I dreamed that I was a programmer responsible for a bank system. A chubby branch manager approached me, apparently because the system had malfunctioned and caused customer losses. He felt bad and suggested that the branch system should include a feature to send LINE alert messages to customers.
First, I checked the bank's mainframe system and discovered it was running on an old programming language called Clipper. I thought to myself, "They're still using this? I’ve completely forgotten how to write code for it."
Then, a male colleague came over to show me some code. I found his code strange and wondered how the system could even function with it. I told him that next time he makes changes, he should let me know, and I’d help debug and fix any issues.
The branch manager was insistent that the system needed this feature to send LINE messages. My supervisor, Howard, asked if I knew how to modify the branch system. I told him I needed to see the code first. Only after reviewing it could I figure out when I’d be able to make the changes.
Howard then handed me a printed copy of the code, just like in the old days when everything had to be printed out. I quickly skimmed through it, recalling the system's old structure. I told Howard that I had a good idea of what parts needed to be changed.
However, I still had doubts about whether the branch system really needed the LINE message feature. After all, we hadn’t even collected customers' LINE information, so even if we added the feature, we wouldn’t be able to send messages to them.
The branch manager was adamant about including this feature, but in the end, the bank’s upper management didn’t approve it. He was furious and decided to leave the bank.
He opted for early retirement. Before he left, I saw him, and he mentioned that he was going on a trip, letting go of the past, and starting fresh.
I thought it was actually a good thing. With a new beginning, he wouldn’t be tied down by the past anymore.
夢見我是一名程式設計師，負責銀行系統。有一個胖胖的分行主管來找我，好像系統發生問題，造成客戶損失。他覺得過意不去，說分行系統應該要加一個可以發送 LINE 警示訊息給客戶的功能。
我先是查詢銀行主機系統，發現是用很舊的程式語言 Clipper。我心想：「這種程式還在用？我都忘了這程式碼要怎麼寫了。」
後來來了一位男同事，他讓我看了一下程式。我覺得他的程式碼好怪喔！懷疑這樣的程式碼，系統能夠運作嗎？我跟他說下次要改程式的時候，通知我一聲，我來幫他抓蟲找問題。
這個分行男主管，一直堅持分行系統要加這個可以發送 LINE 訊息的功能。我的主管 Howard 來問我知不知道分行系統怎麼改。我請他先給我看程式碼。我看過以後，才能排出時間來修改。
然後他就給了我一本程式碼。像以前那樣，程式碼都要印出來。反正我大概看了一下，記起以前系統程式碼的架構，我跟 Howard 說我大概知道要改哪些地方了。
只是我還是很懷疑分行系統是否需要新增這個發送 LINE 訊息的功能。因為我認為我們都還沒有收集客戶 LINE 的資料，即使有這功能，也無法發送訊息給客戶。
那個分行主管非常堅持一定要有這個功能，但這個功能最後並沒有被銀行上層核可。他非常生氣，就決定離開銀行。
他決定提前退休。離開前我看到他，他說他要去旅行，放下過去的狀況，有一個新的開始。
我覺得其實這樣也是不錯的。因為有一個新的開始，就不會一直被過去的狀態綁住了。
解釋這個夢想，它似乎反映了職業關注、挑戰和個人成長的混合。以下是潛在意義的細分：
程式設計師的角色：夢見成為程式設計師，暗示你在工作生活中具有責任感和解決問題的能力。使用 Clipper 的舊銀行系統，可能代表你生活或工作中過時或低效的系統，你覺得有負擔去修復。它可能象徵著一種被困在處理舊問題或不再有目的，但仍然對你有期望的做法上的感覺。
分行經理：胖胖的分行經理，可能象徵權威人物或依賴你的人。他堅持添加 LINE 訊息功能，可能反映了外部壓力或對你的要求，即使它們看起來不切實際或不必要。他最終的沮喪和離開，可能表明你正在目睹周圍的人正在努力改變，或者這可能意味著你自己，想要放棄某些不再有目的的責任或關係。
程式碼和同事：奇怪的程式碼和同事有問題的工作，可能代表著對你周圍做事方式的懷疑或不信任，無論是在工作中還是在你的個人生活中。你主動提出幫助調整程式，可能表明你渴望控制、確保事情正確完成並幫助他人，但也表明你意識到你正在處理有缺陷的系統或方法。
主管 Howard 和列印程式碼：Howard 作為你的主管，可能象徵著你生活中的指導或權威，幫助你專注於問題的實際方面。列印的程式碼，可能反映出懷舊或過時的方法，你需要重新審視這些方法，但又不再完全適應。它可能象徵著重新學習舊課程或技能，以繼續前進的想法。
對 LINE 功能的懷疑：你對增加該功能的猶豫，可能代表你對生活中某些想法或計劃的實用性，持懷疑態度或不確定。這可能反映出你對自己的努力，或新專案是否真正有價值，或者是否只是為了滿足他人的期望，而進行的更深層次的認識。
分行經理的離職：他退休並開始新篇章的決定，可能代表了你自己的想法或對改變的渴望——放棄過去的挑戰、挫折或徒勞的努力，擁抱一個新的開始。對「新的開始」的強調，反映了擺脫過去的想法，這可能象徵著你個人對更新、成長、不被舊責任束縛的渴望。
總之，這個夢可能表明你正在處理過時的系統或生活中的挑戰，可能是你的職業生涯，並且感到需要改變。你可能會質疑對你提出的某些要求的實用性，同時考慮放棄舊方法以重新開始。它指向成長，擺脫過去的負擔，並朝著更令人滿意的方向前進。
1. Peaceful Resolution:
Instead of leaving the bank, the branch manager listens to your doubts about the LINE feature and reflects on them. After a thoughtful conversation with you, he agrees that the feature might not be necessary, and together, you brainstorm better ways to improve the system. He becomes calm, expressing gratitude for your help. The dream ends with a sense of collaboration and resolution, as both of you feel satisfied with the new direction the system will take.
2. Unexpected Success:
In this version, after reviewing the code and your initial doubts about the feature, you have a sudden flash of inspiration and realize how the LINE message system can be integrated effectively. You spend the night coding, and to your surprise, it works seamlessly. The branch manager is thrilled, and the upper management is impressed, approving the feature immediately. You are recognized for your efforts, and the dream ends with you feeling proud of overcoming the challenge and contributing to the success of the project.
3. A Dramatic Twist:
After the branch manager insists on the LINE feature, you dive deeper into the code and discover something alarming—a vulnerability in the old system that could compromise customer data. Realizing the magnitude of the issue, you report it to Howard and the higher-ups, and the dream takes a more urgent tone as the bank launches an internal investigation. The focus shifts from the LINE feature to securing the entire system. The dream ends with you being praised for your discovery, but leaving you with lingering tension about what could have happened if you hadn’t found the flaw.
4. Personal Reflection:
The dream continues with the branch manager leaving the bank, but instead of anger, he gives you a farewell gift—a small memento symbolizing his time at the bank. He shares a piece of advice about embracing change and moving forward without being tied to the past. As he walks away, you feel a sense of closure, realizing that his departure reflects your own need for growth and a new beginning. The dream ends with you standing at a crossroads, symbolizing the next phase of your journey, but with a sense of optimism and readiness for what's next.
5. A New Opportunity:
After the feature is rejected by upper management, the branch manager, instead of retiring, decides to start his own business, and he invites you to join him. He offers you a key role in developing a cutting-edge system for his new venture. You contemplate the opportunity, sensing that it could be a fresh, exciting chapter in your career. The dream ends with you standing at the doorway of his new office, feeling the potential of what’s to come, but the final decision remains open, leaving the future unwritten.
6. Surreal Ending:
As the branch manager leaves, the world around you begins to change. The bank slowly fades away, and you find yourself standing in a peaceful garden. The code and system worries dissipate, replaced by a sense of calm. You walk through the garden, reflecting on how letting go of the past can bring peace and clarity. The dream ends with you sitting under a tree, feeling free and at ease, no longer bound by the problems of the old system or the demands of others.
Interpreting this dream, it seems to reflect a mix of professional concerns, challenges, and personal growth. Here’s a breakdown of potential meanings:
Role as a Programmer: Being a programmer in the dream suggests a sense of responsibility and problem-solving in your work life. The old banking system using Clipper might represent outdated or inefficient systems in your life or work that you feel burdened to fix. It could symbolize a feeling of being stuck dealing with old issues or practices that no longer serve a purpose, but are still expected of you.
The Branch Manager: The chubby branch manager could symbolize a figure of authority or someone who depends on you. His insistence on adding a LINE message feature may reflect external pressures or demands being placed on you, even if they seem impractical or unnecessary. His eventual frustration and departure may suggest that you’re witnessing people around you struggling with change, or it could signify your own thoughts about letting go of certain responsibilities or relationships that no longer serve a purpose.
The Code and the Colleague: The strange code and the colleague’s questionable work could represent doubt or mistrust in the way things are being done around you, whether at work or in your personal life. Your offer to help debug could indicate a desire to take control, ensure things are done right, and help others, but also an awareness that you’re dealing with flawed systems or approaches.
Supervisor Howard and the Printed Code: Howard, as your supervisor, may symbolize guidance or authority in your life, helping you focus on the practical aspects of the problem. The printed code might reflect nostalgia or outdated methods that you need to revisit but aren’t fully comfortable with anymore. It could symbolize the idea of relearning old lessons or skills to move forward.
Doubt About the LINE Feature: Your hesitation about adding the feature could represent your skepticism or uncertainty about the practicality of certain ideas or plans in your life. This might reflect a deeper sense of whether your efforts or new projects are truly valuable, or if they’re simply being pursued for the sake of others' expectations.
The Branch Manager’s Departure: His decision to retire and start a new chapter might represent your own thoughts or desire for change—letting go of past challenges, frustrations, or unproductive endeavors, and embracing a fresh start. The emphasis on a "new beginning" reflects the idea of breaking free from the past, which may symbolize your personal desire for renewal, growth, and not being tied down by old responsibilities.
In summary, this dream might suggest that you are dealing with outdated systems or challenges in your life, possibly in your career, and feel a need for change. You may be questioning the practicality of certain demands placed on you while contemplating letting go of old approaches to start anew. It points toward growth, shedding past burdens, and moving forward in a more fulfilling direction.