Three years had passed in a blur of challenges and small victories, and Haeeun's life had transformed in ways she'd never anticipated. Her days were a delicate balancing act between two worlds: her clinic, now a thriving start-up, and her rising position within Baek Holdings, where she'd been moved to head the HR department.
From the outside, she appeared as though she'd mastered it all. In the mornings, she was a corporate woman with sharp suits and precise words, respected by her team and colleagues. By the afternoon, she traded her heels and professional attire for the soft ambiance of her clinic, where she worked closely with young clients, helping them navigate life's toughest challenges. Though exhausted at times, Haeeun felt a purpose she hadn't known before, a sense of satisfaction that kept her moving forward despite the pressures of the two roles.
One Friday afternoon, she wrapped up a particularly intense session at her clinic. Her last client, a young girl named Minji, had just left. She lingered in the room for a moment, feeling the peaceful hum of her clinic. The sunlight streamed through the windows, casting warm hues over the plants and soft furniture. Her team was small but dedicated, and her client list had grown steadily over the past two years, a testament to the trust and reputation they'd earned.
As she stepped into the hallway, her assistant, Jiwoo, handed her a tablet.
"Haeeun, you've got a review meeting at Baek Holdings in thirty minutes," she said with a smile. "Do you want me to prep your presentation slides while you're on the way?"
"Yes, please. You're the best, Jiwoo," Haeeun replied, giving her a grateful nod. Jiwoo had been an invaluable support at the clinic, a steady hand and a sharp mind that kept everything running smoothly. If not for Jiwoo's help, managing both roles would have been impossible.
"Good luck, boss," Jiwoo called as Haeeun slipped out the door, heels in hand, ready to tackle the next part of her day.
As she drove to Baek Holdings, she mentally shifted gears. She was on her way to meet with her mother, Sunha, who had been watching her progress with an eagle eye. Since stepping into the role of Head of HR, Haeeun's responsibilities had grown significantly. It was her job to handle hiring, onboarding, and—recently—overseeing a complete cultural overhaul within Baek Holdings, which her mother had tasked her with two months prior.
When she entered the gleaming lobby of Baek Holdings, she felt her demeanor adjust. Here, she couldn't be the nurturing therapist. She needed to be decisive, assertive, and composed—the woman her mother expected her to be.
In the meeting room, she found her mother seated at the head of the table, flipping through a report with her usual intensity. As Haeeun approached, Sunha looked up, her gaze as sharp as ever.
"Good to see you, Haeeun," she said, her tone neutral. "I've reviewed the recent progress on the cultural revamp. We're making strides, but I need us to aim higher."
"I understand, ma'am. I've been working closely with each department head to refine our approach, and the feedback has been encouraging. There's a greater focus on open communication and support for career growth among employees," Haeeun replied, sliding into her seat and opening her own reports.
"Still, I noticed some complaints regarding workload distribution," Sunha noted, a flicker of disapproval in her eyes. "The HR department needs to manage these issues proactively, not reactively."
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