Not the same length of service: the workplace logic behind pensions
My neighbor Lao Zhang and I have both been employees for 30 years, but the treatment after retirement is very different. His pension is as high as 8,800 yuan, while I only have 2,900 yuan. The huge difference is not due to the difference in our level of work, but to the difference in our identities – he is a middle-level manager of a state-owned enterprise, while I am an ordinary employee. The logic behind this is worth exploring in depth.
"Lao Li, you have a lot of pension, and you are always happy." When Lao Zhang met me in the community garden, he said hello with a smile.
I shook my head helplessly: "Lao Zhang, compared to you, my pension is enough." You are 8800 a month, I am only 2900 a month, the same 30 years of service, this gap is too big. ”
Lao Zhang patted me on the shoulder: "Lao Li, you don't understand this." We are mixed in the workplace, and identity and position are the key factors that determine the treatment. I'm a middle-level employee in the company, and you're still an ordinary employee after so many years. ”
I sighed, "yes, I know I haven't grown much over the years. But then again, how did this difference in identity and position lead to such a big gap in pensions? ”
Lao Zhang explained: "You have to start with the rules of the workplace. In the workplace, each person's identity and position represent different responsibilities and powers. Middle-level managers like me not only have to take on more tasks, but also make suggestions for the development of the company. Therefore, in order to retain talents like us, the company will naturally give more preferential treatment. ”
I nodded, "I can understand that." But the question is, we ordinary employees have also worked diligently and diligently for so many years, why is the salary so low? ”
Lao Zhang sighed: "This is the reality in the workplace." In order to reduce costs and improve efficiency, companies often use the '28 rule' to allocate resources. In other words, most of the resources will be concentrated in a few key positions, and the salary of ordinary employees will naturally be relatively low. ”
I nodded thoughtfully: "In this way, our choices and development directions in the workplace are also very important. ”
Lao Zhang nodded: "That's right." In the workplace, you must not only work hard and improve your abilities, but also know how to plan your career development. For example, you can choose to upgrade your skills to move up to a higher position; Or you can choose to expand your network to access more resources and opportunities. ”
I sighed, "Easier said than done." If we, the average employee, want to make a difference in the workplace, we really need to put in more effort. ”
Lao Zhang patted me on the shoulder: "Lao Li, don't be discouraged. Although we are treated differently now, as long as we continue to work hard, keep learning and improve our abilities, we will definitely be able to achieve better results in the workplace. ”
Through the dialogue with Lao Zhang, I deeply realized the reality and rules in the workplace. Different identities and positions do lead to differences in treatment, but that doesn't mean we can't change our destiny. As long as we maintain a positive attitude, continue to learn and improve our abilities, we will be able to realize our value in the workplace.
At the same time, I realized that succeeding in the workplace is not an easy task. We need to face all kinds of challenges and difficulties, and we need to put in more effort and time. But as long as we persevere and move forward, we will definitely be able to achieve our dreams and goals.
Finally, I would like to say that although the level of retirement pension does not fully represent a person's value and contribution, it is indeed an important achievement of our years of struggle in the workplace. Therefore, we should cherish the results of our work, constantly improve our ability and quality, and lay a solid foundation for our career. Only in this way can we enjoy the treatment and dignity we deserve after retirement.