the age where you can dote on your grandchildren! As our country gets better and better, life will get better and better, and the days of enjoying happiness are yet to come!"
When Sister Tang and Sister Zhang heard that Liu Meilan wouldn't budge, they felt embarrassed to continue insisting. They rubbed their backs and said, "Actually, I know that Captain Meilan is doing this for our own good. My parents are fishermen, and they have very severe rheumatism. They really suffer as they get older!"
Sister Zhang understands this perfectly well.
If they worked for other ship owners, they could receive a retirement pension upon retirement, which they would be very happy about!
They simply couldn't bear to give up the company's salary and benefits; they were so tempting that they were willing to work hard for it.
But Liu Meilan refused!
On the one hand, this is extremely taxing on the employees' health, and on the other hand, it reduces work efficiency, which is very bad for both parties.
Sister Tang stopped worrying about retirement and asked with a smile, "Captain Meilan, thank you for your concern about our health! My grandson is already in kindergarten and doesn't need my care anymore! What kind of work do you think I should do on shore after I retire?"
Sister Zhang smiled and said, "Easy jobs that also pay well are hard to find! You always have to give up one thing, earn less money, and find an easier one!"
Liu Meilan chuckled, "I know you're not used to being idle, but there's no need to do those mandatory jobs! If you want to do them, do them; if you don't want to, don't. They're jobs with flexible hours!"
Sister Tang was taken aback. "There are such good jobs?"
Liu Meilan replied, "At Dafu Jewelry, there are many people who need beadwork, but the machines can't do it, so it has to be done by hand! I don't expect to earn a lot of money each day, but after working for a few hours, I can earn back my food expenses! There are many people doing handicrafts there, chatting and laughing, having a great time! In my spare time, I practice Tai Chi with some old ladies, dance, cook some delicious food, and enjoy life."
Sister Tang's eyes lit up when she heard this. "Captain Meilan, now that you mention it, I'm actually starting to look forward to retirement!"
Sister Zhang gave a thumbs up, "That's really great! The hours are more flexible, and you can even help your son and daughter-in-law pick up and drop off the kids! They can devote themselves fully to pearl farming, which is excellent for your whole family!"
Sister Tang wholeheartedly agreed, "Yes, no matter how much money I earn, if I don't spend enough time with my grandson, there's a distance between us, and we feel a bit estranged! When I retire, I'll definitely make up for it!"
The dull topic of retirement has gradually become something everyone looks forward to. Just think, how much money do you need to earn in your lifetime to be considered a lot?
After working so hard for so long, now that you have the chance to enjoy life, don't force yourself to suffer. If you exhaust yourself, you'll only be the one who suffers.
The male fishermen on the boat were also calculating their retirement time, drinking tea, fishing, and thinking about that kind of life made them feel wonderful.
The root of all this lies in the social security contributions Liu Meilan makes for them. Unlike other companies that pay social security contributions at a low standard, Liu Meilan pays a high standard, which means they will receive a higher pension in the future.
Xu Kaifa glanced at the location. "Meilan, shall we log off?"
"Let's sail for another three hours!" Liu Meilan's rule remains the same: she will not fish in coastal waters to prevent serious ecological damage.
Xu Kaifa gave a thumbs up, "Meilan, you're so particular! Even if we do this, other expectant mothers might not appreciate it!"
Liu Meilan shook her head. "On the one hand, I don't want to damage the near-shore ecosystem, and on the other hand, there's a lot of trash in the near-shore waters. I don't want half of what I pull up to be garbage!"
Everyone became indignant when this topic came up.
“Now that you mention it, we have something to talk about! Last time we went out to sea, we hauled a lot of trash into our nets! Plastic bags, bottles, umbrellas, shoes… I was so confused. Couldn’t they just take these things to the shore and throw them in the trash can? Why do they have to leave them in the ocean?”
Xu Kaifa was also furious, "This garbage simply can't decompose in the water! Some of it will even lead to death if ingested. People keep shouting about protecting the ocean, but in the end, some of them are just paying lip service!"
Just then, the big turtle arrived with a group of friends.
Liu Meilan looked down and saw that the big tortoise was pushing a little tortoise, both of them looking up at each other with longing eyes!
Liu Meilan simply used a small fishing net, cast it down, and scooped up the two sea turtles.
Sister Chen and Sister Tang were very curious. "Meilan, what are you doing?"
Liu Meilan replied, "The big tortoise brought two little creatures; it must have come seeking help!"
With everyone's help, the fishing net was pulled up, and two turtles rolled out of it.
Upon closer inspection, everyone was so angry that they stomped their feet and cursed loudly!