Gemotions

The fluorescent lights of the office seemed to hum with a mocking energy. Emily sat hunched over her desk, the email notification regarding Ben's compensation burning a hole in her inbox. She’d spent the last seven years building her career, putting in the hours, always exceeding expectations. Ben, on the other hand, was the boss's nephew.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She pulled up the company's internal job portal. She would start applying for other positions, with higher salaries. She would show them she was not easily pushed around.