In 2013, Xiang Nan, Zheng Wei, Ruan Guan, and Zhu Xiaobei graduated successfully as graduate students.

At the beginning of the year, everyone starts making plans for the future.

"Wei Wei, I'm going to open a studio to engage in architectural design, interior decoration, art direction, etc. What do you think?" Xiang Nan asked Zheng Wei.

"Opening your own studio?! Is there a risk?" Zheng Wei heard this and said worriedly.

Xiang Nan nodded, there would definitely be risks.

If an architect's studio wants to run well, it must either have a well-connected boss and have relationships with government departments and real estate companies; or the designer must have enough visibility. Only in this way can there be a steady stream of projects and the smooth operation of the studio can be ensured.

Otherwise, the studio may be open, but there are no projects, and a group of employees will be employed in vain. In the end, not only will it not make any money, but it will also suffer a huge loss.

However, Xiang Nan still has some confidence in the future of the studio.

This stems from his status in the film and television industry.

Nowadays, Xiang Nan is considered a figure in the Mainland film and television circles. Film dealers who want to buy his novels and scripts can line up from the school gate to downstairs of the dormitory.

And every time he sells IP, he will ask the other party to hand over the scene design drawings to him to draw.

Up to now, he has participated in the architectural design and art direction of many film and television dramas, such as "Detective Dee: Dragon King", "Sword Rain", "Xiu Chun Dao", "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate", "Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons", etc.

, all from his handiwork.

The huge sales of these movies have also made his reputation soar. More and more film and television companies have recognized Xiang Nan's design capabilities and are willing to cooperate with him.

Therefore, Xiang Nan is not only well-known, but also has certain connections.

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Xiang Nan then explained his advantages.

"That's really good." Zheng Wei nodded.

"Moreover, after the studio is established, we can also invite Ruan Wan, Zhu Xiaobei, Zhang Zhang, etc. over." Xiang Nan smiled, "Then everyone can be together again."

"Well, that's right. Ruan Guan and Zhu Bei both have strong design skills." Zheng smiled and nodded.

Ruan Guan’s research topic is [Application of Architectural Space and Water Elements]; Zhu Xiaobei’s research topic is [Protection and Application of Ancient Buildings]. Both of them are very accomplished in design.

Zhang Zhang is majoring in environmental engineering. Although his professional knowledge is not very strong, he is sharp-tongued and knows how to get things done. In addition, he has sold many houses in the past few years and has accumulated good sales experience. He can be responsible for the design.

, it’s also okay to attract customers.

Xiang Nan later mentioned this matter to Ruan Guan, Zhu Xiaobei, and Zhang Kai.

They all readily agreed.

"Great! Ruan Ruan, Zhu Bei, open your arms, we can be together again." Zheng Wei said happily.

"Yeah, it just so happens that I can't let you go either." Zhu Xiaobei hugged Zheng Wei and said. We have been together for seven years and have accumulated a deep relationship. It would be better if we could not separate.

Ruan Guan also smiled and nodded.

Xiang Nan, Zheng Wei, Zhu Bei, and Zhang Kai are all her good friends. It is really a good thing to be able to stay with the people you like.

Naturally, he is happier when he opens up. After joining the studio, he can get along with Ruan Wan day and night. For him, this is really a job without any salary.

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"Okay, brothers also need to settle accounts. Let's talk about salary again." Xiang Nan said with a smile, "I took the time to check the salary and benefit details of our Department of Architecture in the past few days, and then set our salary based on it.

Employee wages and welfare standards.

Everyone, let’s listen. If you have any opinions, you can mention them in person. If they make sense, I will make adjustments. In short, I just hope everyone is satisfied.”

When everyone heard this, they all nodded.

We are all adults, so we all see things more clearly in this regard.

"Okay, the salary in our studio is based on fixed salary, performance, share, and subsidies." Xiang Nan explained, "Wei Wei, Zhu Bei, and Ruan Ruan are all designers, and our fixed salary is 5,800.

, the performance salary is 1,800 yuan, and the share is 3% each. The monthly meal subsidy, accommodation subsidy, oil and gas subsidy, and telephone subsidy are 400 yuan.

In this way, the monthly salary is 8,000 yuan. If you add in the share, I think the average monthly salary for each person can be more than 15,000 yuan."

After hearing what he said, everyone applauded together.

In one or three years, the salary of a graduate student is 7,000 to 8,000 yuan. Of course, if you major in computer, Internet, or finance, you will earn a bit more.

However, the popularity of the architecture department has dropped significantly in recent years, and a monthly salary of 8,000 is really not bad. Not to mention the share of the salary.

"Zhang Zhang, your position is a designer assistant. The fixed salary is four thousand, the performance company's is one thousand two thousand, and there is no share. The subsidy is six hundred, do you have any objections?" Xiang Nan asked again.

"No objection, no objection." He waved his hands and smiled.

He works as a real estate agent, and if he does a good job every month, he can only earn 5,000 to 6,000 yuan. If he can't sign the contract, the basic salary is only 1,500 yuan, which is not even enough to eat instant noodles after deducting the rent.

Now he can earn 5,800 yuan a month, and he can also face Ruan Wan day and night, which is already very good for him.

"Okay." Xiang Nan nodded, "In terms of benefits, you will have two days off per week, and you can choose your own time. You can work shifts, but you must ensure that the company has at least two designers on duty every day.

The company does not force you to work overtime, but you need to complete the work on time. If you are unable to complete the task on time due to personal reasons, your performance bonus for the month will be deducted."

"Azheng, your true colors are about to be revealed." Zheng smiled and said, "I just want people to work overtime in vain without paying overtime pay."

"There is no way. We all know that in the construction industry, overtime is common. If everyone works overtime, I can't afford the overtime pay alone." Xiang Nan waved his hand and said with a smile.

In fact, compared to the 996 things those Internet giants do, he can be considered kind.

"Okay, Weiwei, Azheng, this is already good. If you go to any private company now, there will be no eight-hour working day." Zhang Kai smiled and said, "Even if you work overtime, you won't get overtime pay."

"Okay." Zheng Wei nodded.

"After the company's year-end audit, if it is profitable, one-tenth of the profit will be used for employee benefits, such as travel, bonuses, training, team building, etc." Xiang Nan added.

After hearing what he said, everyone applauded again.

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"Then do you have anything else to add?" Xiang Nan then asked.

"Azheng, you are very kind, and we don't have any objections." Zhang Zhang, Ruan Wan, and Zhu Xiaobei looked at each other, and then they all shook their heads.

"Azheng, I have one!" Zheng Wei raised his hand and said, "You have so many houses, how about using one or two as staff dormitories?"

When Xiang Nan heard this, he scratched his head.

Nowadays, the rental price of houses in Hujiang is getting more and more expensive. Even for a house in Baoshan District and Jiading District, a single room costs 1,450 yuan. If it is a two-bedroom apartment, it will cost more than 5,000 yuan.

If we provide free housing for employees, it would be equivalent to a salary increase of 2,000 yuan per person per month. This is not a small amount.

However, since Zheng Wei has spoken, they are all his friends.

Xiang Nan thought for a while and finally gritted his teeth, "Okay, let's do it."
Chapter completed!