“Julian, I’ll be handing in my resignation tomorrow. I’ll also make sure to pass on all related matters to the new secretary. As for the deposit on this apartment, just transfer it to my account. You don’t have to return the remaining rent for the next few months since I’m breaking the contract. I’ll move out within a week.”
He truly was a good person, especially when it came to being kind to others. All these years of falling for him hadn’t been a waste; I worked hard to get closer to him, pushing myself to improve.
Thinking back to the past, I remembered my first days at the company…
As an ordinary university graduate, I sent my resume to countless companies and faced rejection after rejection. With a glimmer of hope, I submitted my application to The Ward Group, the largest publicly listed company in the city.
To my surprise, I got an interview opportunity.
The candidates alongside me were impressive – graduates from prestigious universities, both domestic and abroad.
One girl sneered when she saw my resume. “You, from a common university, think you can interview at The Ward Group? Must be a mistake by HR. You’re brave to come here, though. If you actually get the job, I’ll drink water upside down.”
I stood there, clutching my resume, feeling utterly out of place among this crowd of elites.
My cheeks burned as whispers circulated around me.
“Are you questioning the competency of The Ward Group’s HR?” I shot back, surprising even myself.
She hadn’t expected me to retaliate and quickly looked at the staff nearby, backpedaling. “I didn’t mean that.”
“Your words are laced with discrimination against common universities. While my school might not be the best, it has a reputable program. There are graduates from excellent universities here. And just because you studied there, it doesn’t mean The Ward Group would discriminate against us common graduates.
“Even if I don’t succeed today, it’s not a reflection of my school but of my personal abilities. I received an invitation from The Ward Group’s HR to interview, and I came prepared. No matter the outcome, I’m treating this interview with the seriousness it deserves.”
My words made the crowd look at her with disdain. She turned pale and opened her mouth to protest…
“Well said. The Ward Group never judges employees by their educational background; we value capability and personal qualities.”