Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 131 - 110: Xiaogao Wants to Change Jobs, Academic Master’s Graduate Considers a Small Clinic (Part 3)

Chapter 131: Chapter 110: Xiaogao Wants to Change Jobs, Academic Master’s Graduate Considers a Small Clinic (Part 3)

This is deliberately making things difficult for Xiaogao, let’s see how he responds.

"Uh... that’s how it is! I’ve been with Boss Zhao for nearly a year. Back then, not even the community service station wanted me, but he took me in. Although he was a bit harsh on me, there was still some kindness. I’ll go to the hospital first; if Boss Zhao’s condition isn’t good, I wouldn’t dare to provoke him at this time. If something happens, I would never be at peace. If I haven’t gotten back to you by midnight tonight, then you should consider hiring someone else!"

Xiaogao hesitated for over ten seconds, after a fierce inner battle, he finally made a choice.

On one hand was a career-changing opportunity he desired greatly, on the other was Boss Zhao’s wellbeing.

He ultimately chose to give way to life.

Placing personal gain beneath morality and conscience.

"Hmm, go ahead!"

Li Jingsheng nodded with a blank expression.

Yet in his heart, he was extremely pleased with this young man.

While recruiting employees, ability is certainly important, but character is even more so.

The character that Xiaogao displayed at this critical juncture made Li Jingsheng silently give him a thumbs-up.

After watching Xiaogao leave, Li Jingsheng continued with his stock duties.

"Boss, are you hiring a physician’s assistant here?"

Two men and a woman walked in.

They looked like classmates.

Because they were all roughly the same age, about 26 or 27, which is just around the age of medical master’s graduates.

These days, it’s common for there to be more men than women, with two men vying for one woman.

Some girls go home during Chinese New Year for blind dates, meeting over a hundred men in a day, just like ancient emperors selecting concubines.

Only now, it’s reversed; it’s the women’s turn to choose men.

"Is it you who wants to apply?"

Li Jingsheng’s gaze locked on the girl who spoke.

She wore large black-framed glasses, had two braided pigtails, a light blue dress, and was not wearing high heels, but flat sneakers.

She carried a white canvas backpack.

Her first impression was very pure and simple.

The two men were also dressed simply.

Medical students just out of school, if their family isn’t wealthy, are usually very simple in their attire.

Except for a few students who don’t have much money but care about appearances.

There are always some who are very vain; their parents’ combined monthly income is no more than five thousand yuan, working themselves to the bone to send them to university. Yet they insist on wearing brand names, using the latest iPhone, and are particular about every aspect of living.

As a result, campus loans had an opportunity.

Many female college students were deceived, borrowing ten thousand yuan but only receiving seven to eight thousand. Then with interest piling upon interest, it quickly turned into a massive debt exceeding a million, ending particularly tragically.

These three young people gave Li Jingsheng a particularly good impression.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Genuine and simple students prefer to associate with like-minded individuals.

Otherwise, going out to eat together, the vain students refuse to eat twelve yuan meals at a small restaurant, insisting on lavishness and face, demanding to dine at large restaurants or even star hotels, which they would certainly not agree to!

"Yes, I’m the one who wants to apply. Both of them were accepted into the residency training program, only I failed. I just want to find a job first and try again next year."

The girl seemed very composed, with a hint of disappointment in her tone, but mostly optimism and confidence.

Li Jingsheng thought to himself, it seems there are quite a few talented people.

These days, every industry is fiercely competitive.

To get into a good hospital’s residency program, one basically needs to take their exams and interviews. The larger the hospital, the more applicants there are, and competition becomes fiercer.

It’s said that one top-tier hospital in the country recruited 30 residents, requiring them to be in general practice, with a master’s degree and under 35 years old. These demands are already very strict.

Eventually, there were still over 1,700 applicants.

This meant that 1,670 were there just for the ride, ultimately eliminated.

Those eliminated were not lacking in excellence, but there were simply too many top-tier candidates.

"Which hospital were you applying for residency training?"

"The People’s Hospital! The competition was too fierce, I really didn’t expect to not even get into the residency, it was quite a blow."

The girl said with a bitter smile.

Nowadays, unless someone has strong connections, doctors need at least a master’s degree to be hired at the People’s Hospital.

This girl likely has a master’s degree, possibly in an academic medical field.

Otherwise, she would have completed her residency during her postgraduate studies.

"Why not try training at other hospitals?"

There are several provincial hospitals with residency training qualifications, no need to hang on a single tree.

"It’s even harder to get into Qiaobang Hospital, and its residency recruitment has ended. I am unwilling to go to a lesser one, after all, it’s two years of prime youth, I should learn something valuable!"

The girl had a clear life plan.

"Boss, you don’t know, Siying was our class’s top student. Her setback this time was mainly due to nerves, her abilities are definitely solid. We found out just recently that your clinic has a good reputation, so we suggested Siying check it out. Could you give her a chance?"

The tall, lanky guy on the left squeezed out a smile and pleaded.

Finding a job these days isn’t easy!

A medical graduate with a master’s, even considering to work at a clinic for a year.

"What is your salary expectation?"

Li Jingsheng asked.

"Would three thousand a month be okay?" the girl asked somewhat timidly.

"I’m afraid I can’t offer that! My little clinic doesn’t have many patients. And there’s one more thing I need to state beforehand, before you came, a young man has already applied. He has some personal matters to handle; if he manages them well, I have to give him priority."

It’s just that he thinks this girl is quite motivated, her demeanor feels very pragmatic, which is why Li Jingsheng is willing to consider her as a backup.

If Xiaogao fails to persuade Boss Zhao, then he’ll bring in this fresh graduate.

She definitely won’t be around long, likely just a year.

In Li Jingsheng’s eyes, she’s a temporary worker, Xiaogao would probably have a longer tenure.

Moreover, he doesn’t really know this girl’s character, but he knows Xiaogao inside and out, so Li Jingsheng is more inclined to hire Xiaogao first.

However, on the other hand, hiring this girl could also be serendipitous.

Given her talent, once she secures a residency at a large hospital next year, she might stay working there. At that point, she could become an important connection for Li Jingsheng.

An academically oriented graduate will have advantages in future evaluations for associate chief or chief physician titles.

Because they are often good at writing theses.

"How much can you offer per month?"

The girl, hearing that someone had already applied, quickly lowered her requirements.

That’s just how it is these days, it’s fiercely competitive.

If you ask for three thousand a month while others only ask for two thousand, the boss will surely hire the two thousand a month employee first.

"I can offer two thousand a month here, though the salary isn’t high. Even at a hospital residency, it’s probably around the same amount. Plus, when I perform surgeries or various treatments, I will try to teach you some practical skills. This would greatly aid your future residency applications."

Li Jingsheng’s words moved her.

Practical experience is extremely rare; in a year of hospital internship, one can count on plenty of grunt work, with endless overtime.

Especially writing medical records, night shifts, and managing beds, none of which treat interns as humans.

They are used more like beasts of burden.

At a small clinic, having the boss guide and teach her hands-on is an irresistible temptation for medical students like her.