This profession has no concept of "Tet holiday"

While everyone is eagerly celebrating Tet and enjoying a long holiday with their families, those working in apartment building management are still busy with work.

Apartment building operations management: A profession that has no concept of "Tet holiday"

While everyone is eagerly celebrating Tet and enjoying a long holiday with their families, those working in apartment building management are still busy with work.

Dedicated "butlers"

On the days before Tet, the entire apartment complex is filled with gentle yellow light, like a giant candle lit in the middle of a bustling city. In each apartment, the windows are lit, the sound of laughter and chatter mixed with the fragrant smell of banh chung and braised pork makes the atmosphere warmer. Children chatter and show off their new clothes, adults gather around the dinner table, telling each other stories of the old year. A beautiful picture of Tet, simple but fulfilling.

But if you look more closely, in the dark corners of the basement or the windless corridors, you will see the silent figures still working hard. They are the security guards, the cleaners, the technicians on duty all night. Their Tet is not about spending time with their families, but about their dedication to keeping everything in the apartment building running smoothly, so that residents can celebrate Tet with peace of mind.

The apartment building management board is like a silent “conductor”, keeping everything running smoothly. (Photo: Le Toan)

Mr. Hung, a technician, was busy all day checking the electrical system and fixing the broken pump in the basement. He sat panting in the small room of the control room. He smiled and said: “The work on Tet holiday is three times busier than usual. But hearing the residents thank him for the timely handling, all the fatigue disappeared.”

Then he slowly said: “It’s just a pity that I can’t go home for Tet. Every year, I’m away from home all year, I just hope to be able to go home for Tet and have a meal with my wife and children. My wife said the two kids keep asking when their father will be back, it’s heartbreaking to hear.” His eyes suddenly darkened, but then lit up again: “Well, I’ll contribute a little bit so that the residents can have a peaceful Tet, it can be considered a consolation.”

Ms. Lan, the cleaning staff, is taking care of every corner of the main lobby floor. Each step of her cleaning is gentle but full of responsibility. She smiles, sweat beading on her forehead: “During Tet, there is twice as much trash. Fruit, gift wrapping paper, and firecracker shells... It takes forever to finish. But thinking about the residents walking out to see the clean and beautiful lobby, I think it is worth it.”

Pausing for a moment, she said sadly: “To be honest, I miss home a lot. My daughter is studying far away and can’t come home for Tet. I’m always busy and can’t visit my mother in the countryside. Sometimes I feel sad when I see people gathering together. But I’m used to this job, and I’m happy because I can do meaningful work for everyone.”

Both Mr. Hung and Ms. Lan have their own worries and simple desires for family reunion. But they choose to sacrifice and silently contribute to keep the apartment building a full and peaceful Tet season.

Workers are not alone

The apartment building management board is like a silent “conductor”, keeping everything running smoothly. They maintain the technical system, keep the environment clean, handle unexpected incidents, and ensure security and order. These jobs, though silent, are a solid foundation for a peaceful life.

Thanks to them, each resident can enjoy a complete Tet holiday with their family without worrying about complicated issues. They are not only the ones who maintain safety, cleanliness and convenience, but also the invisible thread that connects the community. In the warm Tet picture of the apartment building, they are simple but indispensable colors.

Representatives of Saigon Thang Long Group Company give gifts to employees before Tet holiday.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Nguyen Duy Thanh - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Home Real Estate Management Joint Stock Company said that the end of the year is the time when residents focus on shopping, replacing new equipment, and handling old equipment. Activities in the apartment building become more vibrant, from decoration, worship, to people preparing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet... Therefore, the workload increases significantly, accompanied by high pressure and the need for continuous support.

However, these “housekeepers” are not alone. To ensure their working spirit, the company always has policies to encourage, share, reward and motivate them in a timely manner. Members of the management board are given New Year greetings, receive New Year gifts, and receive a 13th month salary bonus before the holiday to stabilize their lives and help them feel secure at work.

Representatives of the Management Board and the Board of Directors, residents of Lu Gia Plaza apartment building organized the wrapping of Chung cakes to celebrate Tet.

In addition, the company also encourages employees to arrange their vacation time, arrange personal matters before Tet, and prepare food and necessities for the days on duty during the holiday. Employees on duty during Tet also receive gifts, incentive meals and are evaluated and rewarded based on their work attitude during this peak period.

Regarding the work organization plan, Mr. Thanh said that the company always ensures that there are staff on duty 24/7 at the apartment building. The shift schedule is arranged in rotation, each person can work one day and take one day off, to ensure both health and personal rest needs during Tet.

Sharing the same view, Mr. Nguyen The Loi - Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Saigon Thang Long Group (a business providing management and operation services for buildings, apartments, hotels, etc.) shared that at projects, the security, technical and cleaning departments must be on duty continuously, without time off for Tet.

Mr. Nguyen The Loi - Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Saigon Thang Long Group participated in the Tet preparation activities with employees.

For these departments, Saigon Thang Long annually has activities to ensure both spiritual and material factors for employees. Specifically, in addition to receiving salaries according to regulations, the Company will prepare essential foods and special gifts for employees. At the same time, during Tet, the Company's leadership will also directly visit each project to wish Tet and give lucky money to employees.

“In addition to material issues, the spirit of the workers is very important, we always focus on this. That's right. During the holidays, the leadership always takes time to accompany and share with employees, creating cohesion and not leaving workers lonely,” said Mr. Loi.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/batdongsan/quan-ly-van-hanh-nha-chung-cu-nghe-khong-co-khai-niem-nghi-tet-d242421.html