NOVPUBChapter 936: Chapter 936: It must be hard for you, right?
_1 Chapter 936: Chapter 936: It must be hard for you, right?
_1 The colleague competing with Peggy Lewis for the department head position was a male colleague.
Though everyone talks about gender equality these days.
In fact, equality between men and women has not truly been achieved either in the workplace or in other aspects of life.
Discrimination against women still persists widely.
The workplace is one of the places where women face harsh and unequal treatment.
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Without delving too much into it.
Let’s just talk about the experiences that most female employees go through.
If they are close to 30, or even just over 25 years old, they will be asked if they have a boyfriend, whether they are married, whether they have children?
If they don’t have a boyfriend, or if they have a boyfriend but are not married, then they will need maternity leave in the future, when they get married and have children.
If they are married and don’t have kids, they will still need maternity leave in the future.
Under such circumstances, their competitiveness is far less than those women who are already married and have children.
Given equivalent qualifications, the company would prefer to hire male employees.
This, in fact, is also a form of gender discrimination and a scenario of gender inequality.
Many job-seeking women must have been through such an experience.
When it comes to promotion, male employees tend to have a higher chance of getting promoted than female employees.
Jacob Zahn, who was competing with Peggy Lewis this time, joined the company two years before Peggy did.
In terms of seniority, he ranks above Peggy.
Actually, in terms of ability, he is somewhat inferior to Peggy.
Interestingly, Abigail Ackehurst initially thought that Jacob Zahn and Peggy Lewis would make a good couple.
The company has no regulations or unwritten rules forbidding employees from dating one another.
Jacob Zahn is two years older than Peggy Lewis.
Abigail Ackehurst, who joined the company later, heard that before she came, Jacob Zahn had a crush on Peggy Lewis.
As for taking care of her, that’s a different story.
Because Jacob Zahn himself is just an ordinary employee.
But he does show careful attention to details.
Abigail Ackehurst also noticed later on that Jacob Zahn seemed to be proud yet liked Peggy Lewis at the same time.
Although, Abigail Ackehurst was not sure what Jacob Zahn was proud of exactly.
It’s like he slightly likes Peggy Lewis but can’t admit it.
His behavior of favoring her yet failing to admit it doesn’t seem to be out of shyness or embarrassment.
Does he purely think that liking Peggy Lewis is somewhat demeaning?
Abigail Ackehurst had to add a question mark here. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝖕𝖚𝖇.𝖈𝔬𝔪
She really didn’t understand what Jacob Zahn was so proud of to perceive it as demeaning himself.
She knew that Jacob Zahn always thought he was pretty good.
His looks were above average, not stunningly handsome, but he had fine features and was quite pleasant looking.
Such an appearance was enough to attract a lot of attention.
Moreover, Jacob Zahn was a native of Belfard and had a local household registration.
A household registration in Belfard is valuable.
Internet rumors say that a Belfard household registration with a name written on it is worth 500,000 credits.
Whether or not it’s true, Abigail Ackehurst wasn’t sure.
But even if it’s an exaggeration, it’s definitely worth quite a bit of money.
However, if it’s just about external conditions.
Peggy Lewis is very beautiful, and as Abigail says, she’s a bit wasted on Jacob Zahn.
Moreover, she is also a local in Belfard.
Not that being a local is anything prestigious.
But in terms of cost of living, it is indeed much lower than outsiders who are trying to establish themselves in Belfard.
Also, one could be tended by their parents who are nearby.
This is a particularly good condition for young people.
Just like Abigail, who is from the neighboring J City.
Living in a rented flat in Belfard costs her 5,000 credits a month.
If she gets married and her husband is also from out of town.
If the two of them can’t afford to buy a house, or even don’t have enough money for a down payment, they will have to continue renting.
Although the cost of renting decreases, what about when they have a child in the future?
Without elderly people to help, and since they are not in Belfard, the parents have to raise the child themselves or hire a nanny.
Either way, the cost is high.
Not to mention countless other practical problems.
Of course, Abigail didn’t intend to marry a local person at all.
It’s still based on fate and emotions.
Even though it’s a bit tiring for two people to struggle together, there’s nothing wrong with it.
After all, it’s still a struggle being single.
Having struggled for so long, Abigail didn’t mind continuing to do so.
But in Abigail’s view, Peggy Lewis and Jacob Zahn are on par, if not better.
What pride does Jacob Zahn have to uphold?
If he really likes her, he should just pursue her honestly.
Like Jacob Zahn, liking someone yet not admitting it.
Starting from small details in daily life, it appears warm and considerate, but in reality, how is it different from lurking scumbag men?
No wonder Peggy Lewis never liked him.
In any case, when Abigail observed Peggy Lewis, Peggy didn’t seem to have any sort of feelings for Jacob Zahn.
Even a bit of emotion surpassing the normal colleague relationship wasn’t shown.
However, Abigail felt somewhat regretful.
Jacob Zahn once liked Peggy Lewis, whether he still does now is unknown.
But they ended up becoming competitors.
Moreover, the competition between the two is becoming increasingly fierce.
Although everyone dares not openly take sides, they would subtly choose the person they support.
Everyone’s already an old hand at office politics.
If the person they endorse gets into power, they could be of help in the future.
If the opposite happens, their covert support wouldn’t be known by the other party.
In any case, Abigail supports Peggy Lewis.
“It’s very likely that the negotiations haven’t concluded yet?” Peggy Lewis picked up on the main point in Abigail’s words.
“Yes, but I heard that it’s a pretty sure thing,” Abigail said, “and the boss is very satisfied.”
“Moreover, if this business deal he’s negotiating comes together, it would bring huge profits to the company.
It’s said to be a rare big business deal in the history of the company.”
“In that case, his taking over as department head might be very likely,” Abigail said.
Peggy Lewis laughed, saying: “That depends on his ability.
After all, he is the one who negotiated the business deal.
If it happens, what can I do, sabotage it?”
“But you guys competed against each other.
If he takes up the post, won’t it be hard on you?” Abigail said.
Nobody here is naive.
Once Jacob Zahn takes up the position, wouldn’t Peggy Lewis, his former competitor, become a thorn in his side?
And would Jacob Zahn accept Peggy Lewis?
Abigail certainly didn’t think Jacob Zahn was the type to be open-minded.
In addition, normally, everyone would think that Peggy Lewis definitely has her supporters.
Even if one succeeds in getting the position, it won’t help if they leave an employee who has her own followers and doesn’t have to obey them.
At that time, Jacob Zahn will definitely try to find a way to push Peggy Lewis out.
But Peggy Lewis has already been working for the company for so many years.
It would be a pity to give up all those years of accumulation and start anew at another company.
With Peggy’s qualifications, she might not even get a managerial position in a similar-level company.
