[You have been offered a position as Chief Glassmaker (Probationary) under the Research Department.
[Salary: 20 Silver/day (Probationary)
[Tasks: 1. Oversee the Glassmaking Operations and Resource Management
2. Drive Innovation and Product Development
3. Lead the design and artistic direction of the department
4. Ensure rigorous quality control and consistency
5. Supervise and mentor apprentices and junior glassmakers]
[Do you accept? Yes | No?]
Ryan saw the older man in a daze. "Uncle?" he asked, but there was no answer.
The siblings looked at each other before turning to him, waving their palms in front of his face. "Hello~"
Sunny outright pinched his arm.
"A-Ah," Ricky flinched, startled by the sudden closeness of his nephew and niece.
"What is it, uncle? You were in a daze."
"I… well, I seem to have gotten a job offer?"
"A what?"
Ricky Calma was a shareholder in a big architectural glass company.
The company mostly made glass for facades like window curtains, stained glass for modern churches, and also high-quality glass for precision instruments.
He started out as one of the R&D Folks but was promoted to one of the shareholders by virtue of his talents. Rather, he was almost pirated, so the owner decided to give him a share of the company—a huge risk that ultimately paid off.
During that time, he also managed to secure some government contracts which further increased his value, also getting him another percentage of shares.
Anyway, it could be said that Ricky was a well-deserved expert in the field.
His passion for glass started when, as a child, he passed by one of the ancient churches that had become a tourist attraction in the area.
It was a surreal experience when he entered that tall church. It made him feel small and humble, and then the colorful lights coming from the stained glass windows washed over him, touching his heart.
Oddly, it was not on the building that he became obsessed with, nor did he become religious. Rather, he got obsessed with the translucent materials that allowed light to enter the massive structure, adding levity to its composition.
"A job offer?"
"Yes."
"What is it?"
"Head Glassmaker."
Ryan: "..."
Sunny: "..." Why did she suddenly feel embarrassed?
"A Head Glassmaker already? Can you tell us more about the job offer?"
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