I don't think he's got the power to layoff someone from a different department, so my best guess is that he's (apologetically) throwing more work on Nijima.TY for the translation!
Am kinda worried, why would that guy be bowing?
If it set during, this won't end well for him. If it set after the main series, I'll have some questions since we can all see the current build-up happening.
i bet on "They don't like your work, so your time has been for nothing."I don't think he's got the power to layoff someone from a different department, so my best guess is that he's (apologetically) throwing more work on Nijima.
Another possibility is something to the effect of "They don't like your work, so your time has been for nothing." or the opposite "You're really good at this, please consider moving to my department!"