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I'm being cornered at work

I'm isolated at work.
It's a 6-person team workplace, and only I'm in my 30s, and all 5 other people are in their 50s.
Three of them are bosses, and 2 are seniors with over 20 years of company experience.

They are all conservative, don't like challenges, changes, or new ways of doing things, and are all passive at work.
My suggestions and opinions have always been unilaterally denied, blamed for the Showa way of thinking, and given unreasonable instructions.

In response to that, I pointed out points that I thought were unfair, and I also rebelled against instructions.
As a result, they were disliked by all 5 people.
To be honest, I don't like 5 people either.

Still, I feel that the job itself is very rewarding, and I don't want to quit.
If I put up with it up to this point but quit now, I feel that my efforts up until now will be wasted, and I think my work history will be damaged.

However, my bosses seemed to want me to quit, and they encouraged me to quit.
When I refused, I was asked to submit a medical certificate even though I was healthy this time, and when I submitted, I was ordered to have an industrial physician interview.
Apparently they want to be forced to take a leave of absence and let them retire naturally.

The reason for recommending retirement was “there is a communication problem.”
However, communication is not a one-way street; it is made up of the efforts of both parties.
Even if I were 50% responsible, the remaining 5 people should also be 50% responsible.

Why should I be the only one in this situation?
It's really mentally painful.
What should I do
(Please give me advice on how to have a heart and a way of life, not legal matters.)

4 Zen Responses

It's normal that things don't turn out the way you want

It's normal that things don't turn out the way you want.
Stress doesn't go away when you're angry or sad about normal events.
It would be nice to talk about your arguments at work, but it can't be helped if they aren't hired.
You have no choice but to advance in a position where you can pass your opinions through.
If you're obsessed with passing your own opinions, it's easier to quit your current organization.
If you're obsessed with your current organization, it's easier to give up (wait until you get ahead) to pass opinions.
Think “there aren't any good things in life,” and let's just accept it as “well, okay?”
I don't know how the doctor's diagnosis will come out, but your words and actions that placed emphasis on your own assertions over the feelings of your seniors and bosses may have seemed strange to others.
Even if it is limited to 80 kilometers on the expressway, if surrounding cars are running at 90 kilometers to 100 kilometers, sticking only to 80 kilometers will cause traffic jams.
The police also won't catch them up to about 100 kilograms.
There are many such situations in the world, so what is right is not necessarily appropriate.
After that, let's be aware that “the mind is impermanent.”
Every moment, thoughts and feelings come to mind, disappear, and change.
My thoughts 1 second ago and my feelings 1 second ago are already in the past.
The past has passed away and is no more, the future has yet to come and is not there yet.
Thinking too much about the past and the future is stressful.
A life where you can only do what you can do anyway.
If you do what you can do now to the extent you can, you will pass the life.
Don't let your delusional ideas expand too much about the past, the future, yourself, or others.

I read it.
You can't communicate well with the people around you at work, so people around you quit, aren't you? I don't know the details about you, the people around you, or your work, but I really understand that you are isolated and having a very difficult time.
Why don't you take a leisurely break for now? Nothing can be solved right away, and things don't quite go the way you want them to. So don't be in a hurry, breathe slowly, adjust your breath, and calm your mind.
Once you've calmed down slowly, please take your time to look back at the people around you and what they say.
Also, let's talk to people in the company's HR department and management department and ask for their opinions.
Or, let's take a close look at the company's management policies and future business developments.
Then let's think carefully about what it would be like for you.
Please don't be in a hurry.

Self-help efforts to melt the heart of a stubborn partner first

Thank you very much, Mr. Tofu, for your consultation. It's painful to hear that you're isolated at work. There were many people in the workplace who were conservative and had a Showa sensibility.
I'm sure those people think that innovative ideas and awareness reforms are unnecessary. In an environment like this, there may be various ways, such as getting into the other person's arms or once accepting the other person and making them notice the essence of things while asking questions to the other person with a sense of respect, but if an interview with an industrial physician is recommended, it may not be that level anymore. When it comes to our own safe place, and when it comes to eating, it is humans who don't want to be invaded and think it's fine as it is, and there are many people like that. I'm in my 50s, and changing jobs is hard. There is no need for a proper argument in such a place. The presence of Mr. Tofu can even get in the way. Maybe changing jobs is one way. However, they didn't want to destroy their career up until now. If that is the case, priority is to create an environment where one's thoughts can be heard first rather than discussions. I disagree with your opinion. This is what I think. Then people won't listen. It is necessary to soften the stubborn hearts of everyone, and I feel that self-help efforts are the key.
Also, people can understand that they don't like their work partner. By treating people with a feeling of respect during work, there is a possibility that a door to someone you didn't open at all will open. Start with a soft face, smile once in a while, and don't forget to be thankful. Why don't you start by accepting your partner once in a while? If you're a Showa person, it's a bad way to say it to your juniors who are working so hard, but you won't get angry even if you're barked at by a dog wagging its tail. (Showa people often use this analogy) This tail is important. I'm not talking about flattering. If you want to insist, first melt the discomfort or hostility that your opponent has towards you so that they can listen in order to get into their arms. There may be times when you have to be patient along the way. But unless you can't stand that, they won't listen to you. It's not just about putting up with it; it's about walking close. You have to step up from yourself. Criticizing someone just by waiting won't solve the problem. I think it's important to calmly work out various measures, not emotions, to open and melt the other person's heart. Please try it once.


If you compare it to a baseball game

Think about it in a baseball game.
You're standing at bat in the bottom of the 0-0 9th inning and no out 2nd base.
The coach's signature is a send-off bunt, but you tried to hit at your own discretion, and it was brilliantly timely.
We won the game goodbye, but the coach will never use you in a game when ignoring the chain of command.
This is because we know that even if we win that game, it will be a big negative for us to compete throughout the season.
My teammates are the same, and I don't want to play with players who arbitrarily break relationships of trust or cooperation.
You currently work in a 6-person team workplace and seem to be rebelling against instructions you think are unreasonable from your boss in your 50s.
What if you were in the opposite position?
How would you feel if you were a boss in your 50s and your subordinates in your 30s told you “that's wrong” or “you can't follow such instructions.”
The top of the company should consider that you're not the right person for team play as a bigger issue than whether what you're saying is correct.
I think there are two paths you can choose.
One is to change to a job where individual play is permitted.
Another thing is to take this opportunity to learn coordination and take the initiative to follow the instructions of your boss or elders (of course, if your boss's instructions are clearly wrong and you think they will cause losses to the company, it's also important to gently point them out).
If you want to continue your current job for a long time to come, the latter is the only way.