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Millionaire Mom still sweeps the streets to set an example (6 Photos)

January 23, 2013 | In: Awesome, Foreigners, Interesting

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: Yu Youzhen was compensated by the government for property and land she owned as a peasant villager and as a result of this, her family is now wealthy. However, despite her riches, she has been working as a street cleaner since 1998 in order to set a good example for her children.

14 years since her windfall, Yu Youzhen continues to start work every morning at 3am, earning only $230 (1420 yuan) per month. She has 1 day off a week, and only once she asked to go for three days to attend the funeral of her mother in law.

I think if I were in her shoes I’d probably just take up a few hobbies, but that’s what makes her decision all the more commendable.

Via Chinasmack

http://echogeo.wordpress.com/ echogeo

Here's hoping her kids pick up her great work ethic. Chive On Yu.

Livin' Legend

…That actually sounds like a passable Chinese name. I want to see that happen someday.

Zac

I could go either way on this. It's good that she's still helping and setting that example of a hard working person. But its a job an unemployed person could be having I guess. But hey if she likes it, keep rockin.

good job zac

u mean unemployed leach on society. b/c she has worked hard her whole life, she is at fault on this one. ur a fucking degenerate retard. get a clue

Easy, psycho…

Well, that escalated quickly.

Nelson Pancakes

Thumbs up for the name alone.

aaa

Good for her, she's setting a great example and I don't mind that she keeps her job at all because even though yes, there are people who are unemployed, some of those people STILL wouldn't want her job because of what it entails. There ARE jobs out there, it's just that some people find the ones vacant, humiliating or not good enough for them. If you are unemployed, you're not too good for ANY job. Take what you can get. Not saying this is EVERY unemployed person, but don't lie to yourself, you know it applies to a lot of people who complain about job hunting.

blue_bronco

Now get in the kitchen.

jensen

Don't be such a dick
Phox

she's a millionaire. she could probably pay you go get in the kitchen for her.
J-rod

This is why you're probably single and if your not then I feel sorry for whoever you're with

blue_bronco

I guess no one can take a joke anymore. KCCO

Lynn

Got to work on your timing.

thejeans

wish more people in this country had that kind of drive and work ethic

Merica

people in this country would live on the couch, eat Arbys and Papa Johns everyday, get up to 370 pounds and play x box nonstop.

Then when money ran out, live off govt and sue for medical bills from getting obese on govt money.

super chiver

she should come to the states and get paid more. shows how greedy people are. she is a millionaire and she wants more.

angelmm

um you totally missed the point of this post, right over ur head there sunshine

heywood jablowme

I'm thinking he's got his head stuck where the sun DOESN'T shine.

412Chiver

That made no sense at all. You first say she should come to the states to make more, and then bitch about how greedy people are…. umm what?
The_Dood

Am I the only one that took this as sarcasm?

super chiver

yes you are the only one apparently the others have some anger issues.

Huell

Ya know you could still set an example for you kids and do something a little more profitable & interesting. I can respect this, but award 0 kudos.

Anon

Yes Jabba you're right

MylesofStyles

That's just wrong dude…Now get the fuck out of here and go get him Solo and the Wookiee.

mollymarie

Commendable to say the least and very humbling
deartragedy

I miss my mom…

loveyoumom

MIne passed away 10 years ago today…I know the feeling all to well. KCCO, my friend.

deartragedy

You too, bro. KCCO.

Brian

Stupid is as stupid does.

Alex

Thanks for proving so!

Frank

Obviously Alex is another worker with no dreams or aspirations, that doesn't think family is worth spending more than once per week with.

Obedient little Alex, he knows what smart is.

Top-shelf

If she donates the money then it's awesome…

Samuel

Why? Hasn't she EARNED that money? Isn't it hers?

HoustonCHIVES

notice this is not in the US…

Thats a lot of work

Because we don't sweep our streets with big ass brooms.

Frank

Or teach our children that its best to only see them once a week.

Kcco

She starts work at 3am, meaning if its an 8 hour day, she's home by 11am.. Pretty sure she actually gets a lot of time with them

Frank

Probably because of the labor laws.

The US has this weird thing about not employing children, or using people as the equivalence of a pack animal.

I bet if chive had posted this and said;

look at this poor lady that has to get up at 3 am 6 days a week, only ever getting 3 days off for a funeral, and gets paid dirt. People would think it sad. But make it about how awesome it is cause she is rich, well…. Just look at how many people are looking at this like its the model the world should strive for.

It's cute.

sean m.

I see what Yu did there…

(good for her too)

chive on
Porkins

I am shocked by the amount of negativity this woman is generating. She is simultaneously contributing to society AND doing what she thinks is best for her children. And there are people mocking her for it

Frank

I dunno, if I wanted to do what was best for my children, I might do something that allows me to spend more than 1 day a week with them.

But I'm sure this fits in great with what the government thinks is best for the children. To do your job, no matter what, at any cost to your family life.
Frank

Also, many people have dreams and aspirations that they might pursue if they had the resources to do so. I guess this woman does not.

I don't mock her for it, but am well aware this is the result of a life of government teaching you the goal in life is to be an obedient worker.

Porkins

You don't know anything about this woman, so I don't know why you pretend to know what her hopes and dreams are, or why you would presume you know what's best for her children. According to the story, she works because she wants to work, not because the government taught her. The day hard work is no longer a laudable goal is the day we become, well, America.

Frank

I know that if she had a million dollars, she would sweep the streets and spend one day a week with her family.

I know that you are in such a hurry to put me down, that you wont take 2 seconds to read that I was talking about what I think would be best for my own children.

Anon

Notice that the post says that she works from 3am to 11am.

That means she has the rest of the day to spend with her children, no? Be home in the afternoon when they get home from school?

You can bet her kids won't have everything handed to them on a plate too.

Frank

Uhhhh…. notice that the post does not say that.

No, they wont have everything handed to them on a plate, and if they follow mommy's good example, they can work their lives away and ALMOST afford to eat.

Someone who thinks there should be more people like this need to work 6 days a week with no time off, earning $230 a month. Then tell me it's something you want for your children.

Good luck fulfilling your life as a peasant villager. Very noble career path that is.

Frank

The day hard works trumps family, we will become, well, China.

Choke on it fatty.
Frank

Working hard is one thing, being a drone another.

SATXChiver

The world needs more people like this
Chet

I wonder if there are some poor people that would like that job.

Samuel

I wonder if those poor people would do as good a job as she does.

l00p

Isnt she taking up someones job who needs the money, unlike her? Fair play like but maybe give someone else a chance?
Revlis1

Commendable? Seriously? Did nobody notice that this is a Chinese sourced story? This is propaganda good old fashioned "look at how amazingly dedicated to the state our people are" propaganda.

Just off camera is a handler, managing the interaction through presence alone.

Maybe

PappyCrux

The first thing I woulda done is get the heck out of China!

Nick

Can't she afford one of those backpack blowers?
drewdeze

she gets props cause i sure in the hell wouldn't do it. i'd be in turks n caicos sippin mai tai's looking at beyonce's booty
Tim

wow, that's nothing less than inspiring!

Frank

Here's your broom. You can start today.

John

So she's worth millions (because taxpayers paid her for land) AND still draws a taxpayer-funded salary? What a gal.

Coldzilla

Yeah for a whole $230 bucks a month

Ass

Jerkinstein

I, for one, am disappointed at the lack of "Why Yu…" jokes in this thread.
Coldzilla

Commendable but I hope once her kids are grown she'll take a little ME time
Eder

Bless this woman. Need more people like this in the world.

Frank

Drop out of high school and you could be one too.

asd

why am I not shocked that she's not American…

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