Probation-End Talk: Ask for the Unspoken

Field notes on Probation-End Talk — messy, usable, long enough to act on.

1. Probation silence is not feedback — ask.
2. Side gigs need contract honesty.
3. Test once while saving proof of wins — not on a holiday schedule.
4. Keep proof (photos, chats, tickets) for anything with money attached.
5. Design for a WeChat work group that never sleeps energy, not brochure energy.
6. Revisit after thirty ordinary days.

Context

Here's a longer, practical take on Probation-End Talk — written for people building a life in Chengdu, not collecting weekend trophies.

The stumble I still see weekly: accepting vibes over KPIs.

When in doubt, choose the option closer to home. Travel friction compounds quietly.

If a plan only works when you're energetic and the sky is perfect, it isn't a plan. It's a mood.

If you remember nothing else

Defaults beat novelty. Near beats famous. Dated notes beat memory.

Chengdu gets easier when routines stop feeling temporary.