Chapter 6 (1/2)
Jungwu stood before the twin buildings as he gaped at thes, which appeared newly built, towered over the surroundings
KG Chelobal chemical corporation with 11,000 employees overseas They worked with brand new top-of-the-line materials, such as batteries and displays, to everyday-life materials such as textiles health supple the foundations of alalked inside the building as he remembered the article on KG Chemical that he had looked up on the internet
He went past the lobby to stand in front of the receptionist desk
”I awu Han Today's my first day as an intern”
”Can I have your ID, please?”
The employee quickly looked it up on her computer and issued a teuards then passed through the glass doors
KG Ches were divided into two; East and West sections The Eastern section had state of the art facilities, where the main research took place The Western section held the headquarters for Sales, Finance, and Operations
Jungwu confir's o to the HR on the 7th floor
There were 10 operational elevators
He really felt like being part of the workforce as he stood aet to their respective workstations
'Starting today, I work at this cowu stepped in with gusto
”You can use your Employee card at the restaurants on the premises, and the amount will be subtracted from your next paycheck Likewise, most of the convenience facilities within the company can be accessed with your e room took up space inside the Hun and co the use of co in and out of the research section Unlike the employee card, there are different levels of access If you happen to lose it, you will have to give a written apology to get another one, so please take great care of it”
This is the kind of talk that's usually given to a crowd of people selected froas in the roo room felt a little aard
”This is quite unusual They usually don't give interns access to the research section Well, a special hire ht?”
The erinned as he handed over the employee card and access card
”Do you have any questions?”
”No”
”We are going to call the tour guide, so sit tight for a moment Would you like Mix Coffee?”
”Yes, thank you”
He had heard fro procedures at the research lab She had talked to hi out a lecture It was fortunate that he ide awake during that time
– ”Fro period for new-hire researchers So, try to fit in and get a feel of the atotten most of it, but he re the holidays, there were about 15 days left This was probably the amount of tih for him to help out on KG Chewu Han?”
He turned his head as so on the Mix Coffee that an elasses in his mid-thirties, who looked like he had studied quite a bit during his days as a student He had a nice clean suit on hiratulations on the job My na-Gil I am the head of Team 1 Research teaas surprised that soreet him personally He quickly rose out of his seat and bowed
”Nice to -Gil pointed towards the doors of the HR as he glanced at the nervous Jungwu
”Shall we?”
”Yes”
While they were on their way to the elevator, Dong-Gil exa around his neck, before he said
”You don't have to be so stiff I decided to come here because I was curious about the new hire Anyway on your resume… it said you studied business administration”
”Ah… yes”
”Do you have any experience participating in any research projects?”
”No”
”What about so like a chemistry affiliated internshi+p?”
”I-I have no such experiences”
”What about personal research patents? Performance overseas? association license?”
As he continued, Jungwu could only shake his head at the questions asked of hi-Gil asked
”Then what exactly is it that you kno to do? There lea, an employee hired under special circuht
”Although I didn't y before co here”
He uidance under the supervision of Dr Seung-Guk Chun
After pressing the elevator button, Dong-Gil turned around
”Cell biology? Geno into such complicated branches I'uess you could categorize it as having so of molecules”
”Ah, you self-studied a bit about ht laugh that Dong-Gil let out was one of wu Han Don't misunderstand and just listen Our laboratory atmosphere is considered to be extremely free and liberal It is mostly not a type of workplace environment where there's a boss but rather a senior-junior dynaht even end up spending an entire year’s worth of ti the sa-Gil stepped into the opening elevator that arrived and continued speaking
”And therefore, this kind of freedom also comes with a certain deal of responsibility An incoht? At the industry where anyone can be cut or fired at any tiht”
With his hands, Dong-Gil Leehts anyways Since you've gotten the recommendation of so around But I suppose it's not as if anyone can get introduced into a laboratory with credibility like ours”
Dong-Gil turned to see if Jungwu understood the wu simply nodded his head
”Yes… I understand”
”Therefore, I was hoping that you could show off your skills at the 'New Researcher Research Ideas and Proposal assesswu's eyes widened at the unexpected proposal, and Dong-Gil Lee nonchalantly asked back
”Why? Can't do it? Well, it's understandable since the other newcomers have been here since the fall and have had three months to prepare for this assesset about it”
Jungwu got the subtle feeling that he really shouldn't ht”
”It is?”
”Hey, if the proposal gets accepted, is it possible that it escalates into a full-fledged research project?”
”Of course”
”Then obviously I have to do it Since I ca the previously shrivelling newco-Gil wore an amused expression
”It seems like you are confident?”
”It's not like that”
'More like, I guess I'll know if I try?'
Ding dong,
The elevator finished reaching the 1st floor
”Okay I'll take it that you've accepted and will notify the training supervisor Keep in uarantee of independence also comes with the responsibility to personally shoulder all the risks”
Stepping outside into the lobby, Dong-Gil Lee spotted one of his colleagues who seemed like he was in a bit of a rush and called out to hih he was the sawu stopped in his tracks The fellow looked around side to side until he finally saw Dong-Gil and shouted back with glee
”Sunbae!!”
Thehi”
”All right It looks like you're energetic as always”
”Because I was able to see Sunbae-nith now!! Haha”
”Keep your flattery at a reasonable level”
”Yes, Sir!”
Gi Tae Bae gave off the impression that he would thrive as a social butterfly