Core Viewpoint - The letter from the founder of New Oriental, Yu Minhong, celebrating the company's 32nd anniversary while he is in Antarctica, has sparked controversy among employees who feel disconnected from the message due to their ongoing work pressures and the disparity between their realities and the founder's luxurious trip [1][3]. Group 1: Employee Reactions - Employees have expressed feelings of sarcasm and disconnection regarding the letter, particularly noting that while the founder describes the beauty of Antarctica, they are working overtime and facing performance pressures [3]. - Some employees have criticized the letter for its lack of acknowledgment of their hard work and the challenges they face, suggesting that a message about overtime pay would have been more appropriate [3]. - The stark contrast between the high costs of a trip to Antarctica and the financial pressures faced by ordinary employees has further fueled the negative reception of the letter [3]. Group 2: Company Performance - Since the implementation of the "double reduction" policy in 2021, New Oriental has been forced to transform its business model, discontinuing K9 subject tutoring services that previously accounted for 69% of its total revenue [9]. - New Oriental has attempted to pivot towards new business areas such as live e-commerce and cultural tourism, but these efforts have not yet compensated for the loss of revenue from its core education services [9]. - Financial results indicate a significant decline in profitability, with a 73.7% drop in net profit to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, primarily due to losses from the Oriental Selection business and goodwill impairment [9].