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(Baonghean) - Combating economic recession is a "tough battle" because it takes on very subtle forms.

- Hey sir, I think…

- What are you thinking?

- The fight against ideological and political decline, as well as moral and lifestyle degradation, may not be noisy, but it is "a tough battle," sir!

- Why?

- Well, nobody admits to being in decline, and even if they did, they'd try to hide it under various excuses and justifications that sound very plausible.

So you're trying to talk about something, aren't you?

- It's true, nothing can be hidden from you! The other day, when I went back to the commune, I heard about a local official who refused the position of commune police chief – a stepping stone to becoming vice chairman of the People's Committee – and asked to remain in his position as commune cultural officer.

- Why?

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- As he explained, he felt that his own qualifications, abilities, and work experience were still insufficient, and therefore he was not capable of shouldering that responsibility.

- Honestly acknowledging your own limitations and refusing a position that's beyond your capabilities is incredibly courageous, isn't it?

- If that's true, then it's very admirable. But...

- But isn't that what you say?

- That's probably it! Because later, there was information suggesting that his refusal was a very carefully calculated move.

Why do we need to calculate?

- As he confided to his friends and relatives, holding the position of head of the commune's police force inevitably leads to conflicts with relatives and neighbors. When trouble arises, even if you handle it correctly, you won't have peace, and if you do it wrong, you'll have even less peace. No matter what, people will talk about you endlessly, making it very difficult to live and eat. The job is complicated, and it's unclear who benefits more than whom!

- What do you mean…?

Meanwhile, being a village cultural officer might not sound prestigious, but it's easy and relaxed. It's all "fun, youthful" work that doesn't bother anyone. Every meeting, festival, or holiday requires "flags, lights, horns, drums, nails, string, glue, and paper," so you get to feast and get paid at the same time. Besides the standard allowance, village cultural officers also receive a substantial monthly allowance from the department. Adding it all up, it's not much less than the salary of a village secretary or chairman, but you get peace of mind. Because if there's any trouble, nobody will sue the cultural officer.

- That's certainly meticulous planning. But "if everyone chooses the easy path, who will take on the hard work?"

That's why I have to say this! That's why I say fighting recession is a "tough battle" because it takes on very subtle forms.

Phuc Vinh