It’s the first day in the new job and

It’s the first day in the new job and Marian is rushing to be on time. She left home when she should have, but even so she ended up running very late. Very late indeed.

She had woken at 6 am, stumbled out of bed and into the shower, where five minutes later she conceded she might be able to face the day. She should be excited, it being the first day in a new job. She isn’t. She doesn’t want this job. Working in an office poring over spreadsheets all day. That isn’t what life is supposed to be abo...