Good morning.
Monkey.
Arms.
Legs.
Again, monkey.
Monkey.
Arms.
Disco.
Oh, my shoulder.
Gosh, my shoulder hurts.
This is so annoying.
I have a lot of work as it is.
Why does this exercise seem like working too?
It's so weird.
–Jung Woo–young. –Yes?
Are you going to continue to be a few minutes late?
I'm sorry.
I'm worried about you.
You need to start coming early.
Don't you know that it's our evaluation period?
I'm sorry.
I dozed off on the subway.
[K-Plus Asia ver.] I Hate Going to Work E08 Ripped & Synced by ordinaryguy92
(Episode 8: The 101 Reasons the Company Lets You Go)
I like this hooky date we're on while we work off site.
You still like that toothpaste–flavored ice cream.
This is green tea–flavored.
You've changed.
Right, I had a question.
Why haven't you gotten married? You wanted to marry early.
I don't know.
Because of work.
And life happened.
What about you?
Why are you still single?
I don't know. Because of work. And life happened.
Maybe it's because I'm a workaholic. I really enjoy working.
Even slacking off with you for a moment right now...
...makes me feel guilty because it feels like I "Lupin" mypaycheck.
"Lupin" your paycheck?
You mean, Arsene Lupin the thief?
No, it means you steal your paycheck.
–I see. –There are a lot of those types at work.
Especially old fogeys. I want all of them to be replaced.
That's not right.
They all have a reason to keep their post.
I know that, but...
Right, did your company begin your restructuring?
No, not yet.
Then was that just a rumor?
I hope it was.
Yes.
I'm back.
–Great work. –Great work.
You went out in the morning. Why are you so late?
Wait.
Have you been slacking off with Ms. Yoon...
...using your visits to M Bookstores as an excuse?
How did you know?
May I go visit the Gangnam branch of M Bookstore next time?
Sure. Go ahead.
The weather is so nice, so I want to get some air with Ms. Yoon too.
Mr. Kang.
I'm getting kind of hungry. Why don't we play the ghost leg?
How about some street food?
Playing the ghost leg for some street food? Sounds great.
Ji–won, can you go get the whiteboard from the meeting room?
Okay.
Your expression.
Mr. Choi, you also know that...
...the hardships of the stationery industry has been accelerating.
We cannot avoid reducing our production
because of the decline in sales.
On top of that, we cannot ignore the rising payroll costs.
Didn't you get an order from Human Resources
to turn in a list of people to displace?
I did.
Why haven't they heard from you yet?
I know it's a tough decision but turn it in soon.
The Sales and Planning Department showed good performance...
...with the private label project,
so you only have to let one go.
Other departments must let go of two or more.
You do know that it's a huge benefit, don't you?
I do.
(Benefit: An advantage)
And...
...tell your senior intern...
...to resign early.
Pardon?
He only has a couple more months until his contract is over.
Mr. Choi.
I told you already that our company is in a tight spot.
Don't you get it?
I understand.
I don't care what anyone says. Eat everything. It's such a waste.
–Okay, fine.
–That's why you never leave any food.
Goodness, Mr. Choi.
You're back.
We played the ghost leg while you were gone.
Come and have some.
It's all right.
–Is it good? –Yes.
Mr. Kang lost,
so we had a lot to eat.
I wanted to lose because I wanted to get this for you.
If I lost, I would have bought you so much more food.
No way.
I thought he won the lottery when he found out he was safe.
Just eat this, will you?
Mr. Choi.
We left yours on the side. Do you want me to bring it to your seat?
It's okay. I have indigestion anyway.
If you're all finished, clean up and get back to work.
Are you going to eat for half a day?
–Yes. –Okay.
(List of displaced personnel from restructuring)
(Name, years of experience, reason for displacement, laid off)
Deputy Manager Kang Baek–ho.
Yes, this is Deputy Manager Kang Baek–ho.
The ace of the team who will survive to the very end.
(Deputy Manager Kang Baek–ho, likely to survive to the end)
(Kang Baek–ho, not laid off)
–Yes, I'm telling you. –Manager Park Sang–wook.
Has a bit of an attitude,
but he's like the lubricating oil of the department.
(Manager Park Sang–wook,the lubricant of the Sales Department)
Manager Yang Sun–young.
(Manager Yang Sun–young)
A married woman.
(Manager Yang Sun–young, married)
Her husband is currently on paternal leave.
(Manager Yang Sun–young,husband currently on paternal leave)
(Park Sang–wook, not laid off, Yang Sun–young, not laid off)
Assistant Manager Han Jin–ju.
(Assistant Manager Han Jin–ju)
The best age to get married.
Can get married and quit her job.
Can get a different job.
(Assistant Manager Han Jin–ju, can get married,
quit, or change jobs)
The smartest one among all assistant managers.
(Assistant Manager Han Jin–ju, has the best job performance)
(Han Jin–ju, not laid off)
Assistant Manager Jung Woo–young.
Not very diligent. Always a few minutes late.
(Assistant Manager Jung Woo–young, not very diligent)
He's an assistant manager at the prime of his work life.
(Assistant Manager Jung Woo–young, at a period of life to work hard)
Kang Hyun–wook.
(Kang Hyun–wook)
He has been very diligent lately.
(Kang Hyun–wook, has been very diligent lately)
(Jung Woo–young, not laid off, Kang Hyun–wook, not laid off)
Lee Yu–jin.
What is this?
She's very diligent...
...and nice for a kid of this day and age.
(Lee Yu–jin, diligent and nice)
(Lee Yu–jin, not laid off)
No Ji–won.
(No Ji–won)
Childish.
(No Ji–won, childish)
He only started two months ago.
(No Ji–won, childish, only started working two months ago)
Senior Intern Park Jong–soo.
(Senior Intern Park Jong–soo)
Planning on asking him to resign early.
(Senior Intern Park Jong–soo, will be resigning early)
If you take a look at each person's life,
they all have a story.
We're all one family,
and they're all like my children.
But it's not like I can quit at this age.
Goodness.
It feels like I'm stuck.
Do you understand?
Let's stop the interview.
Stick around, stick around, stick around, stick around.
Stick around to survive!
But what do you need to stick around?
You need good health.
When you realize that your job security may be on the line...
...because you may get fired from work,
you begin to wish to stick around for as long as you can.
If you exercise to make thin and long stick–like legs,
don't you think your wish may come true?
Let's go!
(Yeah!)
Okay, let's do the first exercise.
It's an exercise where you stay humble...
...but establish your presence to your boss at an
important moment.
It's the crouch and peek–a–boo exercise.
The best virtue in Korea is humility.
If you overreact, there is a high chance
that you may be frowned upon.
Now, bend your knees.
Go lower. Lower. Lower.
Lower both of your knees.
But you should learn to establish your presence when necessary.
Let's say your boss asks this question.
"Who came up with this idea?"
You were bending down until now. Now, reach up.
I did! I came up with that!
Do you want to try with me?
Down, up!
Before your colleague raises their hand,
go down, and up!
Okay, the second exercise.
It's called doing the legwork to get information exercise.
When there's a restructuring, it's most important
to have information.
You need to know what the situation is
to come up with a survival plan.
Now, let's gather information.
Put your hands next to your ears so you can hear better.
Then busily move your legs.
(You can become a frill–necked lizard)
What? Am I the only one doing it? Do as I do.
To the senior manager's seat, to Human Resources,
then do a U–turn in front of the CEO's office.
Goodness, run away.
(Caution: Do not try to get information
without thinking of the consequences)
The weather is getting worse like your life,
so we'll learn the third exercise...
...with umbrellas.
Apparently, Sunmi has thin and long legs thanks to this exercise.
Twenty–four hours are not enough
This is an exercise that shows your will to rise up in the company...
...by continuously performing well at the company.
If your value goes up at work,
the chances of getting laid off will be reduced as well.
Performances make your value go up.
It's kind of like your life, left without any support or
connections.
(Caution: Do not steal your colleague's achievements)
Do you feel like you've exercised your legs very well?
–No. –No.
(A strong denial means a strong agreement)
I'm sure that you cannot win against
someone who's born with great legs.
But this is the only way...
...to stick around for a long time.
Can you bring down the camera like this?
Yes, like that.
Sometimes, you need to glamorize yourself.
Twenty–four hours are not enough
Use these simple exercises that you can do at work...
...to gain the strength to hold out.
Your health equals your survival.
Keep up the good work!
Emergency. It's an emergency.
Have you heard? You have, haven't you?
There's a huge uproar.
A few days ago, Human Resources...
...told each department to turn in a list of two or three
people to lay off.
Those who are on the list began to have a talk with Human
Resources.
People who got laid off are crying their hearts out.
What are you talking about? You need to elaborate.
I saw Ms. Kim from Accounting crying in the restroom,
so I asked her, and she said it's true.
Oh, and Mr. Sung of the Design Team...
...said he'd sue the company because this is an
unfair dismissal.
All the other departments are in mourning like at a funeral.
Does this mean the restructuring has begun?
Wait, why are things in our department so quiet?
Oh, right.
Maybe they're letting us off because we showed performance...
...thanks to the private label project.
I hope that's the case. But why do I feel so nervous?
That's huge.
This is huge.
A colleague of mine in the Production Department said...
...they nitpick over every single thing
that you have done during the talk...
...to find a reason to fire you.
He said they're really cheap about it.
–For example? –Your attitude, of course.
They nitpick over how you don't come to work on time.
–Jung Woo–young. –Yes?
Are you going to continue to be a few minutes late?
I'm sorry.
(Does not come to work on time)
Especially playing games at work.
(Poor work attitude)
If you took any supplies home, they'll call that...
...embezzlement.
(S.C.E.: Small but certain embezzlement)
Anyway, they have evidence of everything you have done.
They have the record of the date and time
so that you can't make any excuses.
I heard they corner you and pressure you.
Man, how scary. How can we work like this?
They're determined to fire us.
They're determined, aren't they?
I mean, I'm not usually that type of person.
But I'm worried about the few instant coffee sticks I took.
I took a few to have some when I go hiking on the weekends...
...with my friends.
I thought it's okay to take something this petty.
Anyway...
...this is embarrassing.
Mr. Choi and Mr. Kang's meeting is going on for quite a long time.
Hasn't it been a while?
–Yes. –Wait, do you think...
...they're making a list?
Mr. Choi.
We showed good performance on the private label project.
And the CEO and the director promised
to not touch our department...
...if we showed a good performance.
So what's their excuse for telling us to fire someone?
A company runs on a system of command and discipline.
Do you think I'm happy to do this?
I can't believe this situation either.
But what can we do? We have no other choice.
I would have tried to stop them to the very end.
Mr. Kang.
Don't be so naive.
The private label project was just an excuse.
They already had...
...everything planned out like this.
It just has been executed.
I need to see the CEO.
Let's not go looking for trouble, Mr. Kang.
It won't do our department any good if we get on his bad side.
A promise is a promise. This is not fair treatment.
And Mr. Choi.
Aren't you the leader of Sales and Planning Department?
If you're a leader, shouldn't you put up an aggressive fight?
If it was possible, I would have!
Don't you think I wouldn't...
It's so darn tough to hold out. It's so tough.
Mr. Kang, where are you headed?
I'm on my way to see the CEO.
Is that so?
Let us talk for a moment.
Well...
Mr. Jang, why does someone on our team have to be laid off?
You promised that we'll be safe if the private label project is a
success.
That's why you sent me to the Sales and Planning Department.
We worked very hard on that project.
You know that very well too, don't you?
Of course, I know that you all worked very hard.
But as I said last time, One Dozen is in a serious management crisis.
If we put this off any longer, it'll take a toll on everyone.
I really...
...do not understand this.
Mr. Kang.
That's not what's important.
Shouldn't you get a promotion and return
to the Strategic Planning Department?
It's not the time for you...
...to be moved by emotion to try to save
the Sales and Planning Department.
I understand that you're confused.
But it's time to make a decision.
Are you going to live as a normal nine–to–fiver?
Or will you overcome this process and be promoted as an executive?
You should paint a bigger picture.
If you wish to hold a higher position as a leader...
...you need to learn to see the forest instead of a tree.
–But Mr. Jang–– –I will not change my mind.
The CEO told me...
...that One Dozen could grow from its humble beginning 30 years
ago...
...with just three employees into a company of 300 people...
...because he pruned the company before the storm came.
I completely agree with what he says.
The bigger a tree gets...
....the more important the pruning process becomes.
If the branches overlap each another,
they cannot receive enough light...
...hindering the tree's growth.
That's why it is necessary for a tree to be pruned properly...
...at the proper timing.
However, if you overdo it, you can actually damage the tree.
If you cut off too many branches, there aren't enough leaves.
So it becomes too tough for the tree to survive.
The tree loses a lot of energy...
...so it cannot grow up as a healthy tree.
If they lived in their natural state,
even if we did not prune the tree...
...the branches would have lived in harmony
as they give way to each other.
But we're now harming the tree because of people's greed, right?
I feel really bad about that.
(We are all...)
(...a branch...)
(...from somewhere)
(Resume)
(Resume: Lee Yu–jin)
Ji–won, what is it?
What?
Right.
Aren't we going to have a meeting...
...before we go to the meeting with that online select shop?
Oh, right. You're right.
Then should we do a final check at the staff lounge?
Sure.
We have the proposal for our shop, the diary sample.
And our company's brochure too.
Something is still troubling me.
–What is it? –The format of our proposal.
Don't you think it's too tacky?
Ji–won.
We decided to stick to our company's format, didn't we?
But that online shop itself targets young people.
That means the person in charge probably has a youthful taste.
And they're known to be very particular
about the screening process.
Let's use the format that I made, which Ms. Yoon...
...also complimented.
Mine looks really trendy.
Let's say your format looks great.
But when are we going to make that and take that to the meeting?
It's almost our meeting.
That is why...
...I made one beforehand.
I had it confirmed by Mr. Park too.
You didn't even tell me.
This is mutiny.
What? This isn't mutiny.
Okay.
"Mutiny: When someone in the lower rank
surpasses the person of higher rank"
Just get ready to go.
Yes.
When Yu–jin does this...
Isn't this really adorable?
Anyway...
...if she's writing up a resume, she must be thinking of changing
jobs.
That's not good.
I'll make sure I stop her from leaving.
(How will you do that?)
My plan?
If I actively support her work, wouldn't that do the job?
(I Hate Going To Work)
Hello.
Let's see.
I want a strawberry smoothie.
I'll get an iced latte.
I'll buy because the online select shop showed a promising reaction.
What did I tell you?
I told you that my proposal would do the trick.
Even the person in charge said...
...my proposal is very easy to read.
I'll buy since I received compliments.
I'm your senior, so I'll buy.
–It's okay. I'll–– –We prefer this method.
You know your stuff.
(Please place the QR code within the screen)
Wow, what's this?
This gives both of us a lot of benefits.
You don't know what this is?
Stay on top of trends like the young person you are.
Here it is.
(Take a picture of the QR code to pay easily!)
Is this Manager Lee Jin–a of Gangnam branch?
This is Yoon Hee–soo of headquarters.
Yes, I was wondering how the sales look this week.
Is our private label diary still doing well?
Art Fancy's diary?
I see.
Ms. Lee, what do you think the reason is?
Yes. The design...
...and the quality of the material.
Right.
So Art Fancy's diary is doing better?
I see.
Okay. I'll pay a visit soon.
Okay, good work.
(Report: Regarding One Dozen leaking
information about M Bookstore's diary)
(Late April, Jung Woo–young of One Dozen's
Sales and Planning Department...)
(...leaked information at a bar to a product developer
of Art Fancy...)
(...on M Bookstore's private label product,
which One Dozen had been developing too.)
You received this report in your work email?
Yes, this afternoon.
I tried to find out who it is, but it's a mystery for now.
Who do you reckon it is?
Who knows?
I think it's someone who works for Art Fancy.
Why would someone in Art Fancy do this?
I think they wish to blow this up and humiliate us.
–Why did they mention Mr. Jung's name?
–Who knows?
The problem is...
...that our private label product's sale began to slow down...
...and the sales for Art Fancy's diary are increasing.
So those above are a bit sensitive about this.
But according to this report...
...Mr. Jung leaked information regarding our new product...
...during the development process to our competitor, Art Fancy.
Leaking information? That's nonsense.
How can you be so sure?
This is a one–sided argument.
It's too detailed.
He definitely leaked information...
...and we can hold One Dozen legally responsible.
Legally responsible? It may not be true.
Mr. Jung may be getting framed.
I don't care if he was framed for this or not.
What's important to me is if anyone leaked information.
And if our sales took a blow because of that...
...One Dozen will have to take responsibility.
Please don't be offended. I'm talking as an employee of M
Bookstore.
And I haven't reported this yet.
If they find out...
...things will blow up.
We can't hide this forever.
So you and I need to find a way to patch up this situation.
First off, let me check with Mr. Jung.
If his name was mentioned...
...he definitely has something to do with this.
Find out and let me know.
Okay.
I have to go see the director.
Sure.
Mr. Jung, I need to talk to you in the meeting room.
Oh, okay.
Mr. Choi.
When will you give me the list of people to displace?
Your department is the only one that's left.
Do you wish to get on the CEO's bad side?
You also know how tough it is.
You're working as a mere senior manager to this day...
...because you're such a pushover.
What will you do?
Will you quit?
Please give me a few more days.
I'm still thinking.
I doubt that it's easy.
You have until this week and no more.
Goodness, look who this is.
It's you, Director An of M Bookstore.
Oh, yes.
Yes, of course.
A report?
Yes. I'll check and call you back.
What on earth is going on?
If this is true, fire him immediately!
What do you mean?
I can't believe this.
What do you mean I leaked the information about our new
product?
To our competitor?
Mr. Kang, that is crazy.
–Are you sure? –Yes, of course.
I swear on my mother's life.
Then why did we receive this tip?
I really know nothing about it.
Jeez, how could this happen?
Jung Woo–young!
Where did he go?
Woo–young.
Is it true that you leaked information
regarding our new private label product?
–Tell me the truth. –Gosh.
Sir, it's not true. I really didn't do it.
Then why...
...is your name mentioned in the tip that M Bookstore received?
This is unheard of!
Sir, how did you hear about it?
Mr. Kang.
You knew about it?
Ms. Yoon told me about it last night.
I was going to tell you after verifying it first––
The director of M Bookstore called us himself.
Pardon me?
We're in big trouble.
There are already talks about restructuring.
How could you cause trouble this huge?
Jung Woo–young!
What are you going to do about this?
You know about it, right?
Our director received the tip via e–mail as well.
He kept hounding me to find out more about it,...
...so I came unannounced.
Mr. Jung, take your time and think about it.
Are you sure you don't know anyone at Art Fancy?
No one.
Did you talk about our new product on your social media page?
No, I didn't.
I quit social media altogether after the incident
with Writer Ms. K.
Mr. Jung, we can...
...certainly take legal action against you regarding this matter.
Ms. Yoon.
I really know nothing about it.
Mr. Choi and Mr. Kang.
How are we going to work with One Dozen
if confidentiality can't be guaranteed?
Anyhow,...
...we won't be able to let it slide.
I can see what's going on, so I'll be off.
We'll need to know how you plan to sort it out...
...and how you'll prevent it from happening again.
Please think about it and let us know.
I have to report it to the higher– ups.
Mr. Jung.
Go to Human Resources.
Human Resources?
Mr. Jang knows about it too. Do you think he'll let it slide?
Sir.
Sir...
What did I do wrong?
Mr. Kang, I'm being falsely accused.
Mr. Jung.
You know how fish get caught, right?
Once you open your mouth, you get caught.
Watch out for the bait.
Understood, sir.
I thought I'd no longer have to do things like this,...
...but they put me in charge...
...of the company–wide restructuring,
so here I am sitting with you...
...in this awkward situation.
All right. Our senior intern, Mr. Park Jong–soo.
There are two months left on your contract, right?
Yes. It went by so quickly.
Right.
I'm sure you know that the company isn't doing well.
That being said,...
...it looks like we unfortunately have to...
...terminate your contract prematurely.
Yes, I heard about it from Mr. Choi.
I hope you understand our decision.
I have no power, you know.
The company has decided to let go of all the contract employees...
...whose contacts are ending soon.
I guess the company is really struggling.
I understand.
All right, then.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Assistant Sales and Planning Manager, Mr. Jung Woo–young.
Yes.
This is your time sheet.
I noticed...
...that you usually arrive...
...a few minutes late more than twice a week.
Tardiness and lack of diligence can be reasons for dismissal.
Well...
Because I'm in sales, I have to work late often.
And as you know, I have to entertain
our clients often as well.
Couldn't you be understanding about being a few minutes late––
Why should the company be understanding about that?
It's clearly stated in your employee contract.
It's not like we've implemented flextime policies.
Excuses such as having to entertain a client the night before...
...and being hungover because of that simply won't work.
–But if I don't do that–– –And you embezzled company funds.
–"Embezzled"? –Yes.
What are you talking about?
Two years ago on February 27, you used your
corporate credit card...
...to purchase your detergent and razor.
You also bought instant noodles, socks,...
...coffee, and other daily necessities.
You even went to the sauna.
Well, they were all for work.
As for the detergent and instant noodles,
I bought them for my work trip.
And everyone buys themselves coffee with their corporate credit cards.
That's in the company rules.
Regarding the project we worked on recently with M Bookstore,...
...I heard that you leaked information.
No, no. That is not true. I know nothing about that.
As you can see here,...
..."One Dozen" and your full name are clearly mentioned.
You agree that this hurts the company's reputation, right?
When an employee defames the employer,
the employer is legally allowed...
...to fire the employee for cause.
I'll be fired for cause?
This is crazy.
For goodness' sake.
Don't you think this is too harsh?
I've worked for One Dozen for seven years.
Okay?
I've been with the company for seven years.
You see, I've been working hard ever since I joined the company.
How could you leave out all the accomplishments I've made...
...and only point out my mistakes?
I had complaints about the company, and I still do.
But you know what?
It's our workplace.
It's my workplace.
That's why I put up with everything.
How could you do this to me just because
you found out about one mistake?
Darn it.
(Jung Woo–young, Assistant Sales and Planning Manager)
Oh, no.
My gosh.
What's wrong?
–What happened? –Well,...
...Ji–young from the HR team just told me...
...that Mr. Jung...
...will be dismissed for cause.
–What? –Pardon?
What did Woo–young do?
Because they think he leaked information
regarding the private label project?
I could hear him saying he didn't do it
from outside of the meeting room,...
...so I don't think he leaked the information.
Right?
Then what happened?
In any case,...
...it resulted in this, so he must've done something wrong.
Gosh, I feel so bad for Woo–young.
If he's dismissed for cause, forget severance pay.
He can't even receive unemployment benefits.
And the company can save money.
Something's fishy.
It's as if they need to let go of someone...
...and have chosen him as a scapegoat.
He was just unlucky and got chosen as the first target.
"The first target"?
It's strange, don't you think?
I mean, Woo–young is saying he didn't do it,...
...but they're pushing ahead with this decision.
The company certainly won't let it slide.
I guess we should be careful too. I'm worried now.
Gosh, this is so annoying.
All the employees must have a lot on their minds now.
I bet they're thinking, "As long as it's not me."
Who'd take the initiative when the company
is talking about restructuring?
No one should blame them.
Anyone would do the same.
To those young people,...
...it's just too cruel.
Hey, spare me a second.
What?
You'll be removed from all duties starting tomorrow?
Gosh, I'm speechless.
Do not resign voluntarily.
Got it?
They're accusing you without any evidence,
and they're forcing you to resign.
You can sue the company for this.
They're determined to let me go.
I feel so betrayed...
...that I don't even know what to do.
I can't believe One Dozen is doing this.
Gosh. What did Mr. Kang and Mr. Choi say?
Mr. Choi didn't say anything.
Mr. Kang said he'll see what he can do.
Mr. Kang doesn't have any power.
Against the company, that is.
Jeez, I can't believe this.
By the way,...
...you really did not leak any information, right?
Gosh. Even you're doubting me?
I'm barely keeping it together now.
Don't take it to heart, dude.
Don't cry.
You're a man.
Come here.
You fool.
That's enough.
Gosh.
Darn it.
This world is so unfair!
(Once you slip, you can't climb back up)
(Korean society is like the slide)
(All employees are anxious about being fired)
In our society, there are many ways you can fall down,...
...but there's no way of getting back up.
With such weak safety nets put in place,...
...it's inevitable that getting fired leads to the experience...
...of hitting your absolute rock bottom.
We can think about various ways...
...to lessen your pain when you slide down a tall slide.
The most important thing is...
...reducing the height of the slide.
Another thing you can do is avoiding...
...sliding down in one go.
If you space it out,...
...you should be able to lessen your pain.
Even if you're sliding down in one go,...
...you can still lessen your pain by placing a buffer...
...like a cushion at the bottom of the slide.
These are physics theories,...
...but we often say that our society resembles the slide.
Thinking about these notions of physics...
...might help you reduce the shock when going through such times.
Mr. Kang, could you please check this?
Sure.
All good. Great job.
Thank you.
–Hyun–wook. –Yes.
This is too much work.
Convert them into Excel files by tomorrow morning.
Oh, okay.
–Well, Ms. Yang. –Yes.
This seems...
...quite complicated.
I don't think I can get it done by tomorrow.
Give it back. I'll do it.
Attention, everyone.
I have an announcement for everyone...
...so gather in the meeting room.
–Sure. –Sure.
–Okay. –Sure.
Sir, Woo–young wants to leave early.
All right.
I'm sure you all know.
Woo–young is removed from all duties for the time being.
I asked all of you to gather here so that we can reassign...
...the tasks he has been working on.
–Sir, I think this is too–– –What?
What's the problem?
Nothing, sir.
As for his regular tasks...
...Jin–ju and Hyun–wook should take them on for now.
Sir.
I have more than enough on my plate.
I have five deadlines at the end of the month.
Then I'll take them on.
Okay. Sang–wook, you should take on the overflow.
–Sure. –Got it.
When the company is laying people off...
...having more responsibilities helps you keep your position.
My workload...
...will increase...
...but I'm actually relieved.
My husband's paternity leave started less than a month ago.
We can't both be out of work.
As for Woo–young...
...I feel bad.
I keep avoiding eye contact with him.
What can I do though? I need to survive.
I feel so bad for Mr. Jung.
They're excluding him from all meetings,
and they even took his tasks away.
They want him out.
Gosh, it's so mean.
Oh, boy. I never thought our company would do something like this.
It's scary. It really is.
Exactly.
Everyone at work is so tense.
Even our senior intern was asked to leave even though
he still has...
...a few months left on his contract.
What's going to happen to us now?
How would I know?
I guess I should start looking for a new job.
Just in case.
Anyhow, I hope...
...those who have been asked to resign leave the company soon.
You want them to leave soon?
How could you say that? They're our teammates.
Well...
As to what happened to Mr. Jung...
...I feel bad as well.
But these days, people don't stay at the same company all
their lives.
Good evening, and welcome to the global talk show, "Three
Eyes."
Tonight, we'll be talking about something
no one wants to go through.
Dismissal.
(Three Eyes)
Welcome back to the studio as always, Niddy and Blair.
–Assistant Manager Jung Woo– young...
–Yes.
...is being let go.
What did you think about the reasons for his dismissal?
A number of reasons were mentioned.
He used his corporate credit card for personal purchases...
...and there was also an issue with his punctuality.
In my opinion, leaking your employer's confidential
information...
...is a serious problem.
I think the company can fire him for that reason alone.
Then about dismissal itself...
...would you say it's perceived differently
in India and Australia?
In India, it's not that hard...
...to get a new job after being let go.
So the mindset is more like, "It can happen."
"I can just find another job."
But in Korea, it's very difficult to get a new job
when you get fired.
People think, "That person got fired."
–"Why did you get fired'? –They're reluctant to hire you.
Once you get fired from your job, your life is over.
Among all the OECD countries, Korea was named as the country...
...with the second highest level of anxiety about being unemployed.
–It's because the safety nets... –Right.
...aren't effective enough. When people get fired...
...they have nowhere to go, and they'll have no income.
Hence, they worry about making ends meet.
–I think that's why people in Korea...
–Totally.
...are so afraid of losing their jobs.
In Korea, the idea of dismissal...
–...is perceived extremely negatively.
–It's perceived negatively.
It's almost viewed as a stigma.
And people think of it as the end of their careers.
In India or other countries...
...people tend to think, "It can happen.
I'll just get another job."
When you decide to get a new job...
...it's often because you don't think
the company is right for you.
And companies can do the same. "This person isn't right for us."
"We should let this person go."
–Employers can think like that too. –Right.
–"To be let go." –"To be let go."
Instead of "You're fired," we say...
–Right.
–"Unfortunately, we have to let you go."
It's more like, "We need to part ways
because we aren't right for each other."
"We're simply parting ways." That's the mindset.
Then I think the priority should be tackling the employment issue...
–...not dismissal. –Right.
I think the process should be easier and smoother.
No one is pleased about being let go...
...but we hope to establish an environment...
...where we won't have to feel that it's the end of our careers...
...even if we're let go.
Then as always, good night and good luck.
(Good night, and good luck)
(Diary Sales Report, One Dozen)
As you can see, the drop in the private label product's sales...
...is also seen in Art Fancy's sales numbers.
The biggest reason for the drop is the fact that it's an
off–season product.
And most importantly, we're very close to our initial sales goal.
That is true.
It's not true that M Bookstore's sales
dropped due to an information leak.
Please help Woo–young, sir.
Even if I submit this to the higher–ups...
...they won't change their mind.
Pardon me?
When the company decides to let someone go...
...it can come up with 100 reasons for the dismissal.
That's how all companies work and what power can do.
Things like this don't have any power, Mr. Kang.
Just like us.
Then what will you do about Woo– young? Will you just let him leave?
I hired him myself.
But if he doesn't leave the company...
...I'll have to leave instead.
If you were me...
...what would you do?
Woo–young.
I left my wallet here.
Sorry to interrupt.
Did you hear...
...all of that?
Hear what?
Let's talk.
Okay.
(List of Displaced Personnel from Restructuring)
(Name: Senior Manager Choi Young– soo)
You have two options.
That's a friend of mine.
He said it'll take a long time if you decide...
...to sue the company for wrongful dismissal.
(Employee who was terminated without cause
can sue for wrongful dismissal)
The second option is...
...resigning voluntarily so that you can receive...
...a severance package and unemployment benefits.
Realistically, I think it's the best choice you can make now.
And take this.
It's my friend's startup company. They're hiring for a
sales position.
I can't guarantee that you'll get it...
...but you can at least go in for an interview if you're up for it.
He's a nice guy.
Mr. Kang.
I'm sorry.
I failed to keep my promise.
–Hey. –Jeez, don't worry about it.
What should I do now?
Shall I go up against the company?
Hey, do you actually think you can win?
Think about it.
You'll have to go to the court all the time.
And what about the cost?
It'll be very costly.
Like Mr. Kang said, things will get more stressful for you.
Just get unemployment benefits and find a new job.
How could the company do this to me?
Why would I leak any information to our competitor?
Hey, do you think I have the guts to do such a thing?
No, you certainly don't have the guts to do that.
Who's talking such nonsense?
Apparently, those at Art Fancy are saying that.
I don't even know anyone at that company.
–What's wrong? –Art Fancy...
When we were out for drinks last month...
–...we ran into my college friends remember?
–Yes.
They joined us and bought us drinks.
Yes, I remember.
One of them said he works for Art Fancy.
What?
Hey. Then that day...
...did I leak any information about our new product?
Well, not that I recall.
I'm not sure though.
No, that can't be.
Woo–young.
You're here.
Yes.
I'm coming from the HR office.
The HR office?
I said I'd resign voluntarily...
...and they agreed to it.
Woo–young.
My gosh.
It's fine.
I'm planning to finally go on a backpacking trip to Europe.
Aren't you guys jealous?
Mr. Jung.
I'm so sad.
Me too.
Hey, Woo–young.
Yes, sir.
Thanks for all your hard work.
I know you worked hard.
Thank you.
I'll see you around.
I have to head out for a meeting.
The word that employees fear the most.
Dismissal.
(Park Jong–soo, One Dozen)
Sometimes, it's done for reasons that we simply can't understand.
And at times, it's done according to a premeditated plan.
There are times when the employer resorts to dismissals of its e
mployees.
What do we work for?
Even if your employer lists 101 reasons just to let you go...
...this one thing is for sure.
It cannot make you give up on your values.
Just remember that.
I'm a contract employee, Cho Hyun– chul.
My, is there anything you can't do?
Just tell me what needs to be done, and I'll do my best.
You don't need to come in.
–Pardon me? –I know he's on contract, but
that's harsh.
I think they'll give him a permanent position.
–What?
–If everyone can get permanent roles...
They look down on me and discriminate against me.
It's too mean.
–Do you want to hand it over? –You won't know even if you see it.
I'd appreciate it if you could do as I say.
(Episode 9: What Makes Us Work Hard)
You're applying for the senior intern position.
Mr. Park, could you tell us what you did
after you retired from your previous job?
Sure.
I retired after working at a shipping company for 34 years.
During the first year or so...
...I traveled within Korea and abroad...
...met people...
...and went hiking as well.
I had a great time.
But one day...
...as I was helping my granddaughter
tie her hair back...
...this thought suddenly hit me.
"I want to work."
During the 34 years that I worked...
...there were many days when I simply didn't want to go to work.
But strangely enough, I suddenly felt this strong urge to work.
So I visited the job center at the district office that day.