by Yun Dongju
Published 15 Jan.2026 10:24(KST)
The phrase, "Boss, I’d like to take a day off today..." is now a thing of the past. This colleague works tirelessly around the clock without complaint, quietly serving up coffee even during the lunchtime rush, never losing composure. Truly, the perfect part-timer. However, the more capable this colleague becomes, the fewer jobs there are for people, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste. The coffee may taste precise, but it seems the essence of human life is something that can't be replicated.
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