“Ma’am! It’s approved. How did you do it?” Marie exclaimed in excitement after the project plan we submitted was approved.
I shrugged. “It’s better than the other plans from the other teams,” I said, stating the facts. Vivian was adamant about submitting our proposal, not because it didn’t have potential, but because she knew she wouldn’t get a penny from it.
“Still! The senior product manager wouldn’t just stand by after you got the approval you wanted. She was so sure that it would be rejected,” Marie said, worried about Vivian who was known to have a close relationship with the COO.
“Well, let’s say we’re lucky this time. That’s why I need you to work harder and cooperate. It’s not like I’m asking you to work 24/7. You have 8 hours in the office so make sure you do your best within t
