Balancing Acts: Jirka's Journey to Family and Work Harmony

Fluent Fiction - Czech: Balancing Acts: Jirka's Journey to Family and Work Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-03-13-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript:Cs: Jirka seděl ve své kanceláři v Praze.En: Jirka sat in his office in Praha.Cs: Okna byly otevřené a jarní vánek přinášel vůni květin z ulic.En: The windows were open, and the spring breeze brought the scent of flowers from the streets.Cs: Na stole měl hromadu papírů a blikající obrazovku počítače.En: On the table, he had a pile of papers and a blinking computer screen.Cs: Zbyl mu jen několik dní do klíčového termínu na důležitý projekt.En: He had only a few days left until the critical deadline for an important project.Cs: Kanceláří se linula vůně čerstvé kávy a kolegové tiše klepali do klávesnic.En: The office carried the aroma of fresh coffee, and colleagues quietly tapped on keyboards.Cs: Jirka byl známý jako spolehlivý pracovník.En: Jirka was known as a reliable employee.Cs: Ale teď cítil tíhu odpovědnosti.En: But now he felt the weight of responsibility.Cs: Doma ho čekala manželka Eva a jejich dvě děti – Vojta a jeho sestra Karolína.En: At home, his wife Eva and their two children – Vojta and his sister Karolína – were waiting for him.Cs: Připravovali se na Velikonoce.En: They were preparing for Easter.Cs: Jirka věděl, že slíbil dětem, že pomůže s barvením vajíček a postavením pomlázky.En: Jirka knew he had promised the children that he would help with egg dyeing and making the pomlázka.Cs: Seděl v kanceláři dlouho do noci.En: He sat in the office long into the night.Cs: "Nesmím zklamat šéfa," říkal si.En: "I must not disappoint the boss," he told himself.Cs: Ale v srdci cítil, že nechce zklamat ani svou rodinu.En: But in his heart, he felt that he didn't want to disappoint his family either.Cs: Spolu s narůstajícím stresem během dne se začal ptát, jak najít rovnováhu.En: With growing stress throughout the day, he began to wonder how to find balance.Cs: Přišel večer před odevzdáním projektu.En: The evening before the project's submission arrived.Cs: Jirka si nalil další kávu, když mu zazvonil telefon.En: Jirka poured himself another coffee when the phone rang.Cs: Vojta volal.En: Vojta was calling.Cs: "Tati, kdy přijdeš domů?En: "Dad, when are you coming home?Cs: Potřebujeme tě na zítřek.En: We need you for tomorrow.Cs: Budeš malovat s námi?"En: Will you paint with us?"Cs: Jirka naslouchal a věděl, že tuhle chvíli nesmí minout.En: Jirka listened and knew that he must not miss this moment.Cs: Zavřel počítač a rozhodl se.En: He closed the computer and made a decision.Cs: "Musím jít," řekl kolegovi.En: "I have to go," he said to a colleague.Cs: Kolega pochopil.En: The colleague understood.Cs: "My to zvládneme, Jirko.En: "We can handle it, Jirko.Cs: Jdi za rodinou," řekl s úsměvem.En: Go to your family," he said with a smile.Cs: Jirka spěchal domů.En: Jirka hurried home.Cs: Děti ho radostí objaly a Eva připravila barvy.En: The children hugged him with joy, and Eva prepared the colors.Cs: Malovali vajíčka, smáli se a užívali si společné chvíle.En: They painted eggs, laughed, and enjoyed their time together.Cs: Jirka znovu pocítil, proč je rodina tak důležitá.En: Jirka once again felt why family is so important.Cs:...

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