Gemotions

Her hands were shaking. She had to take a few deep breaths before addressing her replacement. The woman, whose name was Jessica, sat perfectly straight, a model of professional poise. The sight of her felt threatening.

"So, let's start with the client onboarding process," Claire said, her voice slightly muffled. She knew she was supposed to be helpful, that she should embrace the change, but the feeling was overwhelming.

She felt a strange mixture of resentment and inadequacy. Each step she explained felt like a nail in her own professional coffin. She began to sweat and wanted to grab the woman by the shoulders and demand she go away.