17 A Day of Interviews (2/2)
”All the energy has dissipated, it is the equivalent of spoilt food, so it has to be discarded.”
”Very well, I will go tomorrow.”
Mazur glanced at Iris who was standing slightly within earshot. ”And you're assistant.”
”There are no concerns. Don't forget, I'm the people person.”
Ivan split from Mazur and left him to teach the scientists. They also needed to start mass producing nanobots, which were required for forced evolution of a three-dimensional being into a four-dimensional one.
”What is this about… hunting for food?” Iris asked nervously once she could secretly talk with him in the car to the venue prepared for employee interviews. She had even shifted her weight and leaned against Ivan to be able to whisper without the driver hearing.
Ivan chuckled lightly in response, ”It is not something you need to worry about, just make sure my schedule is free all of tomorrow. You will understand more about it in the future.”
”But… what do I tell the higher ups?”
”Exactly what you will see, I mysteriously disappeared after saying I would return later that night.”
”O-Okay.”
*****
”Welcome everyone, to the first round of interviews to partake in a new company which will redefine the entire galaxy's understanding of what is possible. Many of you appear to be overly nervous, there is no need for this, none of you will be forced to join.”
Ivan spoke from a podium to a throng of a thousand people matching the professions Ivan had requested Yukeli for. Everyone had been provided new clothing for the occasion by the empire, but there were still different expressions depending on their previous social standing. The miners and minor trades had rougher appearances from years of physical labor, while the scientists, land prospectors and architects had more regal countenances and sat straighter.
”Before any confidential company information is provided, at which point in time there will be no turning down the job, I will give you enough of an idea as to whether you wish to partake in this era defining endeavour.”
”You will be moving to a new land, one unlike anything you have ever seen or experienced before. This will include an adaption process which does include some danger. There is the chance of failing this adaption, but the rate of failure is lower than 5 percent so you don't need to feel nervous. This adaption process is a forced evolution that will make you stronger, faster, and significantly increase your lifespan.”
Ivan watched the people closely, smiling broadly when they appeared to take a great interest at the idea of a longer lifespan.
”Now that you are aware of the danger, I will answer in general questions before you decide to stay for the interview or depart. Nobody will hold you accountable if you do so, but you must be aware that once you do, there will be no second chance.”
A middle-aged female Vulpes, a prominently skilled architect, was the first to raise her hand. ”I want to know why we should give up our current employment for this new position?”
”Have you ever wanted to broaden your horizons? You will be designing buildings far greater than you could possibly imagine. Not to mention, with the extended lifespan, I wonder just how great you can become.”
The woman smiled contently and sat back down, setting her resolution that this was an opportunity she shouldn't give up.
”What about pay and our families? We work hard just to provide for them every week, we can't suddenly stop that support,” A random minor stood and asked pensively.
”As I will be making large investments in you, there will be no monetary compensation during the initial period. You will also have no use of it during this time, but a new currency will be created at a later date, which you will be compensated with.”
”During the period in which you are gone, the Yolkien Empire will be providing more than ample monetary support so they will have no concerns in daily life. You will also have the opportunity for your families to migrate over to our location in the future as long as you wish.”
Several people had mixed feelings, but the support that would be provided to them and their families was truly generous.
”What about home? Will we get to come back here?” A horticulturist asked this question.
”Becoming a part of my company means your new home will be with the company. You will have the opportunity to come back to this planet to visit, or for vacations, but it will no longer be your home. This is a somewhat tough for some people to understand, but you will understand more once you have transitioned into my company.”
Some people appeared slightly unsure and were wavering on whether to leave or not, but nearly everyone stayed. There was only five people who decided to leave and return to their normal lives.
Ivan then took the people for a quick one-on-one private interview. This was only to test several answers through a lie detector. They merely needed to confirm that they were not spies or had ill intentions, and could give loyalty to the company.
Only ten people were rejected through this interview process and were escorted out under a military convoy, while the remaining 985 people returned to the main hall.
Ivan also stood in front of the podium and declared openly with a friendly smile.
”Everyone, I personally welcome you to Celestial Trade Incorporated.”