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In the heart of a bustling city, there was a small office building where a group of four creative and ambitious young colleagues from the advertising industry worked. Each with a unique talent and vision for career growth and the future. One day, they decided it was time to bring some color and vitality to their workspace, where they spent so much of their lives. Yes, it was necessary to paint all the offices.
Karel, always the practical and economically-minded one, suggested that each person should paint their own office, at their own expense, and of course according to their own preferences. He added that this way, everyone could express their individuality and create a more pleasant personal space in the place where they spend every day. Everyone would paint their own space and turn their office into a place where they would feel at home.
Mario, known for his analytical thinking, suggested that they should first create a plan. Everything needed to be planned out, all the equipment and paint for the offices should be bought together to achieve a bulk discount. They needed to visit all the stores that sell painting supplies, check prices, and negotiate discounts. They should also try buying online if a good price is available. They also needed to consider how long it would all take.
Lucie, always the organized organizer, took on the task of taking care of everything, finding out all the details about what each person needed, checking prices, where everything was sold, and purchasing it all. She would create a detailed schedule for when everything would happen and print it out to give to everyone. So they would all have an overview and know what to do.
Jan refrained from the conversation with his colleagues and simply listened attentively. It wasn’t until the end of the workday when almost nothing else was discussed except the details of how they were going to paint their offices that he calmly said, “Wouldn’t it be better to hire professional painters?” “I know a company that offers a lot of craftsmanship services, and they’d also clean up for us afterward.” “They’re really good, I’ve used them several times in my private life.” But this idea was rejected. “If others can do it, we can too.” The majority opinion prevailed.
With plans and schedules in hand, they all got to work. One chose muted colors that reflected a calm human nature. Another selected vibrant colors that reflected their creative spirit. Another opted for neutral colors that complemented their analytical approach. And Lucie chose colors that were fun and playful, perhaps reflecting her personality, or maybe she just wanted to stand out from her colleagues.
The first day went according to plan. Each one tried to find what they wanted, compared paint prices, and looked for the right paints for their office. Lucie was reportedly looking for paint prices for everyone and the necessary supplies for painting the offices. The second day went according to plan. Each one tried to find what they wanted, compared paint prices, and looked for the right paints for their office. Lucie was reportedly looking for paint prices for everyone at once and the necessary supplies for painting the offices. The third, fourth, and fifth days went pretty much the same. The work stalled, but they were still discussing office painting.
Frustration began to grow, and relationships between everyone started to strain. The atmosphere in the offices was no longer as relaxed as before, and it strangely thickened. Karel felt frustrated that others weren’t progressing as quickly as he had hoped. Mario felt frustrated that his artistic visions and ideas weren’t being listened to. Jan felt annoyed that others weren’t taking his advice seriously and weren’t able to accept that painting shouldn’t be their priority and a task they should be dealing with. And Lucie couldn’t stand that everyone was doing things their own way, and not according to her schedule, which, by the way, she forgot to print out and hand out to everyone. She also hadn’t bought or ordered the paint and supplies yet.
And here came the turning point when they all finally decided it was time to admit defeat. Painting the offices was simply too big of a task. A different task. A complicated task. It wasn’t their field, and it wasn’t as simple as it seemed at first glance. It required making dozens of decisions in an environment they didn’t understand. Yes. Jan was right. It’s nonsense to tackle things we don’t understand. It’s definitely a better choice to hire professionals who paint offices every day.
They placed their request for office painting with the international company EXTRA SERVICES. They took Jan’s advice. Immediately, painters from this network of professionals contacted them. And everyone was glad they didn’t have to worry about visiting stores, checking prices, buying paint, purchasing painting supplies, transporting everything to the site, preparing for painting, the actual painting of the offices, and, of course, the cleanup afterward. And suddenly, the stressful atmosphere that had arisen simply from the fact that they wanted to paint the offices themselves disappeared.
From this experience, they all learned valuable lessons. Sometimes it’s better to admit defeat and ask for help from experienced professionals. Not to try to save a few bucks, but instead to have the time and space for your work and income. Income in the field I understand. And not to dive into something I don’t understand.
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