28
Oct
2024

My Life Story (One of My Life Challenges)

My Life Story (One of My Life Challenges)

It was summertime, and like many teenagers, I was working. I had a job with the city, paving sidewalks along the road. When I finished my task and sat down, my boss asked, “Why are you sitting?” I replied, “I’m done with my job.” He then offered me some advice based on his life experience: “Even when your work is finished, try to show your boss that you’re still working, and avoid saying, ‘I’m done.’”

I understood his point, and this situation became one of the significant challenges I struggled to navigate.

As a teenager, I realized that when I completed the tasks assigned to me, I preferred not to declare my work finished. Instead, I would look for other things to do or help my colleagues with their tasks. Often, many bosses wouldn’t even notice who had completed the extra work.

My boss’s advice helped me discover how to contribute to my environment and find fulfillment in my work. It taught me the importance of being proactive and engaged, even beyond my assigned duties. This lesson has continued to shape my approach to work and teamwork.