'Family happiness begins with simple things'

Love from the factory

The family of Mr. Tran Van Khanh and Ms. To Thi Thao is one of 38familyThe exemplary workers were recognized by the Provincial Labor Federation recently. This recognition is completely worthy of the efforts of each individual and the solidarity of the couple over many years of building family happiness together.

In 1999, after completing 2 years of military service, Mr. Khanh returned to apply for a job as a security guard at Song Lam Paper Joint Stock Company. A year later, Ms. Thao started working in the company kitchen. Seeing each other's valuable qualities, they fell in love with each other and became husband and wife. At the starting point of the journey called "family", all they had at that time were their hard-working hands and sincere love for each other. Although the road was long and difficult, both of them were confident in their choice.

Ms. Thao works in the cooking team, Mr. Khanh works in the production team in the same company. Photo: NVCC

After a period of working as a security guard, Mr. Khanh was recognized by the company's leadership for his abilities and sent to further study to transfer to the technical department. The first years of marriage were also the most difficult and challenging time for the couple. Working together in the same company had advantages such as working together, understanding each other's work, easily sympathizing and supporting each other, but there were also many limitations.

Mr. Khanh recalls: “Because we work in the same company, the company's problems are also the family's problems. When things are going well, both husband and wife are doing well, when things are going poorly, both husband and wife are struggling. There were times when the company was having a hard time making money, the children were in trouble, and the couple had to borrow money to pay for food for the family and school fees for the children. Going through days like that, we appreciate the help of friends and relatives, and the sharing of hardships from our partner even more.”

Not only are they compatible in family life, Mr. Khanh and his wife always encourage each other to complete well the tasks assigned by the company and create conditions to help each other at work.

Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao are both active and enthusiastic members of the company's movement activities. Photo: NVCC

His quick wit, eagerness to learn, sociable and open personality have helped Mr. Khanh gain the trust of his superiors and colleagues. Not only is he proficient in the production process and knowledgeable about many tasks in the factory, Mr. Khanh also has many initiatives and improvements that contribute to the company's benefits. His initiative of not using dehumidifying fans has reduced electricity consumption, saving hundreds of millions of VND each year, which has been recognized by the company and the industry union has considered recommending commendation to his superiors. As Vice Chairman of the Union, Mr. Khanh plays an important role in building cultural, physical education and sports movements for workers and always promptly grasps the thoughts and aspirations of workers.

Ms. Thao's contributions and dedication in the role of Head of the dining room team were also recognized by the company's leaders. For many years, both he and she have achieved the title of Emulation Fighter at the grassroots level, received Certificates of Merit and Certificates of Merit from theunion levels.

Simple happiness

The happiness of Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao is due to their love of work. They not only complete their tasks as workers at the company but also do their jobs as farmers at home.

To ensure green and clean meals for workers, Ms. Thao tries to work more fields, grow more vegetables, raise more chickens and ducks to supply the company kitchen. Although the job requires them to work hard, staying up late and waking up early, it brings a lot of joy.

Ms. Thao shared: “Thinking about being able to provide delicious and clean meals for my colleagues and family gives me more motivation to try. Not to mention the companionship and help of my husband and children also makes the work easier and more meaningful.”

In addition to their work at the company, Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao also actively increase production. Photo: NVCC

The happiness of Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao always goes hand in hand with sharing. When Ms. Thao knows that he is an enthusiastic, dynamic person who likes to participate in movement activities, she always creates conditions for him to participate. On the days when he leaves early and comes home late to organize an event for the company, actively "carrying the load" to help his brothers and colleagues, she arranges the family work herself without a single complaint. When he finishes work at the company, Mr. Khanh takes the time to come home to help his wife grow vegetables, raise chickens, raise ducks, chop wood... They believe that only by sharing can difficulties be reduced and joy be complete.

In raising their children, Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao always set an example for their children. Photo: NVCC

Another factor that contributes to the happiness of Khanh and Thao's family is respect. Because of respect, they never speak harshly or are tense with each other, but always understand and sympathize with each other. This sets an example for their children and creates harmony in the family, even though there were times when their family had 4 generations living under one roof.

In his story, Mr. Khanh repeatedly affirmed the importance of family in his career. He confided: “Even though I am just a very ordinary worker with a simple family, I understand that,family happinessis the biggest motivation for me to strive more in my work".

Simple and rustic, the happiness of Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao is also the common happiness of many families of workers.

The happy little family of Mr. Khanh and Ms. Thao. Photo: NVCC