WORKPLACE STRESS
Caused: Work-Life Imbalance and Lack of Control
This scene illustrates Laiza, an employee of Susuko Na Company, who estressed at work fue
to a work-life imbalance and a lack of control.
During Lunch Time
*/Jerico approach Laiza
Jerico: Ms. Caluya, our supervisor wants to speak with you.
*/Look at Jerico
Laiza: Thank you.
*/Laiza gets up without finishing her lunch and goes to Victor’s office.
Victor: Come in.
Laiza: Good afternoon, sir.
Victor: Good afternoon, have a seat.
*/Laiza take a sit
Victor: Due to the fact that you are one of our most exceptional employees, we have made the
decision that you will meet our major client abroad on October 3, and your trip will be on Sunday of
this week.
Laiza: But, sir, I have already submitted my leave request for the first week of October.
Victor: I am aware, and I did not accept the leave due to this situation. Do not worry, we have agreed
to double your salary if you complete the assigned work.
Silent…
*/Shaira knock on the door
*/Victor look at the door
Victor: That’s all. You may leave now.
Laiza: Thank you sir.
*/Laiza go to her working table and looks at nothing
A few minutes later… Phone rings…
Laiza:Hello ma.
Laiza’s Mom:When are you going home? It’s your Brother’s wedding on October 3--
Sandara: Ma’am Caluya…
Laiza: I’ll call you later. Bye ma.
*/ Look at Sandara
Laiza: Yes ma’am?
Sandara: I just want to remind you that you need to submit the task that has been assigned to you
within this day.
Laiza: I’m working on it ma’am. I’ll just deliver it to you later.
Sandara: Okay, take a break first. You look like you’re not on yourself.
Laiza: Thank you ma’am.
*/Laiza finish the task and deliver it to Sandara
A few moment later..
*/Sandara go to Laiza
Sandara: Ma’am Caluya, this is not complete. The other information that has been assigned to you
are not included here plus the format we discuss on our meeting are not followed appropriately.
Laiza: Sorry ma’am. I’ll just fix it.
*/Shaira approach you
Shaira: Hi, you need some help? I already done my task for our team project.
Laiza: Yes please. Can you help me for the format?
Shaira: Sure.
*/Shaira sit beside Laiza and help her
A few moment later
*/Laiza finish her task and submitted it to Sandara
*/Laiza approach Shaira who’s working on her laptop
Laiza: Hi, do you have any plan tonight?
Shaira: Hello. None, why?
Laiza: I just want to take a break. Wanna come?
Shaira: Oh, sure.
Laiza: See you later.
*/Go back to working table and received group message
“Good afternoon, everyone. Our boss declined our proposal. Let’s have a meeting tomorrow at 9:00
am.”
NO WORKPLACE STRESS
This scene illustrates Susuko Na Company being free from workplace stress caused by work-
life imbalance and lack of control by appropriately applying the policy about leave and respecting
break time. Aside from that, it encourages open communication by asking for feedback and
considering the employee decisions.
After Lunch Time
*/Jerico approach Laiza
Jerico: Ms.Caluya, our boss want’s to talk to you.
*/Look at Jerico
Laiza: Thank you.
*/Laiza get up without finishing her lunch and go to Victor’s office
Victor: Come in.
Laiza: Good afternoon, sir.
Victor: Good afternoon, have a seat.
*/Laiza take a sit
Victor: Due to the fact that you are one of our most exceptional employees, we have made the
decision that you will meet our major client abroad on October 3, and your trip will be on Sunday of
this week. However, I am informed that you file a leave for the first week of October.
Laiza: Yes sir, It’s for my brother’s wedding day.
Victor: I see. I just want to inform you about our decision, but it’s still up to you if you’re going to
accept it or not since you are the first employee to file a leave for the month of October, which means
it is automatically accepted based on our policy.
Silent…
Victor: Are you going to be our company’s representative?
Laiza: Sir, after careful consideration of all factors. I’ve chosen to politely decline the offer. My brother
expects me to attend his wedding, and I can’t handle the disappointment.
Victor: We respect your decision, Ms. Laiza. Please extend our congrats to your brother.
Laiza: I will, sir.
*/Shaira knock on the door
*/Victor look at the door
Victor: That’s all. You may leave now.
Laiza: Thank you, sir.
*/Laiza go to her working table and start doing her job happily
A few minutes later…
Sandara: Ms. Caluya…
*/ Look at Sandara
Laiza: Yes Ms.?
Sandara: I just want to remind you that you need to submit the task that has been assigned to you
within this day.
Laiza: I’m just going to print it out, Ms.. I’ll deliver it to you later.
Sandara: That’s good hear. You look like you’re inspired. Keep it up.
Laiza: Thank you, Ms. Sandara.
*/Laiza finish the task and deliver it to Sandara
Laiza: Hi, Ms. Sandara. Here are my parts.
Sandara: Thank you.
*/ Laiza Take a break and received a call
Laiza: Hi, ma.
Laiza’s Mom: When are you going home? It’s your Brother’s wedding on October 3 and he’s
expecting you their.
Laiza: I know ma. Maybe next week.
Laiza’s Mom: That’s good to hear.
Laiza: I need to go ma. Bye.
*/Laiza approach Shaira who’s working on her laptop
Laiza: Hi, do you have any plan tonight?
Shaira: Hello. None, why?
Laiza: We’re going to a club. Wanna come?
Shaira: Oh, sure.
Laiza: Okay then. See you later.
*/Go back to working table and received group message
“Good afternoon, everyone. Our boss accepted our proposal. Great job, everyone. Let’s have a
meeting tomorrow at 9:00 am.”
THE END…
