7.5.4 不被升职

W: I am having a hard time at my job.

M: What's wrong, Julia?

W: My colleagues quickly get promotions, while I always get sidelined. I don't know what to do anymore.

M: Don't give up so soon.

W: But I don't know what else I can do. I am willing to work hard. Sometimes I make mistakes and the boss is not happy. He thinks I am not capable.

M: Mistakes are just a lessons to learn from.

W: Tell that to my boss.

M: Do you know Abraham Lincoln?

W: Yes.

M: He grew up poor in Kentucky and barely had a year of schooling, but he went on to become the President of United States.

W: He was also assassinated because of his views.

M: He is known as American's greatest president. Do you know why? Because he fought against slavery and secession at a time in history where others were too afraid to do anything. He succeeded because of his ambition and generous spirit.

W: Well, if he can become president, then I can at least get a promotion.

M: That's the spirit. Never give up on your dream.