In the past 70s, an "iron rice bowl" profession that was sought after by people was quietly losing its former glory. The salesperson of the supply and marketing cooperatives used to be a high-profile existence, because in those days, tickets were necessary to buy goods, especially some precious items were in short supply. Wanting to own a TV, or even squeezing into a bus full of passengers at all costs, has become a kind of show-off at the supply and marketing cooperative. People who are familiar with the internal situation of the supply and marketing cooperatives can even know what goods are available in advance, which is one step more than ordinary people. Nowadays, salespeople often say that "the customer is God", but in the past, shoppers did not have a choice, and the goods selected by the salesperson were the final object of purchase, and even if the goods were not suitable, they did not dare to return them at will, because the next purchase may require a long wait. There is no overtime culture, and when the time comes to get off work, regardless of customer demand, all the employees of the supply and marketing cooperatives must leave, and the next shopping can only be left until tomorrow.
Dig deep into the profession of a salesperson in a supply and marketing cooperative, as if you are in the scene of "Hello, Li Huanying" and experience the unique taste of shopping at that time. The salesperson is no longer simply a seller of goods, but also carries a memory of a time, and the passage of time contrasts the material scarcity of the past with the convenience of modern times. Shopping is no longer just about satisfying needs, it's about memories of a past life.
Pig killers are another desirable profession that holds the lifeblood of pork. In those days, almost no family, except for pig slaughterers, could taste the delicacy of meat every day. Buying pork requires not only money, but also a fixed meat ticket, and sometimes it is not always possible to buy it in line. The cost of raising pigs is high, and the pig killer distributes piglets to farmers to breed and then matures the pigs to meet the meat demand in the village. In order to taste fresh pork, every household buys gifts in advance and communicates with the pig killer in advance in order to get better pieces of meat. People who are related to the pig slaughterer are more likely to receive additional benefits when purchasing, such as cutting more fatty meat and processing it into lard in traditional methods when returning home, so as to prolong the enjoyment of the food. Nowadays, recalling the scarcity of materials in that era, tasting dishes made with lard has also become a precious happiness.
Drivers used to be a group of "dominant" beings, and in those days, being able to drive almost meant wealth and status. Many drivers are transferred from the military, and they can start driving directly after learning to drive in the army. It is not as simple as it is now to get a driver's license, it takes a long time of study and practice, and you can only get a driver's license after passing ***, and you can officially become a driver without an accident within a year. Due to the scarcity of professional drivers, the driver's salary was relatively high, and the identity of the car was also highly respected, and the network was extensive, which was the real "iron rice bowl" at that time.
In the seventies and eighties, when communication was not convenient, the postman played the role of connecting distant relatives and friends and conveying love. The postal service flourished, and the postman became the link between the countryside and the city. Despite the long journey and all kinds of difficulties, the postman has always worked diligently to bring hope and happiness to people. Nowadays, with the development of science and technology, express delivery has replaced the work of some postmen, and the work has become faster, but it has also diluted the tireless demeanor of the postmen in those years. Looking back on the past, every time I saw the postman dressed in a little green and riding a bicycle to deliver letters, it was a kind of emotion and hope.
In the midst of the changes of this era, tradition and modernity, stability and change are intertwined. Career choices and life concepts are also evolving. Whether you're pursuing your dreams or sticking to tradition, everyone is faced with career and life choices. Occupations that were once considered "iron rice bowls" may no longer be absolute, but they still carry perseverance and responsibility, and play an important role in social development. With the continuous development of the times, we have seen the huge difference between the past and the present, and we have also cherished the people who have given faithfully. Each profession has its unique significance, and each position is silently inheriting the glory of history and building a solid foundation for social development.