The programmer and his woman

After work, I found a suitable opportunity to talk to Manager Lin alone. I explained my project plan in detail to him, as well as my passion and vision for the education industry. However, the result of this conversation disappointed me greatly. Manager Lin said that he only wanted to focus on the family's game industry and did not plan to get involved in other fields for the time being.

Although he appreciated my daring spirit, he also advised me not to rush for success, but to work steadily in the company and wait for the right time to start a business.

During my time working at this game company, I gradually integrated into the atmosphere here. My colleagues are all passionate about game development and have a good relationship with each other. Every day at work, we write game codes together, and after get off work, we play Counter-Strike online. This working atmosphere makes me feel very comfortable.

However, two months after I joined the new game company, I unexpectedly received a call from the HR department of a company. On the other end of the phone, the HR manager's voice was a little apologetic and excited, and he told me that I had successfully applied for the position in their company's mobile project department.

I was stunned because I hadn't received such a notification for a long time, and I remembered that I had interviewed with two companies two months ago. Could this be a call from another company? Although I was thinking this, I still asked in confusion: "Are you mistaken? I haven't participated in any interviews recently."

"You're right, Mr. Wang. It happened two months ago." The HR manager explained, "Our director was on a business trip and just came back to process your resume and interview results. I'm very sorry to have kept you waiting."

I suddenly realized that the interview two months ago had a result. But I had been working steadily in another company for almost two months. I felt a little unhappy and asked on the phone: "It's been two months, and you just notified me to join the company?"

“Yes, I’m very sorry for the trouble.” The HR manager apologized sincerely, “But please believe that we value your abilities and experience very much and sincerely hope that you can join our team.”

I was silent for a moment, considering that my current workplace was far from home and it took a lot of time to commute every day. This new company was not only close to home, but also an ideal choice in my mind. After weighing the pros and cons, I said to the HR manager, "Then I'll consider it."

After hanging up the phone, I fell into deep thought. In fact, I was more inclined to this company close to home from the beginning. Now that the opportunity is in front of me again, I can't help but be tempted. I decided to visit this company again and communicate further with the HR manager.

A few days later, I came to the new company as agreed and had an in-depth conversation with the HR manager. We had a very pleasant chat, not only talking about work content and career planning, but also sharing each other's growth experiences. The HR manager's kindness and enthusiasm made me feel the warmth and vitality of this company, and made me full of expectations for the future.

During the conversation, the HR manager apologized to me and explained that the company was going through a transformation period recently and was very busy, which led to some delays in notifying me of the interview results. He also told me that many of the company's supervisors were not in the company during this period, so many decisions were put on hold. I understood this and expressed my gratitude for his initiative to contact me.

Then, the HR manager revealed a good news to me: the company's boss valued my ability and hoped that I could join them. He sincerely asked me if I had any conditions or requirements, and we could discuss them together. I hesitated for a moment, and then frankly expressed my thoughts. I told the HR manager that if I were to join their company, I hoped to increase my current salary by 1,000 yuan.

After hearing my request, the HR manager laughed and teased me, "Xiao Wang, you are really asking for too much." I smiled and responded, "Hey, didn't you just say that I can put forward any conditions? Besides, I'm about to pass the probation period in that company. If you contact me now, I have to consider the cost of coming here."

The HR manager laughed out loud after hearing this. He said he understood my position and promised to report my request to the CEO as soon as possible. To my surprise, not long after I left the company, I received another call from the HR manager. He told me that the CEO had agreed to my request and hoped that I could complete the resignation procedures as soon as possible and join their team.

After I hung up the phone, I felt very excited and thrilled. I realized that this company was very efficient, responded quickly to my requests, and was willing to provide me with better salary and development opportunities. This was a rare opportunity for me, so I decided not to hesitate and immediately submitted my resignation application to my current game company.

On the day I resigned, Mr. Lin, the company's general manager, came to talk to me. He said to me earnestly, "Xiao Wang, haste makes waste. If you want to start a business, you have to take your time and don't rush." ​​I nodded gratefully, but I had my own thoughts in my mind. I wanted to tell him that I was not in a hurry to succeed, but he didn't understand my current situation. I needed to pay off my debts as soon as possible. Therefore, I decided to leave this game company and join the new company that was closer to home and paid more.

The company was originally a mobile value-added service operator and is currently in the transformation stage, transforming from a content provider to a software service provider.

I think back to my days as a teacher at a school, when I was always dealing with companies like this and providing them with game content, but I never thought that I would be part of such a company one day.

In fact, this kind of transformation is very difficult for content providers, because the company's original model has relatively low technical requirements for employees in the company. They only need to collect and organize materials for operation.

But now the transformation into a software service provider is different. Software service providers need to connect with different industries and use mobile means to help various industries provide solutions to achieve mobile office.

With the strategic adjustment of the company, the company is about to usher in a large-scale personnel change. As a new employee, I received a task from the company boss on the first day I stepped into this new environment. I was to complete the handover work with the person in charge of the company's value-added business content. The staff of this business department have all left. The last colleague who will be handing over to me today is the last one. She will also leave after completing the handover with me today.

The next task was to sort out the materials she had. These materials included documents, pictures, videos and other forms, covering product introductions, market analysis, user feedback and other aspects. We worked together to sort these materials according to different topics and types, ensuring that each content could be clearly identified and archived.

In fact, I know that after the company's transformation, these archived files are likely to be permanently sealed. Looking at these files in my hands, I can't help but feel a lot of emotion in my heart. Although these resources have lost their value to the company now, they are a kind of historical witness to me. These pictures, songs, movies, and games are all products of the company's glorious past. They have witnessed the changes of an era and the growth of a company.

Just as I was concentrating on the documents at hand, I suddenly heard a slight noise in my ears, like the sound of someone's shoes touching the ground when walking gently. I frowned slightly and turned my head in confusion, only to see a young female colleague quietly sitting at the workstation behind me.

She looked young, with long, smooth hair tied casually behind her head, and a somewhat immature and shy face. She wore a simple white shirt and light blue jeans, giving her a fresh and refined feeling. After a brief self-introduction, I learned that her name was Xiaoya, and she was a newly hired art designer in the company.

Xiaoya seemed to be a very talkative person. As soon as she sat down, she started chatting with me about family matters. Her words flowed like a stream, from her hobbies to family matters, to various problems encountered at work. However, what she talked about most was the relationship between her and her mother-in-law.

She sat at her desk, her fingers rapidly tapping the keyboard, but her eyes did not seem to be fully focused on the screen. The corners of her mouth drooped slightly, as if she was telling a silent complaint. While busy with the work at hand, she began to complain non-stop:

"Xiao Wang, are you married?" She suddenly raised her head, her eyes revealing a complex emotion.

"Not yet, but we should be there soon." I answered with a smile, and at the same time thought of Xiaoxia, feeling a little happy in my heart.

However, her brows were furrowed even more. "Xiao Wang, I'm telling you, don't rush into getting married, just enjoy some time together as two of you." Her voice was a little hoarse, as if she was corroded by the bitterness of life.

"You know what? I regretted getting married. Now living with my parents-in-law is like living in dire straits. I have to face their criticisms and accusations every day, and I feel like a slave without freedom." Her tone was full of helplessness and exhaustion.

"My mother-in-law really cares about everything. She even interferes with what I wear, not to mention the time I spend with my husband. She always says that I'm not virtuous enough and not diligent enough. You know, every day when I get home I have to cook, sweep the floor, mop the floor, wash dishes, and do laundry. I'm busy all the time. But she's still not satisfied and always finds fault with this and that." Her voice was full of grievance and anger.

"What happened last night was intolerable! I worked hard to prepare dinner, and after putting all the dishes on the table, the whole family sat down. However, what was infuriating was that my mother-in-law didn't allow me to eat. She said I had to wait until her son got home from get off work before I could eat.

In this way, I spent more than an hour "looking at" the food on the table! I was so hungry, but my mother-in-law didn't understand my feelings at all and insisted on waiting until her son came back before she would start eating. As a member of the family, should I be restricted in this way even for my right to eat? "

I could only comfort her and say, "It's not right for her to do this, but since we live together, we should still tolerate each other and understand each other more."

I just heard her snort and continue, "I understand and I tolerate it. She asked me to wait, so I will wait. Xiao Wang, guess what happened in the end? You would never have thought that his son came back from dinner with a greasy face. He had already eaten with his colleagues at work in the evening, but he didn't even tell us and made us wait for more than an hour with an empty stomach. I was so angry, but his mother just casually told her son to call home if he had other arrangements next time, and that was it. She didn't feel sorry for me at all.

I tell you, Xiao Wang, you must not live with your mother-in-law after you get married. Oh, by the way, you are a man, but don't live with your wife for your sake. If we have money, we can buy another house and quickly escape from this horrible place. "There were tears in her eyes, and it was obvious that she had reached the point where she could no longer endure it.

I looked up at her and saw her eyes were filled with despair and helplessness. I knew that my words might not be able to completely calm her down, but I still tried my best to comfort her: "The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is difficult to deal with. Just be patient. Maybe one day, your relationship will improve."

However, my words did not have much effect. She continued to complain about her mother-in-law, as if she wanted to pour out all her dissatisfaction. Her voice became hoarse and tears began to well up in her eyes.

I listened to her complaints and felt a little emotional. I know that conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are often caused by misunderstandings and poor communication. But I also understand that it is not easy to solve these problems. I can only listen to her complaints silently, hoping that she can find a solution to the problem as soon as possible.

I sighed softly, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of my mouth, and then silently continued to organize the documents in my hand. Perhaps, this is what life is all about? It is always filled with endless helplessness and troubles, but no matter what, we have to face it bravely and try to find a solution.

At this moment, the sound of conversations coming from the HR office once again drifted into my ears. The HR manager's words were full of cunning calculations and sinister schemes. He was plotting how to expel the "former supervisor" as he called him, in an attempt to completely control the entire HR department. At this point, I suddenly realized that the difficulties faced by this company are far more than just strategic transformation at the business level. The more severe challenge is the fierce power change hidden under interpersonal relationships, like a turbulent undercurrent. The once stable power structure has collapsed, and a new round of thrilling power games is quietly opening.