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The Best Moment To Quit Your Job

"Namhee's Window"

Going to work?

Yeah. If I don't hurry I'll be late...

Make sure you don't forget anything!

Are you going to be home all day?

Today...

I have a shopping mall meeting, and a book club meeting.

Alright. Good luck!

- Bye! - Okay.

- Hello. - Yeonji!

Your face is looking better these days.

You used to look awful.

Are you finally used to this place?

Yeah...

We all know Deputy Lim can be pretty nasty.

We've had so many replacements.

Everyone left after one or two days.

I just need to work harder.

When I first looked at you,

I didn't think you'd make it this far.

But I'm impressed. You must be pretty persistent.

Yes, this is Jungjin.

I'm still working on it.

Oh, right now?

Then I'll send it right away.

Just give me a little more time.

Okay.

- You busy? - Yes.

I need to send a fax.

Just put it there. I'll get to it.

I need to send it to the insurance company.

It has to be done right now.

Right now?

What is it?

Deputy Lim, I came to send a fax.

You always ask when we're busy.

- It is for the insurance company? - Yes.

What would I do without you?

Without you, the factory wouldn't last.

Don't be silly. And try not to come when we're busy.

Okay. Thank you, Deputy Lim.

I wish you were half as good as the deputy.

You've still got a lot to learn.

- Bye. - Bye.

Thank you.

It has been a month

and I can't even decide on a genre!

What should I draw?

I need to leave now.

Let's do it!

And you just put in the text here.

So this is how you do it.

It is not that different from where I worked before.

Yeah...

You'll do fine since you have experience.

Well...

We're small-scale, so we can't really hire people.

We use a part-timer for every update.

When did you quit your last job?

That shopping mall's pretty successful, isn't it?

It has been about a month since I left.

And you're just freelancing now?

Yeah...

I have something else I want to do, too.

May I ask what it is?

It is nothing much.

I'm making a webtoon.

Oh, a webtoon?

That's really cool!

Really.

You're pursuing your dream...

I envy you.

- It is not a big deal... - No, really.

I envy you so much. I wish I could live like you...

But I need to make a living, so I don't really have time for it.

I want to do YOLO, too.

Yeah, YOLO's pretty trendy now.

It is.

I don't even know what's important anymore...

I just wish the president would stop yelling.

I'm the only employee here

and I'm pretty much a sandbag.

If I get yelled at one more time,

I'm quitting this place for real.

I'll work on it and sent it to you when I'm done.

Okay!

Miss Yejin, I look forward to working with you.

Same here.

- I really owe you. - I should be the one saying that.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Good to see you, Namhee.

- How are you doing? - Great.

Wasn't this book amazing?

I finished it in a heartbeat.

It was interesting to see there was more than one species of man...

and it gives an excellent summary of human evolution.

What about you, Namhee?

Let's talk about it during discussion.

I feel like it's going to get long.

What?

- Namhee. - Hi.

Is Mr. Hee-hoon not coming today?

I would not know.

You two are pretty close, aren't you?

Don't you talk to each other privately, too?

We do, but...

I don't know if he's coming today.

I see.

If you're curious, you could ask him yourself.

No, it is not like that.

- Namhee. - Yeah?

Yeseul has a problem

and she needs to talk to Mr. Hee-hoon about it...

Then why are you telling me?

It is not a big deal. What's wrong with you?

This is not a big deal?

I made him angry, that's all.

My boyfriend's not a criminal. Why should I talk to a lawyer?

It is nothing, Namhee. Don't worry about it.

Okay...

I need to wash my hands...

Hey.

Yeonji, what do you think of dating violence?

What about it?

As a theme for my webtoon...

You had a change of heart?

You said you wanted to draw something about everyday life.

I know, but...

sometimes you need webtoons that

trigger social alertness, right?

Right? Right?

Right.

Have you seen the comments for articles about dating violence?

They blame the woman for not breaking up with the guy.

Why don't they leave, though? Why?

Yeah, why?

Breaking up is not as easy as it sounds

and you do not know exactly what happened between the two people.

Right...

You're so indifferent.

No, I'm listening.

- I think it'll be fun. - Right?

Doesn't that sound interesting?

I knew it the moment I heard it.

I think approaching the issue from that perspective,

should make for an original story.

I should start right now.

Right now?

Yeah!

I've done my research!

- Namhee. - Yeah?

Don't you think it should be something you're familiar with?

You've never been in a relationship like that

and you haven't dated anyone for a long time.

Don't you think that could be a problem?

It is a sensitive issue

and you don't want to unintentionally offend someone who went through it.

I am familiar with it.

I know someone who's gone through it.

Really? Who?

You don't know her.

Anyway...

It will get viewers to think.

What is true love in this day and age?

Aren't we mistaking something else for love?

That's a great theme.

Yeah

- It is. - Isn't it?

- Going to work? - Yeah.

Why do you always get up at this time when you could sleep in?

I didn't sleep.

What were you doing?

What do you think? Working on my webtoon.

Dating violence. Are you really doing it?

Yeah.

Why?

Nothing...

You need sleep, you know.

- Yeonji. - Yeah?

I feel like...

What?

I feel like I'll get signed up for an official run right away

and cause some sort of social revolution...

What do you think?

Do you agree?

I...

I hope that happens.

I'm going to work.

Yeonji.

- Yes, deputy? - Are you busy?

No. What is it?

Come here for a second.

Hold on, just a minute.

Look at this.

Do you think he's good-looking?

Yeah... He's very masculine.

I couldn't agree more.

He's super manly.

Okay...

I met him this weekend...

I could tell he was interested in me.

His looks aren't really my type

but his personality's not bad.

Good for you. I hope it works out.

His parents got him his own cell phone store.

That means his family's pretty rich, right?

Yeah... I think so.

He reminds me a little bit of my ex-boyfriend, though.

He threatened to kill himself after breaking up with me.

That means he really loved me.

You like that kind of stuff?

Yeah. It is manly.

Aren't you going to start dating again?

What?

Who am I supposed to date?

Are you seeing someone?

- Are you back together with Minwoo? - No.

Then why did you ask?

Deputy Lim's got so many men in her life.

Some girls are like that.

What matters is what type of guy he is.

Why?

Are you jealous of her?

No.

I'm in no position to date anyone.

If I were, I wouldn't have broken up with Minwoo.

You should call him.

What are you talking about?

You have a job now, and he's probably adjusted to his work.

So what's there to keep you from getting back together?

I told her from day one

that I knew people like her very well

that she shouldn't bother coming if she was going to quit soon.

You know the type, right?

Slow, dim-witted?

Yeah. No social skills...

easily hurt, weak...

That type.

She's trying, but...

that's not good enough.

I just sigh when I look at her.

One time I flat out asked her if she didn't want to work.

What did she say?

Nothing.

She would go to the bathroom, and come back hours later.

She pretends she didn't cry, but it is obvious because her eyes are red.

It is really annoying.

Do I have to coddle her, too?

You've got a lot on your plate, Seonhee.

How are you going to keep working with her?

She's gotten a little better, but she still has a long way to go.

That whole dumb act is only going to work with her boyfriend.

I shouldn't have to deal with it.

It is really annoying.

Here.

What are you going to do?

What can I do? I just need to be patient with her.

No. With me.

Cutting to the chase, huh?

Do you want to get out of here?

Are you going home?

Have a great evening.

You're still here?

What about dinner?

We have drafts to work on. We'll eat after that.

Yeah?

In that case...

Get something to eat on your way home.

You wouldn't mind us drinking, would you?

Okay.

It is sweet...

Is something on your mind?

Yeonji.

Do you know any guy you could introduce to me?

I thought you were seeing someone...

It didn't work out.

Why?

I don't know. We just stopped talking.

What a jerk.

They all want the same thing...

Pardon?

So you don't know any guy you could introduce to me?

I don't know anyone...

Yeonji.

Do you know why I'm living like this?

I was a good student.

I told you I went to a good university, didn't I?

My dad suddenly collapsed one day.

We couldn't handle the hospital bills

and my tuition was all credit card debt.

I couldn't go back to school after that.

My brother was in high school...

and my mom didn't make much money.

So I dropped out

and started working at a clothing store when I was 21.

Slow down.

Now I'm old...

and not as popular with guys as I used to be...

Is there a guy

that can save me from this sickening life?

I think you're doing fine...

That's a joke...

This company?

And the money I get working in it?

Everyone else has a much better job

and makes tons of money.

They all have boyfriends, and go on to get married.

What do I have?

I feel like

I'm standing on a desert.

I hope...

someone would come and save me.

Or...

I'm probably going to die.

Are you okay?

Yeah. Let's go.

You got just one row?

Yeah, my food budget is 2000 won per day.

After we're done, we have to organize the storage.

How often do we do it in a month?

When we can. Why?

I mean...

I work from 10 am to 10 pm...

When we organize the storage, it is really hard to come to work the next day.

That's because you're new. You'll get used to it.

I have a wedding to go to right now!

- The side is all ripped. - What?

What are you going to do?

Tell me, what are you going to do?!

Get the manager. This is unacceptable.

- Get the manager. - I'm really sorry, miss.

Our boss is tearing down the storage room because of you.

Why?

She says there must be a reason you quit.

She wants us to check if there's anything missing.

Does she take me for a thief?

Where's mom?

Where's mom?

Hey! Where's mom?

Can't you wash your own dishes?

Where have you been?

Huh?

You can't leave dad like that!

Make your son do the dishes.

He's in his room playing video games all day.

Mom?

Seonhee.

I don't want to hear it.

I sometimes feel like I'm standing alone on a desert, too.

When Deputy said that, I could kind of relate to her.

Relate?

To her?

I just

felt bad for her

at that moment.

Everyone's lonely

and lost.

They say you're lonely even when you're in bed with your spouse.

It is not really my life...

if someone else saves it...

Yeonji.

Do you know what to do when you're alone in a desert?

No.

What do you think?

You walk one step at a time, and get out of there.

Just hoping someone would save you

and standing there doing nothing won't help.

You're right

If you just stand there...

you die...

"Jerk"

"What are you doing?"

"Yeonji's Picnic"

Chief.

This is a new order.

Okay, good work.

Go ahead.

Why hasn't it come in yet?

He's not delaying paying us again, is he?

He's not even here today. This is bad.

Does this happen a lot?

When did we get it last month?

He does pay us eventually. It is not unusual for small companies...

Sometimes it is a few days late

and sometimes we get half first and the other half later.

What are you going to buy with this month's pay?

I don't really know...

I have everything in my shopping cart.

I'm getting a laser hair remover, too.

I see.

Don't you remove your hair?

Huh?

I just

don't like that I have to keep doing it.

That's what women do.

I don't think you take care of your looks at all.

You're a total tomboy.

I kind of am...

You know women should start putting on eye cream in their 20's, right?

And your hands and neck are as good as you care for them.

You don't use hand lotion, do you?

Feel my hand.

Do it.

- Soft, isn't it? - Yeah.

This is how you get guys to want to grab your hand.

My nails are a mess...

- Hello. - Hi.

I'll transfer your salaries tomorrow.

I couldn't go to the bank today.

No one goes to banks now.

You can do everything online.

Okay, okay.

How are you adjusting, Yeonji?

It is already been two months.

I'm doing my best.

Yeah, I think you're doing great.

Ever since you came, we haven't had any delayed work.

Thank you.

The other day,

Manager Kim from Hang Woon Planning yelled at me.

He asked me if we had a new employee.

What are you talking about?

I asked him why

and he said he didn't like the new employee's attitude on the phone.

Seriously?

Yeonji, were you not polite to him?

I was polite to him.

It is Manager Kim's problem.

He has no right to demand that of anyone.

What a joke.

You know vendor companies are super important, right?

You have to be nice to Manager Kim.

Yes, but I...

She did nothing wrong. He's just being obnoxious.

How is he obnoxious?

You have to be proper on the phone. It represents our company.

I guess Yeonji's a little crude.

You have to be her mentor.

I told her to be polite to Manager Kim on the phone.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

Alright.

I have to be somewhere.

See you ladies later.

I brought it up because I hated how Manager Kim was abusing his power...

I got you in trouble.

I'm sorry, Yeonji.

It is okay.

What are you doing?

What's this?

You got paid, so you thought you'd buy some new clothes?

No. I'm just looking.

Do you have any money left after paying off your debt?

I barely have anything to wear for work

so I thought I'd buy something...

I don't know.

This just makes me more depressed.

These models all look so pretty and happy, and relaxed.

Like they live in a different world.

That's what shopping malls do.

They sell happiness, not clothes.

They make you think if you're wearing the same clothes,

you'll be happy, too.

I don't know.

I sell myself for a whole month

only to buy someone else's happiness with the money I get...

Is that what working's supposed to be?

Human mind is a mystery, isn't it?

You couldn't even have imagined saying this when you were jobless.

I quit my job, so I'm unemployed.

How do you think I feel?

It is just...

When the deputy messes with my mind...

I feel like all my hard work was a waste.

We need some healing.

Check the private chat room.

Hye-young wants to go on a picnic tomorrow.

A picnic?

We haven't come far, but this is nice, right?

Yeah.

What made you decide to have a picnic?

I suggested it to you when you were feeling down, remember?

Then I should thank Yeonji.

I was feeling stressed out lately, too.

This is so relaxing.

To us!

- I read your webtoon. - Yeah.

It is not very popular.

Fact bombing...

I read it, too.

That explains the three views...

Should I just jump into that water? The temperature should be fine.

What do you have against public servants?

Cheer up. You're just starting.

If you work hard, you'll find a way.

When I'm famous, I'm not even going to acknowledge you.

I hope so.

Today, you can draw our caricatures.

I don't have a pen.

Why do you always do that?

My eyes are having a field day today...

We have to come out to find love!

You never had a boyfriend when you were working...

Seriously?

What about you, Hyun? Are you seeing anyone?

I don't have time for that.

No hot male teachers at school?

No.

What about you, Yeonji?

I can't think about that right now.

When I have a regular position and settle down, I'll see.

So everyone's giving up...

Hye-young?

I've never seen you with a guy.

I have someone I like.

Really?

When did it happen? Who?

Who is it?

I've never seen her boyfriend in my life.

Is it an imaginary animal?

Bring him to us. We'll see if he's good enough.

Hye-young's got it under control.

You should worry about yourself.

How long has it been since your last boyfriend?

Do you even know how dating works anymore?

So many fact bombings today.

Someone's really popular.

Who is it?

My mom.

Why wouldn't you answer your mom's calls?

Yeonji hasn't been to her home in years.

We all have our reasons.

Do you think you just fell from the sky?

You'll regret doing this to your parents later.

Eat this. I have it under control.

So do I.

Hi.

We had too much beer.

We wanted to give you some.

It is okay, we have a lot, too.

Is it just you ladies?

We're just a bunch of guys, too. Do you want to join us?

We came with our friends.

- Oh, friends... - Friends...

Can I help you?

We just wanted to share some beer with them.

Why would you do that?

What's your end game here?

- I'm sorry. - Sorry.

Let's go.

- What's your problem? - What?

They were picking on Yeonji and Hyun.

No, they weren't.

You seemed uncomfortable, so I did you a favor.

Yeonji?

What's the matter with you?

You've gotten so bad at this...

What? Am I the weird one?

So you all wanted to hang out with strangers?

They seemed nice.

And their friends seemed okay.

What, then?

Do you want me to bring them?

Don't. That's ridiculous.

This is really annoying.

Is it my fault?

Tell me, is it my fault?

Sit down.

Hey, excuse me!

- Hey! - Stop it!

Let me go!

Yeonji, you're getting a regular position next month, right?

Yeah.

Times goes by so fast.

It does.

Stressing about not getting a job

and getting bullied by your boss, all seem like yesterday.

It all went by so fast.

When Yeonji gets a regular position next month, we should have a party.

You'll hang in there until then, right?

You're not going to quit?

I'm getting a regular position for sure.

The president's really happy with my work lately.

Good.

Get that position, so we can have a party.

Okay.

"Mom"

Hello? Yeonji.

Hi, mom.

Yeonji. Are you doing okay?

Yes.

That's good

I haven't heard your voice in so long.

Yeonji, I miss you so much.

Can't you come home some time?

Or should I come over?

No, mom.

I'm busy with my work.

I see...

Do you have a job now?

Is it going well?

Yeah.

I'm a designer.

I'm getting promoted to a regular position next month...

After that, I'll come by.

Next month?

When next month?

When I've gotten more used to my job...

and have a regular position.

Okay.

Yeonji.

I miss you so badly.

I hope I see you soon.

Okay. I have to go, mom.

Okay.

Keep in touch.

Alright?

Okay.

Bye.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Manager Kim. - Good morning.

I can't lower the unit price any further.

Money doesn't come out of the ground, you know.

What?

You're cutting us off?

How could you say that?

I'm sorry.

Let's meet up and talk about it.

Let's meet. Where are you?

I'll go there right now.

Deputy.

What's going on with the company?

I don't know.

Something happened with a vendor company that used to get us work.

They're sacking some of the factory ladies.

They've all been here for over 10 years.

If I don't get a regular position, I'll die.

You might not get that regular position.

- You're home all day. - I work, too!

You're wondering if you should keep your webtoon running?

Can you really break up with your girlfriend?

Youth is supposed to be painful.

But how much pain can I tolerate?

I applied for a working holiday.

Yeonji.

Do you want to come with me?