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2022.12.23
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With a confident stride, graceful poise, and an aura radiating sunshine and positive energy.
Our interviewee today is Yuki, Manager of the Accounting Department—affectionately known within the company as "GMC’s Lin Chi-ling"!
Rising from an accounting assistant all the way to department manager, Yuki’s story with GMC started with a fateful encounter that seemed written in the stars. Let’s enjoy this inspiring journey of passion and dream-building!
"My dad believed I should major in something that would keep me fed and self-sufficient, so he told me to study accounting," Yuki laughs. Her deep connection with accounting actually stemmed from her father’s advice.
When she graduated from high school, Yuki didn't have a clear vision for her future yet. She originally wanted to major in Mass Communication, which sounded "fun and interesting." However, as a business owner himself, Yuki’s father worried that career prospects in mass communication might be tougher, whereas accounting offered broader opportunities. Balancing her options, Yuki ultimately followed her father’s advice and embarked on the path of accounting.
Today, having carved out a successful career in accounting, when asked if she feels grateful for her father’s advice, Yuki laughs heartily: "That’s why I treat him so well now!"
Yuki began getting hands-on experience in accounting during her university years. Besides studying relevant coursework at school, she used her free time to work part-time as an accounting assistant at a firm owned by a relative. Counting her four years of university plus one year post-graduation, Yuki worked at the firm for five years before returning to her hometown, Taipei.
"After graduating, I passed the entrance process and joined President Chain Store Corporation (Uni-President Group) in finance," Yuki says. "Because it was a massive corporation, every task was finely divided. My primary job back then was issuing rental invoices for the company."
Although working for a corporate giant offered stability, great benefits, and a higher starting salary, the extreme specialization meant her scope of work was narrow. Opportunities for learning and professional growth were relatively limited. "It was secure, but I felt like I was just coasting without adding real value." For someone like Yuki who deeply values self-growth, a monotonous work environment lacking challenges gradually sparked thoughts of a career change.
After four years with the company, a sales manager happened to be jumping ship to a bank’s auto loan and leasing department. He asked Yuki if she was interested in joining him to transition into sales. "He felt my lively personality was a great fit for sales. I was only 26 or 27 at the time—still very young—and even if I failed, I could start over. So I decided to make the leap with him."
However, sales work in banking turned out to be very different from what Yuki had envisioned. "Back then, I often had to entertain car salespeople over drinks and dinners. I found it strange—wasn't I here to handle banking business? Why did it feel like I was entertainment company?" Yuki chuckles ruefully. She admits that while she loves talking to people and her outgoing nature suits sales well, the corporate culture of entertainment and the work environment at the time led her to resign two years later.
After leaving her job, Yuki began searching for new opportunities on 104 Job Bank. From that moment on, her destiny became intertwined with GMC.
"I truly believe it was destiny!"
Yuki reminisces about joining GMC with a warm smile.
Does that phrase sound familiar? Indeed, another senior accounting professional and Yuki’s longtime comrade-in-arms—Sandy, featured in Episode 03 of GMC Group Spotlight—once said the exact same thing! Fate always weaves cause and effect together, guiding lives destined to meet into each other's orbits.
As fate would have it, Yuki’s job interview was conducted personally by Shirley, who was then GMC's Financial Manager (and is now CFO).
Looking back at the interview scene, many details have faded like a water-splattered canvas. The exact conversation has blurred, like cotton wisps drifting out a window—yet the image of Shirley standing before her remains vividly clear.
"Honestly, I don't remember the details of our conversation. I only remember seeing Shirley for the first time—my immediate thought was that this leader was exceptionally elegant and impeccably dressed. I knew right then that this was a company worth staying with and a leader worth following." Yuki’s eyes sparkle as she recalls the past.
Deeply captivated by Shirley, Yuki reflects on this special connection and the confluence of coincidences that felt like destiny: "I judge people mostly by intuition, and once I make up my mind, I am fiercely loyal."
For Yuki, her main motivation for joining GMC was her admiration for Shirley.
Confident and resilient, Yuki looks sharp and efficient when focused on her work. Her self-assurance also shines through in the fulfillment she derives from her job: "My sense of accomplishment comes from two sources. One is the validation I get from colleagues when I help them solve difficulties; the other is internal. Maybe I just naturally hold myself in high regard (laughs), so I’ve always felt I’m doing a great job!" Yuki jokes playfully.
How does someone so strong-minded face setbacks when they arise?
"Setbacks? I don't think I've really had any!" Yuki smiles.
She goes on to share that during the global financial crisis, three businesses managed by her family went under. Even then, she never lost heart. "I felt that as long as my family members were alive and healthy, that was enough!" Perhaps maintaining an optimistic outlook on life is the secret behind her unwavering confidence.
"Even when faced with tough challenges, we must overcome them to stand where we are today."
"At work, because my manager is so capable, she serves as a powerful anchor," Yuki says. "If bad things happen, they simply become accumulated experience so we know not to make the same mistake twice. That's why I don't get too discouraged."
Setbacks are temporary, but growth is eternal. As long as you learn from failures, every setback becomes nourishment for growth before fading away into the past.
Having risen through the ranks at GMC from an express delivery accounting assistant to Manager of the Accounting Department, Yuki’s mindset shifted significantly upon taking on the managerial role, telling herself to work twice as hard to face upcoming challenges head-on.
"After becoming department manager, there were many more factors to consider. On the other hand, knowing that my anchor, Shirley, might retire in the future made me feel a bit nervous and anxious." For Yuki, losing that strong support naturally brought a sense of uncertainty. Yet at the same time, it was mixed with eager anticipation for future challenges.
"When I met Shirley during my interview, I knew at first glance she was the person I wanted to follow—she became my goal. If she stays, I will follow her; if she retires, that position should be mine." Yuki displays her striking confidence once again.
"If not me, who else? Who else could do it!"
"I believe a leader needs personal charisma and presence—attractive qualities that make people want to follow you."
Leadership presence is a subtle quality; even if you can't pinpoint specific traits, there is an unmistakable authority. Yuki gives an example: "Just as I can't list every specific leadership trait Shirley has, she simply radiates leadership and influence. Whenever she speaks, everyone senses her presence."
It’s like when you love someone deeply—you might not be able to list every single reason why, but you just love them!
"She is a leader I admire and respect immensely, which is why I say she is my role model and I learn by her example." Finding a leadership role model, observing and learning their methods, and blending those insights with one's own personality creates a unique, authentic leadership style.
"Shirley possesses a big-picture mindset when communicating with others or handling cross-departmental matters. Her perspective and decision-making are forward-thinking and strategic." Shirley experienced the company's journey from ground zero, whereas GMC was already well-established when Yuki joined, offering a comfortable environment. As the saying goes, chaotic times create heroes; peaceful times offer fewer trials. "I believe that as Accounting Department Manager, one must provide management with sound financial advice to help them make the best decisions for the company. That’s somewhat challenging for me at my current stage, and it’s a direction I must keep striving toward." Yuki hopes to elevate her capabilities and become a reliable pillar of support for the company.
Having spent over 15 years at GMC, Yuki has journeyed through a significant portion of her career here. When asked what kept her at GMC, part of the answer lies in her ingrained loyalty: "Whether in work or romance, once I commit to someone, I stay devoted," Yuki says straightforwardly. "Unless the company fires me, I’m not leaving! (laughs)"
Yuki also points out, just as Chairman Jimmy says: "There is nothing that we, united together, cannot solve!" Even when difficulties arise, facing them through team strength ensures problems are resolved. To her, Jimmy is a leader worth following, while CFO Shirley is both her strong pillar of support and her role model.
When asked who she wants to thank most at the company, Yuki beams candidly: "Needless to say—is there anyone else?"
Shirley once mentioned in an executive meeting that she felt extremely fortunate to have a partner as wonderful as Yuki. Yuki feels equally lucky to have met Shirley—they represent a deeply precious connection in each other's lives.
"I am deeply grateful to Shirley for nurturing me, and I wish her continued good health and happiness. She probably has everything else she needs—especially since having us should be enough!"
Another person Yuki wants to thank is Sandy from the Accounting Department, who joined GMC just six months after Yuki. Yuki laughingly describes their bond: "I often tell her she must have killed me in a past life, so she has to keep taking care of me in this one." At work, Sandy's exceptional competence allows Yuki to handle external matters without worries. Supporting each other, they have become essential partners in both work and life.
Yuki’s time at GMC is filled with joyful, shining memories—the most precious of which was meeting these wonderful people worth cherishing.
"I think the most remarkable aspect of GMC is that it doesn't limit its employees; it truly practices 'ability determines your position' and actively encourages you to excel. This atmosphere unlocks employees' potential, creating a very healthy learning environment."
One of GMC's corporate slogans, "Create Value," means giving more opportunities to employees who are willing to work hard.
At GMC, as long as you work hard, your efforts will be seen.
Feeling this culture from the moment she joined, Yuki worked relentlessly, seizing every opportunity to press forward: "When someone ahead of me resigned, Shirley might ask if I was willing to take over their duties. Even if I had no idea what the job entailed, I’d take it on first—unfamiliar tasks just take a little extra time to practice."
Yuki also shares a memorable story that left a deep impression on her.
"Every year at year-end, Shirley gives each of us a small red envelope. My first year here, when Shirley handed out the red envelopes, she told us that her requirement for each of our abilities wasn't 100%, but 120%."
At the time, Yuki was shocked, wondering if her manager was trying to exploit her!
"Over time, however, I realized what Shirley meant: our potential is never limited to what we think it is. If I set my goal at 80%, I might only achieve 60%, thinking I did my best when that’s far from the truth."
Those words resonated deeply with Yuki, inspiring her to hold herself to higher standards.
"Even if I might not always reach it, I want to give 120% effort. That way, I might achieve 80% or 90%, which is far better than aiming for 80% and only delivering 50%."
Shirley’s single remark profoundly shaped Yuki’s work ethic and mindset for years to come.
At the end of the interview, Yuki offers sincere advice to fresh graduates entering the accounting field:
"Choice is more important than effort!"
Life is full of crucial choices. Utilizing the power of choice helps you discover more opportunities, seize every single one, and commit wholeheartedly. "Just like choosing the right manager to follow is a choice, choosing a company is also a choice. Of course, while I choose the company, the company also chooses me, so I have to work even harder!"
