Dong Mingzhu and former employee Meng Yutong's Weibo controversy: An Internet celebrity's counterattack triggers reflections When a company's executives publicly criticize former employees for becoming Internet celebrities, does this mean real work and the Internet world?
Conflicts between the realms?
On December 14, Dong Mingzhu, chairman of Gree Electric Appliances, criticized former employee Meng Yutong for not doing his job as a secretary at the induction ceremony of the 2023 college students, and finally fired him due to his personal behavior.
The incident sparked heated discussions, and Meng Yutong's smart response on social platforms also attracted widespread attention.
This controversy is not only a contradiction between two people, but also involves the relationship between real work and personal development, which is worth going deeper.
Dong Mingzhu's criticism of Meng Yutong is not the first time, she expressed anger and believes that although Meng Yutong has become an Internet celebrity, she has neglected her own work.
In contrast, Meng Yutong's response was full of wisdom and generosity, she said that life is long, there are answers, and all troubles have nothing to do with the outside world.
Although the two have yet to go head-to-head, the controversy has raised questions about the environment in which young employees are growing.
Although Dong Mingzhu's speech showed that he was quite dissatisfied with Meng Yutong, the relationship between the two has also undergone fundamental changes.
Meng Yutong has become an Internet celebrity through the company's platform, with an annual income of nearly 10 million, which has sparked a lot of discussions about the development space and personal development of young employees.
Regarding the reason for Meng Yutong's resignation, Dong Mingzhu said that he could not tolerate the behavior of engaging in side jobs after work.
However, there is also an opinion that it is normal for young employees to engage in personal side hustles outside of work and does not harm the interests of the company.
Does this mean that there is a different perception of personal development outside of work between the company and its employees?When dealing with employee issues, companies need more communication and understanding.
Young employees will inevitably have some confusion and temptation in the process of growing up, and need more guidance and care.
At the same time, employees also need to cherish their opportunities, deal with disputes rationally, and constantly improve themselves to become a better version of themselves.
The thinking triggered by this controversy is not only about the contradiction between Dong Mingzhu and Meng Yutong, but also about the balance between real work and personal development.
In the midst of such a controversy, do you think companies should tolerate employees engaging in personal side hustles outside of work?Welcome to leave a message to discuss.