Resignation - Afterthought
A few months ago, Lotti introduced me to an anime called "The King's Avatar".
Now... I am not a fan of anime. I do watch them from time to time based on friend's recommendation but there wasn't an anime that I am such a huge fan of that I would rewatch again and again.
But I did, for this particular one. For various reasons!
“只不过是从头再来罢了。”
Recently, the drama version of the anime came out. What I like about it is that they actually placed even more emphasis on the moral values that we can learn.
One particular scene that stuck with me is this: “杯子变花瓶，换个方式从新开始。”
In this scene, the Lady Boss was upset because she thought that Ye Xiu (the legendary professional gamer) has exited the professional realm and she would never see him again, unknowing that the legend she pin for was right in front of her.
Ye Xiu, being the wise sage he is, tried to comfort her. He raised a glass and placed a flower in it, saying, "This glass has been transformed into a vase, it's just a matter of changing the route you're taking to start anew."
Ehhh, that's not probably the most accurate translation but you get what I mean. Basically, it is a hint by Ye Xiu to the Lady Boss that the Legend isn't going anywhere but back to the professional realm, just perhaps using a different route.
That prompted me to think.
Throughout my life, I have different hopes and dreams. What do I ultimately want in my life? Am I on my way to achieving it?
I guess I sorted out my thoughts. Was staying in the same company and climbing to the top just to prove my worth to this one organisation my ultimate goal in life? Obviously not.
Who are the most important people in my life? My family, my husband's family, my friends. What do I want? To be able to give my parents a good life, to spend time with my friends. Why? Because life is short.
In order to do that, I need income, naturally. In addition to that, I also need energy, time and health. While this company provides me with the former, I was was drained of energy, time and health. Physically I am still healthy, fortunately. Mentally though, I can't say so.
How many times have I dreamed of work. How many times have I faced insomnia. How many times have I broke down in office. How many times have I felt like I was not good enough no matter how hard I tried?
I'm not afraid of hardship. I am only afraid that my efforts are not recognised and my hardship sow no results. This keeps happening again and again to me, resulting in me being the way I am now. Resulting in me, thinking the way I do now.
In another scene in the anime, Qiao Yi Fan of an established professional team stays as a fallen. Ye Xiu spotted him (and his potential), and advised Qiao Yi Fan to change his job in the game.
Technically, I prefer the drama's amplification on the thoughts and the process for QYF to switch job. But the anime screenshot shall do LOL.
In the drama, QYF eventually joined Ye Xiu's team and became a vice captain. There was a scene when QYF asked Ye Xiu why he was elected Vice Captain. Ye Xiu only smiled and say because QYF doesn't realise his potential.
QYF practiced hard with Ye Xiu and eventually manage to increase his self-esteem, and even came up with a new tactic of playing the new job in a battle.
Two important points here.
Now... I am not a fan of anime. I do watch them from time to time based on friend's recommendation but there wasn't an anime that I am such a huge fan of that I would rewatch again and again.
But I did, for this particular one. For various reasons!
- The voice over for the main character is captivating. I love it.
- It revolves around gaming. Super relevant to me.
- Great plot with awesome morals to learn.
“只不过是从头再来罢了。”
Recently, the drama version of the anime came out. What I like about it is that they actually placed even more emphasis on the moral values that we can learn.
One particular scene that stuck with me is this: “杯子变花瓶，换个方式从新开始。”
In this scene, the Lady Boss was upset because she thought that Ye Xiu (the legendary professional gamer) has exited the professional realm and she would never see him again, unknowing that the legend she pin for was right in front of her.
Ye Xiu, being the wise sage he is, tried to comfort her. He raised a glass and placed a flower in it, saying, "This glass has been transformed into a vase, it's just a matter of changing the route you're taking to start anew."
Ehhh, that's not probably the most accurate translation but you get what I mean. Basically, it is a hint by Ye Xiu to the Lady Boss that the Legend isn't going anywhere but back to the professional realm, just perhaps using a different route.
That prompted me to think.
Throughout my life, I have different hopes and dreams. What do I ultimately want in my life? Am I on my way to achieving it?
I guess I sorted out my thoughts. Was staying in the same company and climbing to the top just to prove my worth to this one organisation my ultimate goal in life? Obviously not.
Who are the most important people in my life? My family, my husband's family, my friends. What do I want? To be able to give my parents a good life, to spend time with my friends. Why? Because life is short.
In order to do that, I need income, naturally. In addition to that, I also need energy, time and health. While this company provides me with the former, I was was drained of energy, time and health. Physically I am still healthy, fortunately. Mentally though, I can't say so.
How many times have I dreamed of work. How many times have I faced insomnia. How many times have I broke down in office. How many times have I felt like I was not good enough no matter how hard I tried?
I'm not afraid of hardship. I am only afraid that my efforts are not recognised and my hardship sow no results. This keeps happening again and again to me, resulting in me being the way I am now. Resulting in me, thinking the way I do now.
In another scene in the anime, Qiao Yi Fan of an established professional team stays as a fallen. Ye Xiu spotted him (and his potential), and advised Qiao Yi Fan to change his job in the game.
Technically, I prefer the drama's amplification on the thoughts and the process for QYF to switch job. But the anime screenshot shall do LOL.
In the drama, QYF eventually joined Ye Xiu's team and became a vice captain. There was a scene when QYF asked Ye Xiu why he was elected Vice Captain. Ye Xiu only smiled and say because QYF doesn't realise his potential.
QYF practiced hard with Ye Xiu and eventually manage to increase his self-esteem, and even came up with a new tactic of playing the new job in a battle.
Two important points here.
- Just because you don't do well in an environment don't mean you suck. If you ask a fish to fly, obviously it's gonna fail epicly.
- Sometimes, recognition and close guidance is all we need to thrive.
It was then I understood that it is okay to accept that I might not be the right fit for this current company.
With that, I conclude my afterthought.
未知数固然是每个人都必经的道路。
离开不是因为放弃，而是换个方式到达目的地
大不了从新开始罢了。
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