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仕事をいっしょにやろうと誘ってくれた人とのランチ。
I had lunch with my former boss who recently invited me to join his company.
正式に回答するために再度時間を作ってもらった。彼の部下である女性部長を交えての３人でのランチ。
Since I asked him to meet so I could give my response to his offer, he brought along one of his junior colleagues, who is also the head of the Project Management Department.
なにより印象的だったのは、彼らが楽しそうに話をしていること。いまの会社であそこまで信頼して話せるメンバーはいない。お金も大事だけど、仕事をするメンバーはもっと大事だと思い、正式に応募させてもらった。
What left the biggest impression on me after lunch was how casually and enjoyably they spoke with each other. In my current company, there aren’t many people I can talk to in that way. I know that salary is important, but I’ve come to realize that having great colleagues is even more valuable—so I decided to apply to their company.
年収は下がるけど、それ以外の条件面、働く場所や出社回数などはいろいろ柔軟に対応してくれてとても助かる。
Although my annual income will decrease, other conditions such as the work environment and the ability to work from home will improve.
自宅での仕事が難しいことから、近くのシェアオフィスで作業ができるかを検討してくれるとのこと。まずは、値段や空き状況を確認して提案できるかを知ることから。いつも行くスーパー銭湯の目の前にあるシェアオフィスが借りられたらベストだ。絶対にそこを押さえたい。
Since remote work isn’t currently allowed, I discussed my concerns with them, and they said they would consider letting me use a shared office. So now, I’m planning to look for a suitable and reasonably priced shared office near my apartment. Ideally, I’d like to find one in front of my favorite public bath—that would be perfect. I’ll start researching right away.
To be continued.
