Gemotions

The discovery left Carol feeling a knot of resentment in the pit of her stomach. The new hire, with a fraction of her experience, was paid more. She felt a sudden urge to get up and shout. Her hands clenched and unclenched.

She spent the afternoon meticulously collecting data, documenting her projects, and highlighting her achievements. She made a list. Each bullet point represented a year, a success, a sacrifice.

Later that day, she strode into her manager’s office, her shoulders straight. “I believe there has been a mistake,” she announced, her voice even.