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Today James got an interview call as a substitute BK teacher at SMU where he used to go to school. What recommended him was Bu Yeni, his BK teacher first, for seeing James's job application letter addressed to the school.

This Ms. Yeni will soon be applying for maternity leave. But before that, the school asked him to first recommend his successor, who would then be interviewed directly by the principal, before actually being able to work as a substitute teacher.

In the case of recommendation submission, Bu Yeni was released to choose his successor through personal recommendation. He is also allowed to choose someone who applies for work at the SMU based on the incoming job application letter. This is where Bu Yeni accidentally saw James's job application letter.

Apparently Bu Yeni still remembers James as one of his students who 4-5 years ago had made him bother and anxious. James is not a troubled boy. His behavior is still classified as a good student and his lesson values still meet graduation standards.

But when asked about future plans ahead of graduation, such as whether to major or what career as a career, James' answer is Big Zero. It can almost be equated with troubled students who have been guided so far.

Already 3-4 times James was called to the BK room regarding the problem. Already briefed. I was also given time to think. But still there is no significant development between one meeting and the next. If advised, the answer is only "yes, yes" only, without changes.

At that time, Bu Yeni had planned to call James' parents to discuss the matter. But James refused. He managed to convince Bu Yeni that in time he would definitely find his way (although in reality, it did not happen). At that time, Bu Yeni tried to trust James, seeing James's character who had not had problems at school.

Therefore, Bu Yeni was quite surprised to see his protege who used to be somewhat troubled in determining his future career, now it turns out to take the same path as him. On the grounds that Bu Yeni felt quite familiar with the character of James, coupled with being driven by curiosity, then Bu Yeni decided to recommend James as his successor.

And here James is now, being interviewed by his former principal.

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Of course this makes the Wijaya family happy, especially James. This opportunity can be a great work experience for his future career.

Next Monday, James will start his work at the SMU, with working hours from 07:00 - 15:00 from Monday to Friday.

With this development, it certainly affects several situations in the Wijaya family, especially the setting of Mama Ratna's working hours and time for Celine. Mama Ratna now set her teaching hours just above 16:00, to make sure that there should be someone in the house to take her place accompanying Celine.

As for James, his time for Celine would be much reduced. Only on the new weekend can he refocus on planning his studies and therapy, or maybe just accompany Celine for a walk.

In ordinary days, the time to accompany/keep Celine at home is only about an hour, because after 16:00, sometimes Papa Heru or Alex has gone home. This means that the next Celine learning session will begin.

Mama Ratna reminded James, not because he had worked, he later abandoned Celine. He must be careful and wise in dividing his time. After all, Celine was his responsibility. James understood this and accepted it.

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