Gemotions

Stepping into the “Global Partnerships” wing, Karen felt a jolt of something akin to vertigo. The department was a mosaic of cultures and languages, a whirlwind of activity. She found herself staring, almost unblinking, at the international flags that lined the walls.

Her new supervisor, a woman with a confident stride and a warm smile, introduced herself and began to describe the scope of their work. Karen’s head swam with unfamiliar terms and concepts, the sheer scale of the operation making her feel both excited and slightly disoriented. She felt a powerful urge to prove herself.