Chapter 49

Julia and Melanie got along wonderfully and found working together enjoyable. Moreover, Melanie could tell that, despite being newly opened, the boutique was already quite successful. After recovering the costs, she had already made 1500 dollars that day alone. It was a significant amount, especially since Melanie had already earned more than most government workers make in a month, with factory workers earning even less despite overtime. At this rate, Melanie was likely to earn more than Edward. Julia said enthusiastically, "I'd love to work here with you. I've got nothing going on anyway, and staying home gets boring." Melanie thought briefly before saying, "I'm not sure what the standard rate is, but I can offer you a base salary of 600 dollars a month, plus a commission on every sale. Would that work for you?" The private sector was just beginning to boom, with many places hiring at much lower wages than government positions. Some businesses offered only 400 dollars monthly,