Gemotions

The hum of the server room, usually monotonous, now sounded like a symphony. The figures, written on a crumpled piece of paper tossed in the recycling bin, were clear: Jake's salary, higher than Martin’s. Martin felt a thrill – a jolt that had been absent from his professional life for years. He’d been feeling... stagnant.

He would re-evaluate his current tasks. He needed to improve his project management skills. He'd take those online courses he'd always meant to. He walked over to his desk, ready to start. The world seemed bright, vibrant.