Manhattan Reborn 1978

After sending Lawrence away.

David was lying on the bed in the bedroom, unable to sleep.

He opened the system and took a look.

Opportunity mission completed.

Received random reward: Charlie's watch

thing:

Charlie's Watch: This watch that sometimes keeps the time off will bring a bit of charm to its owner. (Charm +1)

The origin of the watch has been updated: it was a gift from ex-girlfriend Ruby at a second-hand store.

David glanced at the watch on his wrist with interest.

After it was brought up, the system panel was updated.

System user: David Coleman (David Jiang)

Age: 21 years old

Physical condition: good

skill:

Bartending: LV.2 (entry level)

Skilled cleaner: LV.3 (faster when doing cleaning work)

Proficient languages: Chinese, English, Italian

Points: 24 points

Achievement points: 0 points

Charisma: 2 (try to communicate with people more, the more friends you have, the stronger your charm will be)

Branch skills:

Persuader (passive): When communicating with others, if you have already gained initial recognition from others.When you are sincere and try to persuade others to agree with you, your views, opinions, and suggestions are more likely to be accepted and adopted. (This skill is affected by the charm attribute, and each point increases the success rate by 10%)

skill:

Exploration (active): The host can consume points to activate skills to understand a target's favorability towards the host.Each exploration costs 10 points.Note: In some special circumstances, probing may not detect favorability. 5

Item: Charlie's watch (Charisma +1)

He looked at the panel. This time, he was rewarded with a charm +1 watch. He wondered what he would be rewarded next time he had a chance to break [-] points.

With a good mood and an empty mind, he fell into a deep sleep.

There is still a lot to do tomorrow!

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Wednesday, September [-]th.

The weather will become cloudy and sunny, with a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a west wind of level [-] to [-], making it suitable for outdoor sports.

David got up and looked at the watch on his wrist, hehehe.

My brother is twice as charming!

While he was washing, he took a look at his appearance.

Um. .

Nothing much has changed. . .

What about temperament? ~

what is that?

Forget it, it’s no longer stinky. . .

He walked back and forth in the room before he remembered that Susan was not back.

Shrugging, he went downstairs to find Black Mike.

This guy wasn't here early in the morning, and I don't know where he went.

Went downstairs to Marseille for dinner.

While reading the newspaper and drinking coffee, a piece of news on the newspaper in his hand caught his eye.

Forty-seven Madison Avenue advertising agencies have filed for bankruptcy so far this year.

The largest advertising company here, McCann Advertising, has also begun its layoff plan this year.

Barabara. . .

In the overall downward economic environment of the United States, no industry is immune.

David put down the newspaper with some sigh.

Are the two heads of advertising companies who are waiting to meet later also trying to find a good employer in this industry reshuffle?

Ok. . .

We can chat later.

As he was about to leave for Madison Avenue, Black Mike opened the door and walked in.

He came and sat down opposite David, throwing a key on the table.

Cadillac?

David looked at Black Mike: "Where did it come from?"

Black Mike motioned to Marseille to give him a breakfast, then turned around and said, "Polly called me in the morning and asked me to drive back."

"She said you now need a luxury car to decorate your appearance. Big boss!~"

David smiled and shook his head: "It's true! Walking out every time or renting a car is really not the style of a big boss."

He played with his car keys and chatted with Black Mike for a while.

Wait until breakfast is done.

The two went out and got in the car, got into the four-door Cadillac, and headed straight to Madison Avenue.

According to the address given by Pine, they found the advertising company on the 11th floor of a high-rise building.

There are still some renovation workers busy here.

When the two stepped out of the elevator, they saw a man and a woman chatting.

David stepped forward and introduced himself: "Hello you two, I am David Coleman."

The two people opposite saw their future boss coming.

He quickly stepped forward and introduced himself.

The middle-aged man stepped forward to shake hands: "Hello! Mr. Coleman! I am Rendley Norris. You can just call me Norris. I was introduced by Mr. Pine."

The middle-aged woman next to me stepped forward to shake hands: "Hello! Mr. Coleman! I am Peggy Olson. Ms. Olena introduced me. Please call me Peggy."

David nodded: "Okay, Norris, Peggy. Please accompany me for a walk first. I haven't seen what this place will look like after it is renovated."

After speaking, David walked into the company first.

"Okay!" The two followed suit.

Black Mike strolled aside to watch the fun.

In fact, the decoration here has not changed much compared to before.

Just tear down some old rooms, repaint them, and put in new furniture and that's it.

David watched as he walked.

Several people came to an office with large floor-to-ceiling windows.

David stood in front of the window, found a shelf and sat on it.

He said to the two of them: "Can you tell me about your work experience?"

The two looked at each other, and Norris motioned to the lady first.

Peggy didn't have stage fright and took a small step forward: "Mr. Coleman, I have been working in the advertising industry for nearly 20 years. When I first entered the industry, I worked at Sterling Cooper, which was the most legendary company on the street at that time. of a company.”

“Later, because the company was merged with McCann Advertising, I followed the company to McCann Advertising.”

“I worked at McCann Advertising for eight years and was promoted to creative director last year.”

"Over the years, I have participated in and planned many classic advertisements that people are familiar with, including Coca-Cola and so on."

"I believe that I can make new achievements in your advertising... bala bala."

After Peggy's machine-gun-like introduction, David was a little stunned.

In this era, new women like Peggy, the elite type in the workplace, are still uncommon.

At least David is not common. . .

David nodded to Peggy, said nothing, and turned his eyes to Norris.

Norris took a small step forward, and Peggy responded by taking a small step back, smiling and listening carefully.

The two men present looked at each other and smiled.

This Peggy is not simple.

Norris said calmly: "I worked at Camboli Advertising for nine years, then moved to Keen Brothers Advertising, and finally, four years ago, I entered McCann Advertising as a creative director."

"In the past 22 years of working in the industry, I have won many advertising creative awards. I have a mature team that can come with me to da advertising. Mr. Coleman, please believe that my team will bring brilliant success to da advertising in the future. .”

Very simple introduction.

Bringing the team over was the highlight.

Perhaps in the eyes of other companies, poaching Norris is enough.

But the advertisement in David's hand was just empty.

It is in urgent need of backbone and a team with good cooperation to fill the gap.

David looked at Peggy again: "Peggy, do you have your own team?"

Peggy's expression remained unchanged: "Yes, Mr. Coleman. My team includes five very good planners and three excellent clerks. Counting me, there are nine people in total."

Norris took a small step back and continued: "My team has six planners, four clerks, and me, a total of 11 people."

David nodded, there were only 20 people in total.

He looked around and saw that the office on this floor could accommodate at least 40 people.

This is despite arranging sufficient leisure space.

He stood up and walked around with the two of them, raised his hand to gesture, and asked them: "This floor is our company's office. How many employees do you think this floor can accommodate?"

Both of them were stunned. They had never experienced this question in an interview.

The two of them looked around again, making calculations in their minds.

Norris: "It should be able to accommodate 50 people, and it's very spacious, so everyone can have a private space."

Peggy: "If you squeeze it in, it can accommodate 120 people."

David laughed.

He led the two of them to the elevator.

Face away from the elevator and face the company door.

He pointed to the door and said: "This will be the headquarters of da advertising in the future. You will be one of the partners of da advertising company in the future."

Both of them were very happy, but they had the restraint not to show it.

Pie in the sky?There are definitely conditions!

"Yes, you need to pass my preliminary assessment before you can lead the team and join the company."

"If you pass the assessment, this office area will be divided in half, and each of your teams will have half."

"You will be partners and competitors."

David led the two of them to continue circling.

"It's September now, and your assessment period will be until December 12th."

"In the three months before that, whichever of your teams has made more profits for the company, then the winning team will receive a larger bonus."

"If a profit of 50 is reached, your team will receive 10% as a bonus."

"By analogy, if the profit is doubled, the bonus is doubled. The upper limit of the bonus is 70%. You still have to leave some operating costs for the company..."

Norris and Peggy smiled and nodded.

This kind of bonus system is unheard of, and if their team heard it, they would be crazy!

However, after a simple calculation, to get 70% of the bonus, you need to create a profit of $3200 million for the company.

Peggy, who had a quick mind, breathed in the cold air gently. . .

"I will cash out the bonus on December 12st and let everyone have a happy Christmas."

"Oh, by the way. If I am very busy then, remember to remind me, or remind the group company's CEO Polly."

The two nodded.

David continued to lie: "Of course, there is another condition for our such a high bonus."

"Your current weekly salary will be fixed at $400 per week, regardless of whether you are a planner or a clerk."

"This weekly salary will last until before Christmas, after you decide the winner."

“If you create a team with high profits, your weekly salary can increase by 50% next year. I’m talking about everyone on the team!”

"And the other side is up 25%."

"The winning party will receive 5% of the company's dividend equity."

"The losing party will only receive 1% of the dividend equity."

David looked at the two of them, and they understood.

Win before Christmas, get bonuses, dividends, and raise your salary.

Lose, get a bonus, get a dividend, get a raise.

The difference is how much.