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안나는 중요한 업무 회의에 참석하는 것과 괌 섬으로 휴가를 가는 것 사이에서 딜레마에 빠졌습니다. 시계가 똑딱거리면서, 결정의 무게가 그녀를 압박합니다. 안는 직업과 개인적인 행복 사이의 균형을 고민합니다.
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"안나, 사무실에서 뭐 하고 있어? 지금 괌으로 가는 비행기 안에 있는 거 아니었어?" 마크의 목소리가 조용한 사무실을 가득 채웠다.
안나는 노트북 화면에서 휴대폰을 빠르게 바라봤다. 오후 5시 45분. 그녀의 비행기는 오후 9시 30분이었다. 그녀에게는 시간이 별로 없었다. 그런데 그녀는 왜 지금 고민을 하고 있을까요?
3주 전, 안나가 모닝커피를 마시고 있을 때 휴대폰에서 신호음이 울렸다." 이번 달 마지막 주말에 계획이 있어?" 그녀의 친구 클라라의 메시지였다.
안나는 미소를 지으며 "생각하고 있는 거 있어?"라고 답장했다. "우리 어디로 여행 갈까?"
클라라가 재빨리 답장했다. 안나는 클라라가 “괌으로 가자!”라고 답장하자 신이 났다.
안나는 거기에 가본 적이 없었다. 그녀는 호기심이 생겼다. "괌에서는 무엇을 할 수 있어?" 그녀는 해변과 바다를 생각하며 답장을 보냈다.
클라라는 "바람 좀 쐬러 괌으로 가자. 맑은 바닷물에서 수영도 하고, 백사장에서 태닝도 할 수 있고, 차를 타고 둘러볼 수도 있어. 유명한 곳도 꼭 봐야겠다. 에메랄드 밸리 같은! 꼭 봐야 해!"
안나는 재빨리 타이핑했습니다. "좋네! 그런데 차를 빌리는 데는 비용이 많이 들지?"
클라라는 "패키지를 선택하면 더 저렴해. 모든 게 다 포함돼 있어. 일정을 변경할 수는 없지만. 세팅된 상품이니까."라고 말했다.
패키지여행은 금요일에 출발해서 월요일에 돌아올 예정이었다. 그래서, 그녀는 그 주 월요일에 월차를 내야 했다.
곧 그들은 모든 것을 준비했다. 그들은 에메랄드 밸리 여행이 포함된 패키지를 예약했다. 안나는 정말 기대하고 있었다. 그런데 문제가 생겼다.
안나는 그녀를 불안하게 만드는 이메일을 받았다. 그녀가 일하고 있는 회사에서 그녀에게 앞으로 있을 중요한 회의에 대해 통보했다. 상대편 회사 CEO가 월요일에만 가능했다. 안나는 이 "월요일 회의"의 중요성을 알고 있었다. 그 회의를 중요한 계약을 마무리하는 것이었다. 그녀는 정말 참석하기를 바랐고 이 계약을 자신의 성과 목록에 추가하기를 바랐다.
며칠 동안 안나는 어떻게 해야 할지 고민했다. 그녀는 여행을 포기하고 싶지 않았다. 또한, 한 번의 미팅을 위해 일찍 돌아오는 생각도 옳지 않다고 느꼈다.
이제 마크의 목소리로 인해 안나는 고민에 빠졌다. "안나, 너 결정해야 해."
그녀는 잠시 생각했다. "여행 중에 많은 것을 보고 싶어." 그녀는 조용히 말했다.
마크는 고개를 끄덕였다. "너는 무엇이 더 중요한지 결정해야 해."
안나는 그녀의 여행 가방을 봤다. 친구들과 즐거운 시간을 생각했다. 그리고 그녀는 노트북을 닫고 말했다. "괌을 놓칠 수 없어."
그녀가 사무실을 떠날 때, 마크는 외쳤다. "여행 잘 다녀와, 안나!"
안나는 나가면서 웃었다, 그녀의 선택에 대해 행복해하며. 때로는 순간을 즐겨야 한다."
[ Business or Beach? ]
"Anna, why are you here?" asked Mark, "Were you going to Guam today?"
Anna looked at her phone. 5:45 PM already! Her plane was at 9:30 PM! But why was she so worried?
Three weeks ago, Anna and her friend Clara were planning a holiday. "Let’s go to Guam!" said Clara. Anna was excited. She’d never been there!
"What’s in Guam?" Anna asked, thinking of sunny beaches.
"We can relax, swim, and see nice places!" said Clara.
Anna said, "Cool! But is renting a car pricey?"
Clara said, "If we pick a tour, it’s less money! But we follow their plan."
So, they booked a holiday, including a trip to a nice place, Emerald Valley. But then, Anna got a problem.
Her job told her about a big meeting. The other CEO was free only on Monday. Anna knew this meeting was important. She wanted to be there.
Anna didn’t know what to do. She wanted to go on her holiday, but coming back early for one meeting felt bad.
Now, Mark was talking to her. "Anna, you have to pick."
Anna thought a bit. "I want to have fun on my trip," she said quietly.
"You pick what’s important," Mark said.
Anna thought about the fun times ahead and said, "I can’t miss Guam."
As she was leaving, Mark yelled, "Have fun, Anna!"
Anna left, feeling happy about her choice. Sometimes, having fun is important.
[ Business or Beach? ]
Anna, why are you still here?" Mark asked, "Weren’t you going to Guam today?"
Anna glanced at her phone. It was 5:45 PM! Her plane was at 9:30 PM! But why was she feeling so stuck?
Three weeks ago, Anna was chatting with her friend Clara about going on a trip. Clara suggested, "Let’s go to Guam!" Anna got excited. She’d never been there!
"What can we do there?" Anna texted back, thinking of beaches and the sea.
Clara texted, "We can relax, swim, and see cool places like Emerald Valley!"
Anna replied, "Sounds fun! But isn’t renting a car expensive?"
Clara answered, "If we book a tour, it’s cheaper! But we can’t change the plans. It’s all set."
They decided to book a tour for the upcoming weekend, including a visit to Emerald Valley.
But soon, Anna got some unsettling news.
Her company told her about an important meeting. The CEO of the other company could only meet on Monday. Anna knew she couldn’t miss it. It was a big deal, and she wanted to do well.
Anna felt torn. She didn’t want to miss her trip, but coming back early just for a meeting seemed wrong.
Now, Mark was looking at her. "Anna, you have to choose."
Anna paused. "I want to enjoy my trip," she said softly.
Mark nodded. "Decide what matters most."
Anna thought about the fun she could have with her friends and decided, "I can’t miss out on Guam."
As she left, Mark shouted, "Have a great trip, Anna!"
Anna smiled, feeling good about her choice. Sometimes, living in the moment is important.
[ Business or Beach? ]
"Anna, what are you doing in the office? Aren't you supposed to be on a flight to Guam Island right now?" Mark's voice filled the quiet office.
Anna looked quickly from her laptop screen to her phone. 5:45 PM. Her flight was at 9:30 PM. She didn't have much time. But why was she so troubled now?
Three weeks ago, Anna was having her morning coffee when her phone beeped. "Do you have plans for the last weekend this month?" her friend Clara's message said.
Anna smiled and typed back, "What do you have in mind?"
"Where should we travel?" Clara quickly replied. Anna became excited when Clara said, "Let's go to Guam!"
Anna had never been there. She was curious. "What can we do on Guam?" she texted back, thinking of the beach and the sea.
Clara replied, "Let's go to Guam to get some fresh air. We can swim in the crystal-clear waters and tan on the white sand beaches. We can rent a car and look around. We need to see the famous places there. Like Emerald Valley! It's a must-see!"
Anna typed fast, "That sounds great! But renting a car is expensive in Guam Island, isn't it?"
Clara said, "If we choose a package tour, it's cheaper. Everything is included. We can't change the itinerary, though. It's a set package."
The package tour was scheduled to depart from work on Friday and return on Monday. So she had to take a monthly leave on that Monday.
Soon, they had everything ready. They booked a package that included a trip to Emerald Valley. Anna was really looking forward to it. But then, a problem came up.
Anna received an email that made her anxious. The company she is working for informed her of a crucial upcoming meeting. The other company's CEO was only available on Monday. Anna knew the significance of this "Monday meeting"—it was where important contracts were to be finalized. She was eager to attend and hoped to add this contract to her list of achievements.
For several days, Anna wrestled with what to do. She didn't want to give up on her trip. Also, she felt it wasn't right to come back early just for one meeting.
Now, Mark's voice made Anna think hard. "Anna, you need to choose."
She took a moment. "I want to see a lot on my trip," she said quietly.
Mark nodded. "You have to decide what's most important."
Anna looked at her suitcase. She thought of the fun times with her friends. Then, she closed her laptop and said, "I can't miss Guam Island."
As she left the office, Mark shouted, "Enjoy your trip, Anna!"
Anna laughed as she left, feeling happy about her choice. Sometimes, you need to enjoy the moment.
Itinerary - 여행 일정
Package Tour - 패키지 투어
Crystal-clear - 맑은, 투명한
White sand beach - 하얀 모래 해변
Rent - 빌리다, 임대하다
Achievement - 성취, 성과
Be supposed to - …하기로 되어 있다
Look forward to - 기대하다
Come up - 일어나다, 생기다
Give up - 포기하다
Wrestle with - 고민하다, 투쟁하다
Decide what's most important - 가장 중요한 것을 결정하다
Think hard - 고민하다, 심사숙고하다
Make someone anxious - 누군가를 불안하게 만들다