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昨日の出張の帰り、リベシティの仙台オフィスに寄って来た。
I made a stop at the Sendai Branch of the liberal arts city office on my way back home from a business trip.
出張の成果としてはあまり芳しいものではなかったので、正直参っていて、行こうかも迷っていた。
Despite not having positive results from the trip for my main job, I was feeling tired and uncertain about visiting the office.
しかし、ホントにいってよかった。というか、リベシティに関しては、いつも”行ってよかった”って言っている。ただ、仙台オフィスは違う。なんというか、ホントに気の合う仲間が偶然にもそろった感じで、とても温かい。
However, I’m absolutely glad that I did visit. Reflecting on it, I’ve always felt happy when I go to the liberal arts city office. The atmosphere there is warm and welcoming, and it seems to be created by chance, bringing together people who can easily get along with one another.
新幹線の都合で、少し早めに抜けてしまったが、みんなが玄関まで立ってお見送りしてくれた。人と会った時には、そういう小さな気遣いが大事なんだなと思う。
Although I had to leave the Branch early to catch my Shinkansen back home, the people there came to the entrance to see me off. This small act of kindness meant a lot to me.
ここに来る前の道中、トイレの中でコンビニ飯を食べてたときとは全く違う感情を抱いている。会社の同僚との息抜きではこんなこと絶対にない。ということで、昼間にきた飲み会は断ることにする！
Unlike my experience of eating a lunchbox on the Shinkansen while heading to the Branch, my mood changed completely after leaving the office. I realized the value of such courteous gestures and the importance of networking. On a related note, I received an invitation for drinks with my colleagues in 2 weeks during my lunch break. However, I feel that I cannot truly relax with my current colleagues. Therefore, I have decided to decline the invitation.
To be continued.
