The New Year is approaching, and I feel lost, not knowing what the future holds
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It’s been over two years since I graduated; I work as technical support at an instrument manufacturing company. It’s called technical support, but in reality it just involves doing miscellaneous tasks. First, I was involved in finished product procurement for half a year; after that, with nothing to do, I spent my days going through documents, handling paperwork, creating slides, and helping to transform the business. A year passed in this way, and at the beginning of 2009 I was asked to take on procurement tasks again. I could no longer bear it, so I told my manager that I wanted to change roles and learn something new. As a result, I was assigned to work with a business manager at a design firm; I thought this would finally give me the opportunity to gain some experience outside the office. As a result, I was assigned to introduce the products to the engineers at the design institute, responsible only for answering technical questions. In short, it involved doing miscellaneous tasks and running around to deliver samples; I went on a few business trips as well, which gave me some experience, but I feel I didn’t gain much in the end. I still lack skills in dealing with people. Due to my personality, I don’t know how to keep in more contact with those engineers. They do have their numbers, but I’m not sure whether to call or text them usually. (I need to ask everyone for advice: if the representatives from the manufacturer who go to the design firms are only responsible for introducing products and answering questions related to product selection, how can one build good relationships with those designers?) They won’t let me get involved in any business matters; all I know how to do is prepare tender documents. Another year has passed in this meaningless way :( These days I just sit around in the office, wasting time. The salary is too low; after deducting insurance, there’s only a little over 1900 left. After 2 years, I haven’t saved a single penny; on the other hand, I’ve bought quite a few digital products, sigh. I took the exam several times – only once did I make it to the interview, and I was still rejected. I don’t know what to do in the future; I lack skills and my abilities seem average.
Leave a gap for others. A renowned entrepreneur was giving a speech when a listener asked, \"You have achieved great success in your career. What is the most important thing for you?\" ” The entrepreneur did not answer directly; instead, he picked up a chalk and drew a circle on the blackboard, but he did not fill in the **, leaving a gap. He countered, “What is this?” ”“Zero”. “\"Circle\"/\"Unfinished business\"/\"Success,\" the audience replied in a chorus. He gave no response to these answers: “Actually, this is just an unfinished period.” When you ask me why I have achieved such remarkable results, the reason is simple: I don’t do things to perfection; just like when drawing a period, I always leave a gap for my subordinates to fill in. ” Leaving a gap for others does not mean one’s abilities are weak. In fact, this is a form of managerial wisdom, a higher-level, holistic approach. Give a monkey a tree and let it climb endlessly ； Give the tiger a mountain so it can roam freely. Perhaps, this is the highest level of human resource management in a company. Think about it: what if Venus didn’t have a missing arm? If it were rather a flaw, then this story is still worth careful consideration and reflection!
It’s scary when there is no technology. I think one needs to have their own direction, their own goals~~
When you have free time, read more books on business! Seize the opportunities when they come! ! There will always be a chance for you to show yourself! You’re only 2 years old! It took me over 3 years to see any improvement!
It’s been almost four years, and I’m still just as lost! It’s okay; over the years I’ve learned quite a bit! Work, work, and more work! Think, think, and think again!
Thank you all for your replies. 2# wwtxlp: Although this story is great, I don’t think it holds much value as a reference for me.
Keep learning even though you are no longer a student.
8# nono2009 But what should I learn? I’ve always treated myself as a student at work, but I don’t know which direction to pursue in my learning* or how to go about it*