Chapter 7: Check again at the end of the day, said the Whale

Artur sat at his desk, engrossed in his work, when his phone buzzed with an incoming message. Expecting a routine notification, he glanced at the screen and was dismayed to see the sender was none other than his boss, Baleio.

With a sigh, Artur opened the message, bracing himself for whatever task awaited him. However, as he read through the message, frustration began to bubble within him like a simmering volcano.

Baleio's message was filled with inquiries about a task Artur was already diligently working on: checking the licenses listed in a spreadsheet to ensure they were granted. Each question seemed to imply a lack of trust in Artur's capabilities, despite his consistent efforts and progress on the assignment.

As Artur scrolled through the barrage of messages, his irritation mounted with each word. He couldn't help but feel undervalued and disrespected by Baleio's micromanagement.

Determined to maintain his composure, Artur took a deep breath and crafted a concise response, detailing the status of the task and reaffirming his commitment to completing it promptly. Yet, the frustration lingered, gnawing at him like a persistent itch.

Throughout the day, Artur found it increasingly difficult to focus on his work. The constant reminders from Baleio gnawed at his patience, sapping his motivation and enthusiasm for the assignment.

As the hours passed, Artur's initial resolve began to wane. He couldn't shake the feeling of being unfairly scrutinized and doubted, despite his dedication and competence.

By the end of the day, Artur's frustration had reached its boiling point. With a heavy heart and a sense of disillusionment, he closed his laptop, the unfinished task looming over him like a dark cloud.

As he prepared to leave the office, Artur couldn't shake the nagging question that lingered in his mind: Was it worth pouring his time and energy into a task that left him feeling unappreciated and undervalued?

With a heavy heart and a tumultuous storm of emotions brewing within him, Artur left the office, the unresolved tension between him and Baleio casting a shadow over his thoughts. Little did he know, this encounter would mark the beginning of a tumultuous journey that would test his resilience and determination in ways he never imagined.