In the workplace, we always encounter all kinds of people and things. Sometimes, some seemingly trivial things can trigger a series of chain reactions that catch people off guard. I encountered such an incident today, which made me feel both helpless and confused.
At noon today, I was sorting out documents in the office when my boss suddenly called me over. He handed me 10 yuan and told me to buy a pack of cigarettes. I was a little puzzled, because I knew that the boss didn't usually smoke, but since it was the boss's order, I naturally didn't dare to ask more, so I took the money and went.
There is only one cigarette in the commissary near the company, and the price is 15 yuan. I thought about it, and since the boss only gave 10 yuan, I had to pay the remaining 5 yuan myself. I bought the cigarettes, went back to the office, and handed the cigarettes to my boss along with the 5 yuan I had recovered.
Unexpectedly, the boss's face sank after taking the cigarette, he looked at me, then at the cigarette, and then said coldly: "What kind of cigarette are you? I never smoke this brand." I was stunned, and quickly explained that this was the only option for the nearby commissary, and you only gave me 10 yuan, so I had to post 5 yuan myself.
The boss didn't answer me, he just waved his hand and motioned for me to go out. I stood there, still holding the 5 yuan in my hand, and my heart was mixed. Did I do something wrong? I just did what my boss told me to buy cigarettes, why did I end up being disliked?
I returned to my seat, unable to calm down for a long time. I began to wonder if I was doing something wrong, should I have asked my boss what he liked to smoke, should I not have paid for it myself, but there seemed to be no standard answer to these questions.
In the afternoon, I was a little absent-minded. I can't help but think back to when I first joined the company, I was full of passion and determined to make it big in the workplace. However, reality is always much more complicated than imagined. I have come to understand that the workplace is not only a contest of ability, but also a game of interpersonal relationships.
Just as I was deep in thought, my colleague Xiao Zhang walked over. He looked at me and seemed to see my unhappiness. I told him what happened to me, and after hearing this, Xiao Zhang patted me on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry too much, the boss may just be in a bad mood." You've done a great job, next time pay attention. ”
Xiao Zhang's words made me feel a little better. I looked at him gratefully, and my heart warmed. Perhaps, this is where the warmth of the workplace lies. Even if there are difficulties and setbacks at times, as long as you have the support and understanding of your colleagues, everything is not a problem.
This incident also taught me a valuable lesson: in the workplace, we need to learn to observe and understand the needs of others, and at the same time, we must also learn to protect ourselves from unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.
Finally, I would like to say to all my friends who are struggling in the workplace, no matter what difficulties you encounter, don't give up. As long as we maintain a positive attitude and face challenges bravely, we will always find our own piece of the sky.
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