There is a time and place for all things. George Hemlock knew this, knew that he shouldn't go to his boss right not to ask for a raise. He knew that it was the wrong time. Randtree was in a bad mood, had been all morning.
But even as George knew all this, he also was at his wits' end. Pushed to the limit, he needed to push back. He needed to do something--anything at all--if only to feel better about it. He was underappreciated and overworked. Already saddled with five different projects, he was given an additional one today. It originally belonged to Evan, but he took a vacation on short notice. The project was barely in its beginning stages and the deadline was fast approaching. They gave it to George because he was a good worker and they took advantage of his good nature.
George also knew all these things and he had to draw a line in the sand to let them know that this was it. The last straw. They were either going to pay him what he deserved, or he would quit, right there on the spot.
He stood in front of Randtree's door for a few seconds and then took a breath. He knocked.
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