Gemotions

The news broke during the weekly Monday morning team meeting. The CEO's voice, usually booming with confidence, sounded strained. "We've been acquired…" The words hung in the air. For Susan, sitting quietly in the back, the announcement brought a strange sense of… well, something.

She'd joined Veridian Technologies three years ago, fresh out of college. Her first job. It was here that she'd learned the ropes, made mistakes, and found her niche. She took a look around at her colleagues, the people who had helped her learn and develop. They looked stunned.

She took note of her own experience; she had so much to be thankful for. This was more than a job. It was a starting point. It had given her a foundation, a network, and a wealth of knowledge. She was eager to face the uncertainty of the future. The unknown, to her, seemed exciting.