The workplace and school are different
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A sociologist in Germany classified modern people into six types based on their value orientations: the first type consists of those who pursue theoretical values; such people have a strong interest in seeking truth and exploring unsolved mysteries； The second type are those who pursue the spiritual values of religion; such people have a strong interest in religious beliefs and are willing to dedicate themselves to them ； The third type are those who pursue economic interests; such people have a strong interest in money and material things ； The fourth type are those who pursue power and status; such people have a strong interest in power, controlling others, and being respected by them ； The fifth type are those who pursue aesthetic value; such people have a strong interest in the appreciation of art and beauty ； The sixth type are those who pursue social value; such people have a strong interest in dedicating themselves to public welfare, showing kindness, and helping those in need. Although this classification is too simplistic, and the world is far from being composed only of these six types of people, modern society is primarily made up of them; in other words, the modern workplace is essentially composed of these six types of individuals. Due to such significant differences in values, it severely hinders mutual understanding among people. For example, those of the third type who pursue economic benefits cannot understand why those of the sixth type choose to help others in the style of Lei Feng; in their view, such behavior is nothing but \"stupidity\".
During school days, classmates are generally of similar age, which means they have similar interests and hobbies. In particular, their ways of thinking and perspectives on issues are quite alike. As a result, whether it comes to topics of interest or the way they speak, classmates tend to share common traits, making interpersonal relationships relatively simple. Therefore, for some newcomers to the workplace, their skills and experience in handling interpersonal relationships are virtually non-existent. In the modern workplace, colleagues not only differ in their values but also have conflicts of interest, and such conflicts of interest will always exist ； Apart from conflicts in values and interests, coupled with differences in age, gender, educational background, financial status, and hierarchical relationships, interpersonal dynamics in the modern workplace can truly be described as an inextricably complicated mess ； It leads to differences among colleagues in their interests, concerns, approaches to problem-solving, and perceptions of the same things. The modern workplace is realistic and demanding. As a newcomer to the workplace, once you join a company, the first thing you need to do is understand and get used to this type of interpersonal relationship made up of people from all walks of life ； Therefore, when dealing with various interpersonal relationships, one must be particularly careful; one cannot act as in student days, using one’s own preferences as a standard to make fun of or oppose those who don’t suit one’s taste.
The analysis is really incisive; the older one gets, the more things to consider, and the more worries there are