In this high-rise city, the office is not only a place for us to work, but also a second home. But in this small universe of tension and competition, there's a seemingly harmless but ubiquitous form of bullying that's quietly playing out – and that's office smoking.
Xiao Zhang is an ordinary newcomer to the workplace, with dreams and enthusiasm, he stepped into this new world full of possibilities. However, he soon discovered that in addition to the challenges of his work, there was one thing that made him feel unusually uncomfortable – and that was the smell of smoke wafting from the office from time to time.
Whenever the lunch break came, some colleagues would light a cigarette at their workstations, and Xiao Zhang could only cover his mouth and secretly change places in the thick smoke. It's not that he doesn't like these colleagues, and he doesn't object to them smoking, but he really has a hard time standing the discomfort of smoke.
Xiao Zhang has tried to explain his troubles to them, hoping that they will go to the designated smoking area to smoke, but such requests are often only exchanged for a sentence of "you are making a big fuss". He felt helpless and began to wonder if he was too sensitive.
However, Zhang is not the only one affected. Around him, there are many colleagues like him who suffer in silence. Some of them are allergic to smoke, while others are reluctant to passively inhale secondhand smoke. Their discomfort and protests always seem to go unnoticed, and the air quality in the office is getting worse and worse as a result.
Xiao Zhang's troubles did not disappear because of his silence. On the contrary, the smoke in the office seems to be getting thicker as time goes on. Whenever he saw the smoke rings inadvertently exhaled by his colleagues, his heart felt like he had been pricked by a needle. He began to worry that if this continued, would his health be affected?
One day, Zhang finally plucked up the courage to make a suggestion to his immediate supervisor to improve smoking in the office. His boss was silent for a moment, then said, "I understand your feelings, but you also know that there are a lot of old employees here who are used to smoking in the office. We need a gradual process. ”
Xiao Zhang felt a little disappointed, but he didn't give up. He began conducting a small survey in his office to gather his colleagues' opinions about smoking in the office. The result surprised him - it turned out that in addition to him, there were many people who were dissatisfied with it. Some of them have even considered changing jobs because of the smog problem.
This discovery made Xiao Zhang realize that he was not fighting for himself, but for all his colleagues who were affected. He decided to organize a group to discuss how to improve the environment in the office. The members of the group expressed their opinions and put forward many constructive suggestions. They decided to make a formal proposal to the company, hoping to get the attention of management.
With the tireless efforts of Xiao Zhang and his colleagues, their proposal finally caught the attention of the company's top management. The company decided to take action and instituted a series of new office rules, including a total ban on smoking in the office and the establishment of a dedicated smoking area. It's a small change, but it's a breath of fresh air, and everyone feels a huge improvement in office culture.
Xiao Zhang looked at all this, and his heart was full of relief. He knows that it's not just about smoking, it's about respect and understanding. His actions prove that even ordinary employees have the power to cause change and create a healthier and more harmonious work environment.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, the changes in the office have become a topic of conversation for everyone. Xiao Zhang has also grown from an unknown newcomer to a hero in everyone's hearts. His story inspires everyone in the workplace to believe that everyone's efforts are valuable and that everyone's voice deserves to be heard.
Now, when we look back on this experience, we can't help but feel a lot of emotion. It's not just a fight against office smoking, it's a victory in the quest for a better work environment. Xiao Zhang and his colleagues have proved with their actions that change is possible, as long as we dare to stand up and speak out.
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