Gemotions

The gentle morning light filtered through the blinds, casting a soft glow across the room as Sarah prepared for work. She felt light, hopeful and ready. She enjoyed her life, her job, and the people she worked with. She felt good.

During a casual office discussion, the topic of salaries came up. The new associate, Liam, mentioned his starting salary. Sarah's jaw clenched. It was a substantial amount, more than she had been earning for the past five years. She found herself unable to speak, the comfortable rhythm of her day dissolving. She felt an urgent need to leave the room.