That morning, the silence of the office was shattered by the vibration of my phone.
It was a message from an unknown number: "Hello, Mr. Li, are you free tonight?" We need to talk. ”
I frowned, thinking to myself, what kind of immortal is this?
Who are you? I replied.
The other party did not respond for a long time. I put my phone aside and continued to work.
Until the bell rings for the end of work and the phone vibrates again.
Miss Xu recommended you to give me career planning guidance, is it okay? The message was accompanied by a smiling emoji.
Ms. Xu is my regular client, she always assesses talents accurately and goes out of her way to recommend my services to them.
It seems that this mysterious person may really have something urgent to discuss with me.
Of course, when and where is it convenient? "Although the working hours have passed, for the sake of Miss Xu's face, I have to be polite.
After agreeing to meet at a café not far from the office, I hurriedly sorted out my folders and prepared to go.
When you walk into the café, it is dusk, and the faint twilight shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows on the warm wooden tabletop, which adds a softer atmosphere to the usually cold and hard urban corners.
Not long after I sat down, a lady in a simple but smart suit with a slightly nervous face mixed with expectant eyes walked up to me.
Mr. Lee? "Hello. Her weak but firm strength came from the handshake, "Thank you very much for your willingness to see me." ”
As the exchange deepened, her name was Lin Zhi, and she was a person who had just been in the workplace for two years but was full of ambitions and dreams.
By elevating herself to become a department head, she hopes to demonstrate what it takes for women to push boundaries and succeed in a male-dominated field.
When the topic turned to the private level, Lin Zhi paused: "Actually. She lowered her head, "If possible." Maybe we can go one step closer than just a working relationship. ”
As soon as these words came out, it was like a hammer hitting the chest - I didn't expect this to happen anyway!
I have missed the opportunity to love several times because I focused on my career, but I was so bluntly confessed!
Keep a calm tone: "Miss Lin....Trying to refuse in the gentlest way, "Workplace romances are easy to cause misunderstanding and distress....”
Lin Zhi's face changed slightly, but he didn't flinch: "Please listen to me," there was courage and determination hidden in his voice, "Even if I can't be a partner, I hope to learn more from you." ”
After a moment of eye contact, we came to the same conclusion that it would be purely based on professional development, that we would work together and that clear boundaries would be in place to prevent any misunderstandings.
In the next few weeks, a little gossip began to circulate within the company;
There are all sorts of arguments"Special attention"to"Exchange of rights"And so on, groundless, speculation grows and spreads.
Whenever I think of such gossip in the dead of night, I always feel very anxious and even angry; Know that you have to find out the source and stop it!
On the eve of the planned action, a message was received from Nyingchi:"Mr. Lee, please forgive you for the inconvenience......"
* During the call, she explained that due to her stress, she had inadvertently disclosed to her colleagues that she had asked me for help.
And a few of them distorted their intentions and spread false news...
In the end, the truth of the incident was confirmed through communication, and a consensus was reached: strengthen confidentiality measures and eliminate the impact with a unified external voice.
After the incident has subsided, reflect on the lesson: In modern society, even if you take precautions, you still need to be alert to possible problems, and at the same time, you need to experience the art of dealing with complex interpersonal relationships.
Over time, Lin Zhi has shown extraordinary talent and determination in his work.
Not only has she successfully improved her skill level, but she has also led the team to complete a number of major projects, earning the respect of her colleagues and the recognition of her superiors.
I have also changed from a bystander to a witness, watching a young man who is just starting out in his career, full of passion and ambition, gradually grow into a good leader.
This feeling is complex and proud—complex because of the delicate relationship that has brought us misunderstandings and challenges; Pride comes from seeing a person with potential and shine.
However, in the workplace, climbing to the top is not an easy task.
Linzhi faced more difficult tasks and pressures, but also had to deal with the effects of office battles and endless gossip.
But she has always remained tenacious and has refuted all doubts with her practical actions.
One night, at a celebration banquet held by the company, I stood in the corner, quietly sipping red wine.
Lin Zhi came over and toasted me: "Without your trust and guidance, I would not have what I am today." ”
You're so polite. I replied, "It's you who have worked hard to get it yourself." ”
Perhaps. She laughed, "But you know what?
The most important takeaway is not just the position or the superficial glory ......”
Oh? I asked curiously.
It is to learn how to maintain inner peace in the midst of wind and rain. "As you always say, 'Principles are more important than short-term gains.'" ‘’
At this moment, the noise around seems to have disappeared, Only two remained, once because of a simple text message, began to get acquainted, went through twists and turns together, and finally reached a state of understanding and respect.
After the feast, I looked at the starry sky and pondered: no matter what situation you are in, you need to keep your heart in mind; Don't forget the original intention, in order to pass through the fog, to the goal, the workplace is like a battlefield.
Every step is a test of wisdom and courage, but true victory often belongs to those who can stick to the right path even when they are isolated.
Life is always full of unknowns, but it is only through each test that we can discover the true value. "
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