A job is more than just a job, especially to the older people. "It's not the money that matters, but the 1 of self-worth, "56-year-old Cheng Fang said.
Five years ago, Ms Cheng was a(n) 2 at a private clinic. She had worked there for almost 30 years but 3 her job when the doctor moved to another country. It was really 4 for her to find another job as a nurse. "People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am, "she said. After two years of 5, the mother of two found another nursing job by accident. But then after two years, she quit(退出). 6?
"My workmates were young and they didn't understand me because of my 7. They often asked me, 'You are so old, what are you working for?' It was unfair!" she said 8. Then, one of Ms Cheng's neighbors told her about retraining courses on specific jobs, such as convenience store assistants, junior clerks and so on.
After training, Ms Cheng got a new job as a store assistant. "But I was interested in driving. I didn't think my age was a problem 9 I was fit and healthy," she said. Ms Cheng was 10 between interest and employment(就业). It took her 24 hours to make up her mind and finally she decided to 11 to work as a driver.
Ms Cheng's leader is 12 with her. "Ms Cheng has shown a good responsible attitude to work," Wang Min, who 13 the company, said. What's more, Mr Wang said he hired(雇佣) 14 people because they were able and honest. "Age is not an important factor(因素)but 15 is. Many old people are more able than the young. They will not run from difficulties but young ones will."
