all different some had to pick cotton. some had to clean. like things u hate doing or some type of chore. and what ever it was the owners made it harder. or unless u were the white people that liked...
There is a job market for welding jobs. I am not sure what location you are referring too, but my suggestion would be to contact an employment agency to find out where exact positions are.
For Chinese people government job is still better because well paid no worries about sales presure and first of all is much better welfare system. But less motivated. Privte jobs since the boss watch...