Solve Problems, Don't Explain Them

The other day, a friend came to me complaining about his frustrating work situation.

There was an issue with a company project, and although it wasn't his responsibility, his boss lectured him at length. Just as he was about to explain himself, his boss lashed out even more fiercely: "Don't make excuses."

My friend, looking dejected, felt terribly wronged: "It clearly wasn't my fault. Why won't they let me explain?"

I thought for a moment and shared my own experiences over the years.

At 27, I was a junior editor at a well-known company. My direct superior called me a "freeloader."

When I helped the company secure a 2 million yuan order, my boss criticized me for not following proper procedures.

Three years later, I switched to new media, and my manager lambasted my writing style as "absolutely terrible."

When I proved myself by writing dozens of articles that garnered millions of views, my boss then said my article format was incorrect.

You get scolded when you make mistakes; you get scolded when you don't; sometimes you even get scolded when it's not your fault at all.

You see, no matter how well you perform, in your boss's eyes, it all comes down to two words: not good enough.

Is it unfair? Yes. Should you explain yourself? No need.

Because results are the best explanation.

Later, I worked my way up from a lowly editor to a manager at a big company.

After that, I resigned and returned to my hometown to start a business. Through ups and downs, I finally reached my current position.

That's the reality: when you become powerful enough, you can choose a place where you won't be wronged.

Mature professionals never waste energy explaining themselves to their bosses over temporary grievances.