My name is Su Ting, I am 32 years old this year, and I have been married to my husband Chen Hao for 4 years.
I work in the power department and my husband is in business. We are all from rural areas and have changed our destiny by going to college.
In recent years of work, I have been conscientious and often worked overtime, and I am simply a strong woman. Because I have ambitions, I want to do something at work.
Especially during the epidemic in recent years, I have fought on the front line and took the initiative to volunteer in the community to participate in epidemic prevention and control.
And the company is on duty, I volunteered to get a chance to get a promotion.
Recently, the company is preparing to pick up a leader and only select young employees. I saw the opportunity and became more proactive at work.
After finishing work at noon, the top leader, Manager Zhang, called me to the office.
"Xiao Su, I have done a good job recently. I am optimistic about you and I have to continue working hard. There are still many opportunities for young people."
I heard Manager Zhang's praise and was very happy, at least I was recognized by the leader.
"Manager Zhang, it's mainly because of your leader's goodness. I hope I will continue to work hard."
Manager Zhang said with a smile: "Xiao Su, you have a high awareness. Nowadays, it's better to be half as steady as you are."
"Manager Zhang, I will continue to work hard."
I walked out of Manager Zhang's office and felt that there is great hope for this promotion.
But when the company's announcement came out, I found that the young employee who was promoted was not me, but Huang Jing.
She is 2 years younger than me, but she usually has no job, just go to the company to check in and organize information, which is also the easiest position in the company.
I couldn't figure it out in an instant, and I felt very uncomfortable. Work hard, the benefits you get in the end are from others.
After many inquiries, I realized that Huang Jing’s father-in-law was the second-in-command of a certain unit and spoke very importantly.
I thoroughly understand that what I lose is not ability, but background.
After I got home at night, I was depressed. My husband saw that I was in a bad mood and asked, "What's wrong today? I encountered troubles at work."
"The announcement of the job promotion today was released, not me."
My husband smiled and said, "It's just that, don't care too much. You may be the one who will be promoted next time."
"When will you wait next time, I'm 32 years old, and if I keep going, I'll be 40 years old."
"Or why don't we give some gifts to the company's leader and walk around."
I felt that my husband was right, so I said, "What should I give me something?"
My husband thought for a while and said, "Either it's high-end cigarettes or high-end wine, and I'll get a red envelope."
"How much does it cost? Our family's money is not blown by the strong wind."
My husband calculated it roughly and said, "It's only 8,000."
I'm still a little reluctant to spend too much money. "Then I'll think about it."
This night, I tossed and turned, and I was always thinking about this matter in my heart. If I don't give it to me, I may not be able to get my job next time. I gave it up, and it is possible to get promoted.
When I think about using gifts to get promoted in the end, I always feel a little uncomfortable. However, reality is in front of you, and you can't help but try your best.
After several days of ideological struggle, I decided to do what my husband said and give Manager Zhang something.
I have never found the right opportunity until the eve of a festival. I took some famous cigarettes and wine and went straight to Manager Zhang's house.
Manager Zhang’s home actually knows that when he was in the company, he was drunk several times, and my colleagues and I took him home.
went to Manager Zhang's house and talked to him about work and life.
Ten minutes later, I stood up and said, "Manager, I hope you will take care of me in the future and think about me more when you are promoted."
Manager Zhang smiled and said, "Xiao Su, I will definitely consider you next time I am promoted."
I feel that this gift may be right, and I am very happy.
After a period of time, the unit finally had a leadership position vacant, and I saw hope.
What surprised me was that after get off work in the afternoon, Manager Zhang actually asked me to have a meal.
I came to the restaurant where I was eating. After eating with Manager Zhang for a while, we drank a few glasses of wine.
Manager Zhang said: "Xiao Su, you may not have a big chance of promotion this time."
I am a little anxious. How can I do this? I have given all the things I should give. Isn't it enough?
"Manager Zhang, the local specialties in my car will be delivered to your house later."
Manager Zhang took a sip of wine and said mysteriously: "Xiao Su, I don't lack local specialties. I'm full. You know at home. You come here tonight. Let's talk to you. The opportunity for promotion is yours."
I understood what Manager Zhang said, which was forcing me to cheat.
Manager Zhang looked at me and fell into deep thought and said, "Xiao Su, you can eat something more and think about it by the way."
I was very confused inside, I knew what I would get and what I would lose. At this moment, I was standing on the edge of the cliff and wandering with difficulty.
I have thought a lot, from family to work, and then to my husband. Finally, I decided to focus on family and not be promoted, so I stay the same.
promoted to other colleagues. I have no envy, only helplessness and sadness.
I angered Manager Zhang. He put on my shoes and transferred my job to the grassroots level.
Although, the current work is very tiring and hard, it is inconvenient to go home normally. But, I feel very at ease. People always have to have some dignity when they live, right?
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