Referral to Poor Things
Whether I desire it or not, the generation I was born into defines my identity, and I’m entitled to share certain traits, perspective and values with my cohorts. I don’t want to be blocked in the box and separate myself or others by a generational gap. But I won’t deny that I resonate with the collective mindset of the currently prominent generation, Gen Z.
Instead of handling tasks over the phone, I prefer formal way of communication by exchanging emails or informally texting via WhatsApp. I dislike receiving trivial and unclear phone calls, especially during my time off or weekends, from colleagues who are one or two generations above me. The method my superiors use to assign tasks can be quite frustrating and outdated. In today’s advanced communication era, I wish our workplace had a subscription to a digital platform similar to Notion that enables them to delegate tasks and plan more effectively and manage them without unnecessary bureaucracy. The place where I currently work seriously should focus more on improving management and communication methods.
I believe that our ability to communicate coherently and articulately improves not primarily through verbal exchanges, but rather through written communication. Perhaps due to my naturally introverted personality, my preferred mode of expression is through writing.
I also wish that my company could implement at least one work-from-home day for office staff. With the above preference options, I clearly share the same attitude and ways of thinking. The spirit of my generation and the era in which I live undoubtedly shape my perception of the world.
Speaking truthfully, one notable change compared to previous generations is that now, regardless of gender, many of us engage in casual relationships without considering the potential negative consequences. I do think that it isn’t bad to be a little bit experimental without losing sight of achieving a balance of stability and ongoing growth. While we’re young, we’ve got the opportunity to explore different career paths, relationships, and adventures. But we also need to respect people’s choices and lifestyles; regardless of age or gender, for some individuals, committing to a single career or person might feel constraining, as it could limit their freedom to continue exploring and experimenting. For some of us, we were just born not to fit in and live normally. Anyway, what is normal? We all have quirky and flawed sides beneath our skin that we’re not conscious of.
Not only young people, but generally, in many countries, people are becoming more fluid and flexible in so many aspects. We’ve so much freedom but also never ending covetous desire and ambition. Having a big dream has two sides, for me it makes me restless and discontent. This supreme dreams gives me only the grass-is-always-greener syndrome. I don’t want to waste my young years, particularly my twenties, on futile searches and changes. Life is short; instead of waiting and hoping for something better, I’d rather make the most of what I’ve got at this very moment. All I need to do is shift my perspective and focus daily from discontentment to gratitude.
I can’t express how delighted I was when I was entrusted with the honorable task of translating the book I’ve always wanted to work on, and I only had to manage my time and make weekly progress on my translation. Since I’m absorbing from my mind and body what is nearest instead of drawing far away from reality, I could start to see endless possibilities for improvement and steps to attain my goals.
