The 3th Generation of the Chaebol Wants to Live Quietly - Chapter 227
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#227.
“Oh, I see. What the hell is this? Even government agencies don’t do things like this!”
In fact, among the 20 government investment agencies that received the most incentives this year, the Housing Bank employees received the most, at just 345%.
The remaining gas companies, Korea Electric Power Corporation, and Korea Trade Promotion Corporation also did not fall into this category.
However, even this was met with an explosion of criticism when it was made known through the media.
However, large corporations including Oseong Electronics may receive more than this incentive.
Even so, there was no company that paid incentives that month that were more than the annual salary.
“… … .”
Manager Heo Hoon gritted his teeth as he recalled the pay statement he had received last week.
No more, no less, not a single cent of incentive from my salary from last month.
Manager Kim Min-seok was so jealous that he went crazy, but surprisingly, the incentive he received was 0 won.
“No, where in the world is there such discrimination against people in the same department?!”
But Manager Heo Hoon was quick-witted.
“Did something happen to the PR team?”
Manager Kim Min-seok was startled when he thought of Secretary Oh Hye-jeong.
“No, what did I do wrong? I worked really hard for the company!”
In the strong affirmation, Manager Heo Hoon knew that Manager Kim Min-seok had done something wrong. Director Choi Min-hyeok would never leave someone who had caused an accident alone. He quickly realized why this person had come to him in the satellite business division.
Just in case, I looked around the entrance of the coffee shop several times like Manager Kim Min-seok.
Fortunately, I breathed a sigh of relief because there was no one who looked like an employee of KM Electronics.
“Seo, did you touch, no, fight with Secretary Oh Hye-jeong?”
Manager Kim Min-seok shouted in anger.
“No, I can’t yell at work. I just nag a little to maximize the publicity effect!”
Manager Heo Hoon didn’t bother to ask any more questions about Manager Kim Min-seok’s stubborn behavior. He also heard rumors about Manager Kim Min-seok circulating in the company from time to time.
There was a secret rumor that he used his position as a manager to do all sorts of tricks to female employees. The female employees who fell for his clever tricks kept their mouths shut, but it was a problem because there were more than one or two of them.
I wondered why Director Choi Min-hyeok was interfering now, but I felt complicated when I realized that my satellite business unit was being driven to the brink.
‘This time, they’re trying to get rid of all the problematic employees at once.’
Manager Heo Hoon, who felt fearful towards Director Choi Min-hyeok, instead talked about the satellite business division.
“It’s a shame to say this, but no one in our satellite division, including me, received any incentives.”
“… Really?”
“Yes. I am also devastated. Yesterday, Director Lee Il-tae called all of the satellite business division members together and warned them not to cause any trouble in the future.”
“Is it because of that disciplinary action? But did the planning department do a good job? There are many people who claim that they did the right thing!”
“Whew, Director Lee Il-tae isn’t judging right or wrong right now. He’s under a lot of pressure from Director Choi Min-hyeok, so he’s telling us to bow our heads no matter what.”
“… … .”
I came to ask Manager Heo Hoon for advice because the company atmosphere was unstable, but Manager Kim Min-seok, who realized that his vague anxiety had become reality, turned pale and could not open his mouth.
He also realized belatedly through a conversation with Manager Heo Hoon that Director Choi Min-hyeok knew that he had been harassing Secretary Oh Hye-jeong.
‘Then it makes sense that I would just take the plunge and lose my incentive.’
The problem is whether Director Choi Min-hyeok will end it by replacing disciplinary action with incentives.
Manager Kim Min-seok trembled.
Manager Heo Hoon did not necessarily lie about the facts.
“Actually, the disciplinary action I received a while ago was nothing serious. I don’t know what Director Lee Il-tae heard from Director Choi Min-hyeok, but now he’s acting like a dead mouse.”
“Ha, but isn’t KM Electronics one of the KM affiliates? One person is unilaterally dictatorial… … .”
“Even Planning Director Jang Seung-il seems to have heard some stories and has now let go of Director Choi Min-hyeok. There are even rumors that Chairman Choi Yong-wook finds Director Choi Min-hyeok burdensome. There are also rumors that Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung’s total lack of presence these days is because of Director Choi Min-hyeok.”
“W-That’s ridiculous. Oh, no, why is Vice Chairman Choi Moon-kyung so concerned about Director Choi? And why does Chairman Choi Yong-wook feel burdened by Director Choi!”
“It’s probably true.”
Manager Kim Min-seok also trembled at the unimaginable story.
“Is it true?”
“Yes. It seems to have gotten worse after this Oculus project incident. So going forward… … .”
Manager Huh Hoon couldn’t even say, “It’s better to take care of yourself than to worry about incentives.”
Even Manager Kim Min-seok, who was full of greed, finally left the coffee shop in a cold sweat.
‘Ha, my head hurts.’
* * *
Manager Kim Min-seok also knew well about Director Choi Min-hyeok’s fearsome actions. He was no fool, so he was careful not to let it show on the outside.
Although he sometimes abused his position to be abusive, he never cursed at others outwardly.
But what is absurd is that Director Choi Min-hyeok’s actions were no different.
I started to put pressure on myself without showing it on the outside.
Manager Kim Min-seok, terrified, went to the office but couldn’t get anything done.
Team leader Lee Yong-sik, the head of the public relations team, happened to see the scene.
“Manager Kim, what’s going on?”
“Oh, no.”
However, Manager Lee Yong-sik knew all about the incentive details of the public relations team members.
“That’s why I told you to be careful.”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”
Manager Kim Min-seok, who was bowing his head, was not in his usual posture.
He took the hand of Manager Lee Yong-sik, who grumbled, “Oh, I’m busy!” and went to the break room.
“Boss, boss, sir, is there something going on with our public relations team?”
I was astonished at the sight of Manager Kim Min-seok sweating like a patient with measles.
“How many times have I warned you? Our Director Choi Min-hyeok has a bad temper. I told you that he won’t punish you right away because of the other employees’ reactions, but he will eventually be punished!”
“Hey, you already knew that?”
“Hey, Manager Kim, once something happens at your company, it gets rumored. Everyone just keeps quiet and doesn’t talk about it, but everyone who knows about it knows!”
Manager Kim Min-seok protested fiercely.
“Ha, but I feel really wronged. What did I do wrong? Even Secretary Oh Hye-jeong is like that. She just talked nicely with the partner company to make the commercial shoot go smoothly.”
However, Manager Lee Yong-sik knew more about Manager Kim Min-seok than expected.
“You didn’t create a position with Director Lee Chang-myeong and even sponsored it?”
Manager Kim Min-seok jumped up from his seat like a frog in a trance.
“Who the hell says such nonsense? I will never let that happen!”
“Ha, you’re lying to me. That guy really has no sense. You know what Director Choi did to Executive Director Choi Hoon-yeol, and you still do that? Look at Managing Director Kim Hyun-woo. I heard from an acquaintance that he was treated like a complete idiot at Osung Electronics!”
“Ha, but… … .”
Deputy Manager Lee Yong-sik also sighed at the sight of Manager Kim Min-seok shedding tears.
“If you really care about it, go see Secretary Oh Hye-jeong and apologize. If Secretary Oh Hye-jeong speaks nicely to Director Choi, he might get over it. Of course, I can’t guarantee that.”
Deputy Director Lee Yong-sik, who was stepping back, looked at Manager Kim Min-sik with pitiful eyes. He also expected that Director Choi Min-hyeok would never let this go, but he never thought that would become reality.
‘Ugh, it’s a bit harsh, but I don’t know. This isn’t a problem I should be involved in. If I’m not careful, I might get hit by a stray bullet and get punished.’
* * *
Manager Kim Min-seok, who had been treated coldly by Vice President Lee Yong-sik, eventually went to see Secretary Oh Hye-jeong when Director Choi Min-hyeok was not at the office.
Of course, Secretary Oh Hye-jeong was on guard from the beginning.
Fortunately, after Manager Kim Min-seok bowed down and asked, Secretary Oh Hye-jeong eventually went to the coffee shop in front of the headquarters.
Manager Kim Min-seok, who had been watching what other people thought, suddenly got up from his seat and bowed.
“Hyejeong, please save me.”
“… … ?”
Secretary Oh Hye-jeong was startled by the stalker-like behavior of Manager Kim Min-seok, and instead trembled.
“What I did to you was beyond the scope of my duties as a boss. I promise I won’t do it again, so please forgive me just this once.”
Manager Kim Min-seok sheds tears with his knees bent.
Even the coffee shop part-timer circled around the table, put down his coffee, and looked at me with strange eyes. It was as if he was witnessing something that would only happen in a drama, and he couldn’t take his eyes off me.
Secretary Oh Hye-jeong also realized belatedly that it was because of something Manager Kim Min-seok did during the commercial shoot. She also felt sorry for Director Choi Min-hyeok because she knew how scary his aftermath was.
“Manager Kim, please stand up.”
“If you don’t forgive me, I can’t get up from this place. My mother is currently receiving treatment for liver cancer, and my daughter is about to enter the second year of high school. If I get fired from KM Electronics, our family will be thrown out onto the streets.”
“… … .”
Secretary Oh Hye-jeong also clicked her tongue at the actions of Manager Kim Min-seok, who was hitting the ball. She didn’t really feel it because she only saw Director Lee Chang-myeong getting smashed on the news.
But this time, Manager Kim Min-seok was facing him directly, so he felt it with his body.
‘… I guess the director is really scary.’
But honestly, she didn’t know how to react either.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll talk to Director Choi later. But I can’t guarantee anything.”
“Oh, thank you.”
Manager Kim Min-seok’s face, with tears streaming down his face, was truly miserable. It seemed clear that he was reflecting on his actions.
* * *
Secretary Oh Hye-jeong felt good after receiving an apology from Manager Kim Min-seok.
She also didn’t take this incident seriously because she thought she was a victim anyway.
I spoke cautiously when I saw Director Choi Min-hyeok returning from his factory business trip.
“Hey, manager.”
“Huh? What’s going on?”
“It’s nothing more than what Manager Kim Min-seok said. He said some harsh things to me, but he apologized this time. If he gets disciplined for that… … .”
“Oh, I see what you mean. But that’s not something Secretary Oh can get into.”
“yes?”
“Because Secretary Oh isn’t the only victim. He’s a repeat offender. Even if he repents now, he has to take responsibility for his actions.”
“That means… … .”
“I understand Secretary Oh Hye-jeong’s feelings, but that is a personal attitude. From a public perspective, I cannot just leave it alone. That is how I understand the issue.”
“Ha, but… … .”
“It seems that Manager Kim went to see Secretary Oh Hye-jeong and sincerely apologized, but it can’t end with that alone.”
“…yes.”
Secretary Oh Hye-jeong was so shocked by the cold appearance of Director Choi Min-hyeok that she just blankly stared at his back as he walked into the planning office. She had thought it was just like that when Director Lee Chang-myeong was being investigated, but she never imagined that he would show such a firm attitude.
On the one hand, I was deeply impressed by Choi Min-hyeok’s refreshing words and actions.
‘… The director is really firm, contrary to his appearance.’
* * *
Only after hearing Manager Kim Min-seok’s story did Manager Heo Hoon realize that most of KM Electronics’ executives and employees had been hit with an incentive bomb.
According to a story I heard from an acquaintance within the company, KM Electronics employees received an average of a 1,000% bonus this month alone.
Whenever employees gathered in the break room, the only conversation they had was about whether to buy apartments as incentives.
[Try asking for an in-house loan.]
[Even so, there is a limit, so it won’t amount to much, right?]
[No, that limit has been increased significantly since last month. Especially for managers and above, it goes over hundreds of millions. Of course, it seems like there is discrimination from person to person, but where is that?]
In fact, there were people who purchased apartments by taking out loans from banks at the lowest interest rates.
A company that had been quiet until now suddenly started handing out money to its employees.
It was a completely different story from what everyone had expected, when they would get their money by the end of the year thanks to Collins’ huge success.
However, there has been a lot of talk within the company recently about a large-scale contract with Walmart, so it is not too late to pay out incentives.
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