The Employee : Misunderstanding in the Workplace

Summary

In this transcript, John introduces a colleague named Yang Yang to their boss, mentioning that he recently joined the company but isn't well-known. Yang Yang has been leaving work early and often appears distracted due to personal issues. John's father has been diagnosed with dementia, and Yang Yang has been taking leave to care for him. To cheer up his father, he even dresses as a clown. John asks for urgent leave, and the boss responds with understanding, offering additional days off and support from colleagues.

Takeaways

• 👋 John introduces himself to Boss Chen.
• 🆕 Yang Yang, a new employee, joined the company a few months ago.
• 🤷‍♂️ Colleagues know little about Yang Yang, and he is not focused at work.
• ⏳ Yang Yang frequently leaves work early, and no one knows why.
• 🧠 John’s father has been diagnosed with dementia.
• 🤝 John often takes leave to care for his father, leading to his frequent absences.
• 🤡 To make his father smile, John dresses up as a clown.
• 💬 The boss encourages John to communicate if he faces any problems.
• 🛌 The boss suggests John take more time off to handle personal matters.
• 👨‍💼 The boss assures John that his work will be covered by colleagues.

Q & A

Who is John in the script?

John is the person speaking to the boss and requesting urgent leave for today and tomorrow.

Who is Yang Yang and what is his relationship to John?

Yang Yang is a new employee who joined the company a few months ago. It seems that John is introducing him to the boss.

Why is Yang Yang described as not paying attention at work?

Yang Yang is described as not paying attention at work because, according to John, nobody knows much about him, and he often leaves early.

What reason is given for Yang Yang's frequent early departure from work?

Yang Yang frequently leaves early to take care of his father, who is diagnosed with dementia.

What special action does Yang Yang take to make his father smile?

Yang Yang dresses up as a clown to bring joy to his father, who is suffering from dementia.

What advice does the boss give to John in response to his leave request?

The boss tells John not to worry, suggests that he take a longer break if needed, and promises to arrange for someone to cover his work.

Does the boss offer to help John with his situation?

Yes, the boss offers to have someone cover John's responsibilities while he is on leave.

What is implied about Yang Yang’s work behavior?

Yang Yang's work behavior is implied to be mysterious or unusual, as no one knows much about him, and he often leaves work early.

How does John describe his urgency in requesting leave?

John describes his need for leave as urgent, requesting time off for both today and tomorrow.

What is the underlying issue that Yang Yang is dealing with outside of work?

Yang Yang is dealing with the emotional and physical strain of caring for his father, who has dementia.