Janice felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water. She went into a mild daze, slightly enraged. “What do you mean? My internship is almost over. I’ve been performing very well in my job. Why are you extending it? There has to be a reason, right?”
The director calmly replied, “Yes, you’re right. You’ve done very well in all aspects of your job, far more outstanding than the batch of interns from this round, but your attitude is horrendous. You’ve already come to blows with your superior before the end of your internship, ending up battered and bloody. As your superior, allow me to give you a piece of advice. The working world isn’t as easy as it seems. Don’t get too cocky, or you’ll get into trouble. Try to tolerate small issues. There is no need to tolerate big issues; the higher-ups in this company aren’t blind. Aren’t you aware of these things? I heard that you’ve gotten close to Mr. Tremont, so I called him, afraid that you might not be satisfied with my decision. He finds my decision entirely appropriate.”
Janice stared at the director, who displayed a very calm demeanor. Suddenly, she felt as if she was put on the spot from all directions and finally understood what it meant to get punished when one refused to conform. She had always believed that pushing herself to the front in all aspects was the best way to go. Now, it seemed that she had to hide her best qualities if she wanted to maintain a steady position. How were both parties battered and bloody from that fight? She was the only one who had sustained injuries!
She was only an intern whose position hadn’t become permanent yet. It would be completely normal for the supervisor to give an unfair account of her to the director. The company had no lack of capable staff like her. The “so-called” internship extension was nothing more than a means to force her into leaving. Even Mark had mentioned her immaturity in solving issues… Of course, she wasn’t going to leave. She was going to stay, even if this was a trap.
Janice took a deep breath when she thought of this and said, “I understand. I won’t leave. I’ll stay and work hard to change your mind over the next half a month.”
“Okay, you may leave,” the director said with a wave.
Just as she returned to her desk, someone bolted forward and asked in a whisper, “You’ve been promoted to a permanent position ahead of time, haven’t you, Jan?”
A nameless flame rose from within Janice’s heart. One should never poke a sleeping dragon; it was as if someone was opposing her on purpose. She endured her rage and did not show it. Instead, she smiled. “Let’s get back to work. The supervisor will scold us again if she catches us.”
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