Function of the Pig Tail: 72 Principles for Loving Your Work

Author: Huang Mingyao
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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Overtime, no weekends off, 16 hours of work a day—tasks keep piling up, yet the end is always out of sight. Under these seemingly glorious words, one is actually trapped in the embrace of heavy work. Apart from the sense of fulfillment that brings heavy pressure, there remains endless despair and profound exhaustion. No one wants to be like this. The Function of a Pig's Tail is here to teach you to break free from the tragedy of working hard for little reward, enabling you to truly master your work and no longer let it lead you around by the nose.
—Dr. Ye Weiwei, Harvard University, Ph.D. in Human Resources and Psychology, Senior Career Planner, Potential Development Mentor
Pigs are always shaking their tails desperately. Fresh graduates and seasoned newcomers, if you are always busy but your work remains chaotic, please pause for a moment and don’t rush to shake your tail like a pig. Pigs shake their tails, but they neither drive away flies nor show enthusiasm to their owners. Yet, they still shake their tails desperately every day. Their tragedy lies in—understanding that their actions are utterly meaningless. Life requires skills, and work is no exception. Let’s liken our career journey to a life dance—whether it’s a tango or a waltz, subordinates must coordinate with their bosses to complete the dance. Are you a "master dancer," or do you trip and even step on your partner’s polished shoes awkwardly? If you happen to belong to the latter, you must be eager to escape the predicament. Improper work methods are like shaking your tail with a pig—completely pointless. This book is the wall filled with work tips. By savoring the vivid and engaging stories in it, you’ll find that they hide indispensable wisdom for handling work.