B10:42
My mom called to ask about my new job.
엄마가 새 직장에 대해 물어보려고 전화했어요.
She sounded worried, so I kept my voice light.
엄마 목소리가 걱정스러워서, 나는 가볍게 말했어요.
Here is where things stand, I said.
지금 상황은 이래, 라고 말했어요.
I told her the project is challenging but going fine.
프로젝트가 힘들지만 잘 진행되고 있다고 했어요.
What we are watching for is the deadline next month.
우리가 주목하는 건 다음 달 마감이에요.
I admitted I felt a little tired lately.
요즘 좀 피곤하다는 걸 인정했어요.
But I also said help is on the way.
하지만 곧 도움이 온다고도 했어요.
She asked if I needed anything from home.
엄마는 집에서 뭐 필요한 게 있는지 물었어요.
I laughed and said a home-cooked meal would be great.
웃으면서 집밥이 최고라고 했어요.
You can ask me anything, I told her.
무엇이든 물어봐도 돼, 라고 말했어요.
By the end, her voice sounded much calmer.
끝날 때쯤 엄마 목소리는 훨씬 차분해졌어요.
Honesty, even the small bits, builds trust.
작은 부분까지 솔직한 게 신뢰를 쌓아요.
태현
Telling My Mom the Truth About Work
by @taehyeontalks