Rita hated the way she felt each day walking into her cubicle. She knew sooner or later the belittling would begin. It was covert, of course. It couldn’t be done outright. There are laws against that, you see.

Instead, the moves were insidious – most couldn’t see beyond her boss’ facade.

Rita wondered what people would think when the mass exodus of employees began. She wondered, but didn’t really care. Her desk was cleared. It was time.

Head high, she walked leisurely to the door, turned and winked at the receptionist. She threw a one-fingered salute and walked through door.

Satisfaction achieved.
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6 responses

  1. mish says:

    Love the cheeky tone at the end !!
    Going out in satisfaction definitely called for the “one-fingered salute”… a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do.

  2. Tara R. says:

    Oh how I wish I had given that same ‘one-fingered salute’ the day I was laid off from my job. I think it would have been immensely satisfying.

  3. Carrie says:

    Wouldn’t it be nice to let people know what we really think? To speak up and not fear for our jobs?

    I like this ending. Definitely satisfying

  4. Robin Hawke says:

    So much truth in this one!

    Robin

  5. Sarah Cass says:

    Haha….I’ve done this before, actually! Wonderfully written!

  6. Oh, I’m too stubborn to walk out quietly. But I wish I had that firm grace.

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