Gemotions

The hum of the server room echoed in the quiet office. Rebecca’s mind was racing, her jaw tight. She was being replaced. That reality settled like a stone in her stomach. She was asked to train the new employee, and she met the request with a stiff formality.

She gave a brief overview of the systems, skipping over the useful tips and tricks that she had built up over years. She kept her explanations brief and clipped, avoiding eye contact. She answered questions with a curtness that made it clear she was not enjoying the experience.

Later, she watched the new employee struggle with a critical task, offering no help, allowing his errors to pile up. The only warmth she showed was when the new employee asked for help, and she said, “I told you everything you need to know.”