Gemotions

He felt like a race car revving its engine, ready to explode onto the track. Every day was an adventure, a chance to learn and grow. His project was coming to fruition, and his boss was very pleased. He was buzzing with anticipation for the team lunch later, where they would celebrate the project's success. He opened up the company's internal portal to double-check some data, and, nestled among the usual files, he found the payroll spreadsheet. His eyes scanned down the list, and then he stopped. A knot formed in his stomach. The figure next to the new recruit, who was a much junior person to him, was substantially higher than his. He felt a wave of nausea.