Recently, when I talked to my old friend Xu Qing about his experience in the workplace, he confided in me about his confusion about his hard work over the years.
This makes me ponder: should we put the excessive pursuit of fame above life?
Recalling the years when we first joined the public institution, Xu Qing was like a soldier who ran endlessly, with the determination to obtain the "evaluation".
He devotes himself to his work, and learning business knowledge and completing tasks conscientiously has become what he must do every day.
Leaders praised him as the backbone of the business, and colleagues praised him for his success.
However, with the passage of time, more than ten years have passed in a hurry like a white horse.
Although Xu Qing was promoted to the position of section chief, he still stuck to the front line and worked hard.
Whenever the end of the year approaches, he still strives for a better ranking, for fear of being surpassed by others.
Once, when I was drinking, Xu Qing confided in me about the exhaustion in his heart.
He longed to slow down, hoping that his work would be a little easier.
However, once there is some relaxation, the achievements accumulated in the past may be replaced by new people, and the leader may have to criticize and educate him.
This predicament made him feel helpless.
Listening to Xu Qing's complaints, I couldn't help but think deeply: What are we fighting for fame? Do those honors and titles really give us substantial rewards?
Maybe it's just a temporary bonus and praise from the leader. But after the passing of youth, it is difficult to find it.
Once when Xu Qing first got married, he rarely accompanied his wife because of his busy work.
The wife silently teaches her husband and children at home alone, and tries her best to cope with all the hardships and challenges after the birth of the child.
Looking back, I feel sorry for Xu Qing.
Fortunately, as the atmosphere in the workplace has begun to change in recent years, "reasonable intensity" has become the new slogan – measures such as reducing unnecessary meeting time and improving work efficiency have been introduced.
Xu Qing's generation is the backbone of the unit, wouldn't it be better if they could travel lightly?
Therefore, I advise Xu Qing: at this age, we should moderately reduce our enthusiasm for work, pay attention to our health, and enjoy the joy of life.
Spend more time with family and hobbies. That's what I suggest to myself.
It is wise to let go of the fame and listen to the real needs of your heart, and to manage your time and energy wisely.
After careful consideration, Xu Qing nodded in agreement.
He realized that he had forgotten the original taste of life.
Since then, Xu Qing has adjusted her work status and began to face life positively and optimistically.
And I decided to follow my advice – no more wasting my youth chasing fame.
After all, we are no longer young and frivolous, and learning to give up certain things will take us further.
Only by knowing how to give up some can you get more returns.
At the end of the day, we all understand that what really matters is not honors and titles, but finding a balance in a limited life and enjoying the beauty of work and life.