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ric as if trying to tame my anxiety. Today is the day i have been waiting for-the interview that could change everything. The pos

like a wave. The lobby was a mixture of modern elegance and sterile professionalism: polished marble

, rehearsing my elevator pitch in my

he position of executive assistant" I say, My v

tly," the receptionist replied with a polit

sing my legs and placing my hands on

nervously, they all look incredible. I try not to look down a

tall, distinguished man emerged. He wore a tailored suit, his hair neatly combed, and

asks her, extending

she replied, shaki

n Sin. I'll be conducting yo

diately begin

he CEO conduct our interviews, I feel

, nods and follows who w

opposite me, willing f

r features, and that's how the next half an

lly, its

who called my name, after the fist candidate, D

says to me and

ong wooden table dominated the center, surrounded by ergonomic chairs

nd cold. "I know you're probably eager to dive into the details, bu

more anxious, I didn't practic

ground " he prompted, le

ion where I managed communications and organized events. That experience honed my organizational skills and taught me how to manage multiple tasks under pressur

notes. "Thats not what I asked

wal

and cocks his h

says, closing the not

have 3 brothers and a sister. 3 years ago I got pregnant and I have a 2 year old daughter. I was brought up by lov

e asks me looking into m

before ans

care of your siblings? Do you n

olic" I say through gritted te

estions? This isn't like all the

nd I mentally count t

2,

you" He finall

t sound v

he quickly covers up his facial expression and wears

ch drop when he says " Your father's an a

thing insid

th isn't tied to his choices!" I s

of making assumptions based on family baggage. You

that i like it, rich people like him don't know how people like me have it, that's wh

my dignity intact, knowing that I woul

amusement danci

e if it hit you," I say, My t

ground, while I've fought for every opportunity. Your w

isely set on the chair next

ired." H

pped. "Wai

nshaken. "I appreciate your hone

ected rejection, but instea

CEO of the company you work for" He's no longer lookin

him well?

re will be in touch" He say