The United States is a capitalist country, and the largest capitalist country in the world, but it is also a country that places great emphasis on employee rights.
Here, the existence of trade unions is not a joke; they genuinely protect the interests of employees. The 8-hour workday, for example, is strictly adhered to and enshrined in law.
Here, if a company infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of its employees, the union can step in to negotiate with the company.
If negotiations fail and legal avenues are too slow, then I'm sorry, but you might be facing a strike.
Once it escalates to a strike, the vast majority of companies are the first to compromise, going through the process of paying compensation, apologizing, and improving treatment.
After all, it's about making money, it's business; you kneel when you have to, and there's no shame in it!
How much money does it cost to pay these poor devils a little more in wages? How much money will be lost if work is delayed for a day? The accounts need to be clear.
So in Hollywood, unless there are special circumstances, weekends are holidays, and even film crews clock in and out on time, generally never working overtime.
If overtime is truly necessary, double pay is definitely given; otherwise, expect the union to cause trouble.
At this moment, a Lincoln SUV was speeding on the highway towards Anaheim. A man and a woman, Eric and Gal Gadot, were inside.
"I've never been to Disney Land before. I heard it's every child's dream place," Gal Gadot said with a hopeful expression.
"Doesn't Israel have a Disney Land?"
"No, I heard there were plans to build one, but for some reason, it didn't happen. That's a matter for the government and businessmen, not something we should concern ourselves with."
"Then this trip was the right choice. We can relax for two days, and you can play to your heart's content. You haven't seen much of the scenery since you came to the United States, have you?"
Gadot pouted: "There's no time at all, okay? You brought me here and then just left me to it. It's been almost a month, and we've only met twice."
"Not only do we not meet, but you even arrange work remotely. Judy found teachers for Refaeli and me. We study acting in the morning and practice physical training in the afternoon."
"After practicing all day, I finally get to rest, but then she often takes us to observe on set. I've been to the sharknado set eight times already."
Eric laughed heartily: "That can't be helped. After all, you haven't had any exposure to acting, and there isn't much time left before you join the cast, so we can only use a crash course approach."
Eric was well aware of what Judy was doing. Acting isn't enough just by learning; one must observe and learn on set.
Things like blocking and camera angles, no matter how much you talk about them, are not as good as trying them out yourself.
An experienced actor, with what seems like an unintentional bit of blocking, perhaps only shifts half a step, but can present their front to the camera, and the audience won't even realize it was deliberate.
As for those new beginners, they might have learned theory well in school, but they go blank on set and often get yelled at so much they don't know which way is up.
Of course, Eric only let them observe and learn on set; he would never allow them to appear in bad films. Their reputation must always be maintained.
Gal Gadot sighed: "I know you're doing this for my own good, but it feels like I'm back in school. I don't think anyone likes that feeling, except for Hermione Granger."
Speaking of school, Eric looked at her. The collagen on her profile seemed to bubble, as if pressing it would make it spring back, making one want to pinch it.
However, this girl was only 17 years old, just graduated from high school. She should have gone to university after the summer vacation.
Or, if she were in Israel, she would have to join the army, but he brought her to the United States instead.
"Gadot, there's something I need to ask your opinion on."
Gal Gadot glanced at him: "How rare, you actually know how to ask. Don't you usually just issue commands? My boss."
As she spoke, she imitated Eric's voice, shouting gruffly: "Gadot, you can't neglect your dancing; Gadot, you'd best find time to practice martial arts; Gadot, don't forget your modeling experience, you need to know how to show your sexiness; it's just like my old man, blah blah blah…"
Eric burst into laughter again: "Am I really that excessive?"
"Of course, you're much more excessive, like Sherlock and Grandet, you want to squeeze out every last bit of energy from others!"
"Hahaha… If I were Grandet, I wouldn't have specifically brought you out to play today, and my demands for Refaeli aren't as high. Don't you understand?"
Gal Gadot pouted, but she was very happy in her heart. Compared to Refaeli, Eric clearly valued her more.
"Gadot, back to the matter at hand. You are 17 years old now, and as an Israeli, you face two issues: first, you should be serving in the military next year, and second, do you plan to go to university?"
The car fell silent. Gal Gadot pondered for a moment and said, "This is what I'm worried about. In my country, military service is mandatory. I'm afraid after filming transformers, I'll have to go back."
"No, I'm asking, do you want to serve in the military?"
Gal Gadot was stunned for a moment: "Unless forced by circumstances, I don't think anyone would want to."
"I understand. Then leave it to me. I can't allow you to disappear for two years just as you're becoming famous."
"What do you plan to do?"
Eric smiled: "It's simple. I'll arrange for you to get American citizenship, making you a dual citizen, and then you can choose to attend university here."
"This way, although Israel still has the right to conscript you, because you are studying abroad and are a dual citizen, your enlistment can be delayed until you finish your studies."
"And a bachelor's degree certainly isn't enough. You need to continue your education, extending your time in school for ten or eight years. By the time you finish your studies, you will have become an assistant professor at the university, and your age will have exceeded the limit, so your enlistment will automatically be canceled."
Gal Gadot was a bit bewildered: "You can do that?"
"Why not? I had someone consult a lawyer. Many children of powerful figures in your country do this. The law always restricts those who lack power."
"Okay, but can I get naturalized that quickly?"
"Hahaha, Gadot, you still don't understand. The law always restricts those who lack power, and that's even more true in the United States!"
"I suggest you study acting. The coursework isn't too demanding, and graduating smoothly won't be an issue. USC is a good choice."
Gal Gadot nodded: "When I got on that plane, I no longer had a choice, Eric. I'll just listen to you. After all, no one else is giving me advice."
Continuing their journey, California Disney is very close to Los Angeles, only 30 kilometers away. It wasn't long before they arrived at their destination.
"Wow… I've wanted to come to this castle for a long time."
"Then let's relax and unwind. After being so busy for so long, I don't want to deal with box office, contracts, or anything else. Everything can wait until Monday!"