Gemotions

The HR email, with its carefully worded platitudes, felt like a slap in the face. “We are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring.” He snorted, the sound loud in the quiet office. He’d invested so much of his life into this place, and this was how it ended?

He tossed the email into the trash. He couldn't stomach the thought of pretending to be happy. He closed his eyes and tried to picture his next career move, but his mind drew a blank.

He walked over to the break room, filled his coffee mug to the brim, then poured the entire contents down the drain. He wasn’t going to drink it. Not today. He left his mug at the sink and went back to his desk.