Bab 7: First Employees

After hearing what Jack said, those from other departments that Jack hadn't mentioned left while feeling dejected. Of course, they didn't forget to throw envious gazes at the three that had stayed behind.

This place was a competition. If people of your department were given a job, then your salary would increase. It's just like how commission was earned. If many people of your department get employed, then you would get much income from the interests that the company would be cutting from the income of those employed through the company.

"This way, sir." The lady showed Jack to her department. Since Jack had said that he wanted those from the sales department but he could also use those from the cleaning and delivery department, it meant that he was prioritizing the sales department.

After taking a seat, the lady asked, "What kind of employee do you want? A charming girl? A mature lady? A youngster? An able bodied man?"

Jack was rendered speechless by this person on charge. It was as if the people here were clothes and she was talking about the clothing styles.

Anyway, he still answered, "I want someone capable. I don't want a person that would be needing my supervision every moment. And it should be someone that can work in a grocery store."

Hearing Jack's description of what he wanted, the lady nodded her head. Then, she turned towards the people who were looking for a job and called out, "Agnes, come over."

A lady who could be said to be a beauty of 89 stood up from the crowd under the envious gazes of her fellows. She walked hurriedly towards the counter.

According to what he saw, she had to be in her late twenties if not her early thirties. The way that she was walking was filled with both determination and confidence.

Jack nodded as he saw this. It seemed that this wasn't a person that was going to be shy in front of customers. He just hoped that she was a person that could work under minimal or no supervision at all.

As soon as she arrived at the counter, the lady who was in charge of the sales department did the introduction.

"This is Agnes. She has worked in a grocery store for three years and the store was closed due to the owner of the store leaving the city. She hasn't been on duty for a week now, so, her skills haven't gotten rusty yet."

Jack nodded. This was what he was looking for. Since she had experience in running a grocery store, then she could advise him on what he would be needed to do in terms of stock and prices.

One had to know that although Jack had studied, he wasn't proficient in running a store. Furthermore, a grocery store was different from a bakery. So, everything had their own way that needed to be followed for the profits to be maximized.

He nodded his head to show his acceptance. As for the details and whatever, this broker's company could deal with it. If there were any problems that would occur, then he would be sure to come back to this company to demand for compensation.

Well, with five million dollars in his account, the store could be said not to be worth that much. But still, there was no harm in making sure that his first business didn't fail.

So, after he was done with the sales department, he immediately headed to the delivery department. This was another area that needed trustworthy people. It wouldn't be good if the person that was supposed to deliver goods suddenly runs away with the goods.

The one in charge here was a middle aged man. Here, after giving the terms such as knowing the city well and that person must have done several grocery deliveries, knows how to drive and so on, he got a person.

His name was George. Although he was only twenty three years old, he had been working as a delivery person for five years and none of his previous employers had a complaint.

Jack nodded. This was what he wanted. As for the cleaning department, there were no many conditions other than being able to work with others in the store.

After he was done selecting, it was time to discuss about payment and contract. Jack wanted long term employees, not those that would work for three days and then disappear or quit.

So, the sales department would be taking $300 a month, the delivery $250 and cleaning would be $200 a month. The term that they had signed was that they would be paid the first month in advance but the working period would be six months.

After six months, if they wanted to continue working for him, they would sign another contract to extend their working period.

As for the service fee, it was just $100 which Jack paid without much thought. In total, he had spent $850 on this trip. But even so, the amount in his account didn't even budge.

With the issues done, Jack left the broker's company with three employees. Agnes the confident lady, George the resolute young man and finally Charles a reserved young man.

Since he didn't have a car that could carry the three of them, they had to take a taxi. But, they were not going to the store immediately. They were going to Delight Mall.

The reason for that was simple, he had to get a pair uniform for his employees. After that, he would see if there were items that they needed to make their work efficient.

Seeing that they had arrived in front of one of the most popular malls in the city, the three couldn't help but wonder if the grocery store was located here.

Of course, this thought was a fleeting as it was eliminated the next second. After all, all those that opened their business inside Delight Mall were super rich and wouldn't need a small company like Dan's Brokers to help them get employees.

As long as they posted that there was vacancy, it was a sure bet that there would be a long queue of graduates looking for an opportunity to be employed.

The reason as to why they were here, Jack told them, "We have to get you some uniform for the store. The store is unique so, you'll get several pairs of uniform. We're here because the uniforms are going to be custom made."

As soon as the trio heard this, they were aware. It seemed that the boss that had employed then this time was going to be generous.

After entering the mall, they headed to the second floor where clothes stores and shops were located.

Taren Designers. That's where Jack took the trio. A saleslady immediately welcomed them with a smile. "Hello sirs and madam, what would you like today?"

"I want you design a uniform for these three. And, you can help me by making more of them, not just a few." Jack said.

After hearing Jack's words, the lady nodded and said, "This way sir. I'll call the manager."

Jack and the trio sat in the waiting area as the lady hurried into a small office to call the manager of the store.

Although the three couldn't be said to be rich, they had visited such a mall either during their lines of work, shopping or window shopping. Thus, they weren't looking around like village people coming to a city for the first time.

After about a minute, a middle aged man in a suit hurried over from the office while accompanied by the saleslady.

"Hello sir, I am the manager of this branch, Calvin Dexton. I have been told that you would like us to design a uniform for you?" He greeted Jack before asking.

"That's right. I want a good uniform. One that has been designed well by top designers. For men, a shirt, a trouser, shoes and a blazer. As for women, it would be a blouse, a skirt, shoes and a blazer."

Jack went on to give the description of what he wanted. Of course, the shoes and things like a badge wouldn't need too much effort as shoes could be easily found in the store and the badge could be easily designed.

He didn't want to go into different stores just to get this done. That was the reason as to why he wanted everything to be done by Taren Designers. They were a top clothing company in the country.

Seeing that Jack was a big client, the manager treated him even better and with more respect.

The name that Jack gave wasn't Alfix Grocery Store, this was another person's name. So, he simply gave the name of the store following his own name, Jackson Enterprise. For the badge, they would have to add a G.D which stood for Grocery Department.

He was going to start an enterprise and the grocery was just one of the businesses that he was going to run.

The trio who were listening from the side were shocked after hearing that Jack was going to start an enterprise. They felt proud that they were going to be the first employees.

After getting out of the mall, Jack looked at the three employees of his and said, "Let's get a car for the store."