I dreamed that I returned to my previous company to work as an employee. However, there was a project that matched my qualifications perfectly, so they asked me to come back and take over. My supervisor was Sister Joyce.
I tidied up my office seat and it happened to be lunchtime, so I went with the project team to a Cantonese dim sum restaurant. Each person had their own portion of food, and since two members of our group hadn't arrived yet, I took one portion first. But soon after, those two people arrived, so there was one portion missing, which made me feel a bit embarrassed.
Suddenly, the national anthem played in the restaurant, and everyone stood up to sing it before eating. Everyone ate quickly. I was slow, and by the time I noticed, everyone had finished eating, so I had to ask the waiter to pack up my food to take away.
Then, on the way back to the office, I passed by a villa community, which was where I currently rented a place. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that hardly anyone lived there; it seemed like an abandoned community. Many of the houses had doors and windows not properly closed, and there were signs of water leakage inside. The whole community seemed deserted, so the rent was cheap, which made it look a bit eerie.
There was a makeshift elevator in the community that went directly to the office. This makeshift elevator looked unreliable, but it was functioning. When the elevator door opened and I saw someone inside, I got in.
Back at the office, I used my own laptop. The IT personnel came over to help me connect to the company's shared drive for installation and setup. I mentioned that my laptop already had a CD drive, which surprised them because most laptops don't come with CD drives anymore.
Joyce briefly introduced the current situation of the company and the other team members to me. She mentioned that there were two other colleagues who shared the same seat with me. They sometimes worked from home and didn't come to the office often.
After I sat down, I looked around and saw my former colleague Daniel sitting in the supervisor's position. I didn't expect him to still be there. Joyce said, "Yes! He's one of the veteran employees of the company, unlike others."
Joyce took me to Citibank to handle some paperwork that required my signature. The bank clerk complimented my signature, saying it was unique and beautiful. I chuckled, saying that everyone says that.
It seemed that the paperwork at Citibank was a bit troublesome. Because my account was opened in the early days, my ATM card was still usable, but since they were withdrawing from Taiwan, they needed to discuss internally before deciding how to configure my account.
Back at the office, my computer showed a pop-up webpage that required filling in some information. Just as I found it strange, I heard someone saying that the company's system had been hacked, and the website was fake, so we shouldn't enter any information.
夢見我回到以前的公司上班,現在是僱員。不過有個專案正好我的資歷符合需求,所以找我回來接手。我的主管是 Joyce 師姐。
我把辦公座位整理安頓好,正好是午餐時間,我就跟專案小組來到一個廣式飲茶餐廳。餐點是一人一份,剛好我們這組有兩人還沒來,我先拿了一份。但很快地那兩個人來了,就少了一份,讓我覺得有些不好意思。
突然餐廳響起國歌,大家起立先唱國歌再用餐。大家吃得很快。我動作很慢,發現大家都吃完了,我都還沒吃完,只好請服務生幫我打包帶走。
然後走回辦公室的路上,經過一個別墅社區,是我現在暫租的地方。仔細看,發現幾乎無人住,像是廢棄社區。很多房子門窗都沒關好,屋內好像有滲水的痕跡。整個社區人都跑光了,所以租金便宜,看起來實在有點恐怖。
社區有個臨時搭建的電梯,可以直通辦公室。這臨時電梯看來不牢靠,但有在動。電梯門打開,有人,我就進去了。
我回到辦公室,使用我自己帶來的筆電。資管人員過來,要幫我連上公司共用光碟機,來執行安裝設定。我說我的筆電配有光碟機,他們嚇了一跳,因為一般筆電已經沒有光碟機配備了。
Joyce 簡單介紹公司現況與其他組員,跟我說會有另外兩位同事和我共用同一座位。他們有時在家工作,不會常進公司。
我坐下來後,環顧四周,看到以前老同事 Daniel 坐在主管位置上。想不到他還在。Joyce 說「對啊!他是公司老員工,其他人就不是了。」
Joyce 帶我到花旗銀行辧個手續,需要我簽字。行員看到我的簽名,說我簽名很特別、很漂亮。我笑說大家都這麼說。
看來花旗銀行手續辦理有些麻煩。因為我這是早期申請的帳號,提款卡也還可用,但他們現在要撤出台灣,得要內部討論後,再決定我的帳號要如何設定。
回到公司,我的電腦出現一個飛行網頁,需要填入資料。正當我感到奇怪時,就聽到有人喊說公司的系統遭駭客侵入,網站是假的,千萬不要填入任何資訊。
Ending 1 - A Successful Project
Your expertise and leadership skills enable the team to complete the project successfully, earning recognition from the company and reinforcing your sense of accomplishment. This achievement strengthens your confidence and professional standing within the organization.
Ending 2 - A New Friendship
While navigating the challenges at Citibank, you strike up a conversation with the bank clerk who complimented your signature. This chance encounter leads to a lasting friendship, providing a sense of connection and support in your personal life.
Ending 3 - An Innovative Solution
Inspired by the unique features of your laptop, you devise an innovative solution that streamlines the company's processes and enhances efficiency. Your contribution garners praise from colleagues and management, solidifying your role as a valuable asset to the organization.
Ending 4 - A Serendipitous Discovery
During your visit to Citibank, you come across an opportunity to invest in a promising new venture. Trusting your instincts, you decide to take the leap, and your investment pays off handsomely, providing financial security and freedom.
Ending 5 - A Change of Heart
Reflecting on your experiences in the villa community and the sense of isolation, you decide to move to a more vibrant and welcoming neighborhood. This change in environment brings newfound joy and belonging to your personal life, positively impacting your overall well-being.
These alternative endings explore various possibilities and highlight different aspects of growth, success, and personal fulfillment in your professional and personal life.
Your dream places you in a series of familiar and unfamiliar settings, highlighting various aspects of your professional life and personal experiences. Returning to your previous company represents a reconnection with your past, while the opportunity to lead a project that matches your qualifications signifies growth and recognition of your skills.
The Cantonese dim sum restaurant and the missing food portion could symbolize your concerns about adjusting to the team dynamics and ensuring that everyone feels included and valued. The national anthem and people eating quickly might suggest a sense of unity and urgency within the team to accomplish tasks.
The seemingly abandoned villa community where you rent a place could reflect feelings of isolation or detachment in your personal life, while the makeshift elevator might represent your ability to navigate challenging situations with resilience.
Using your own laptop with a CD drive at the office indicates a sense of individuality and adaptability, as you bring your unique experiences and skills to the team. The presence of veteran employees like Daniel might suggest a sense of stability and continuity within the company, while Joyce's support shows that you have guidance and mentorship in your new role.
The paperwork at Citibank could symbolize bureaucratic obstacles or changes that you might encounter in your professional journey. The unique and beautiful signature might indicate your distinct identity and the value you bring to the organization.
Overall, your dream weaves together various themes, such as teamwork, leadership, personal growth, and adaptability, highlighting the interconnectedness of different aspects of your life and the importance of embracing change while staying true to yourself.