Back at the office the next day, I could feel the tension in the air. It was palpable, a shared anxiety among my colleagues. We all seemed to be moving at half-speed, dragging the weight of the workload behind us.
Anna had talked to a few others, gauging their interest in approaching HR together. The idea was gaining traction, like a small spark in dry grass.
That afternoon, during a lull in work, we gathered in the break room, whispering plans and sharing grievances.
“It’s not just about the workload,” one person said. “It’s about the lack of acknowledgment.”
“Exactly,” another chimed in. “It’s like we’re invisible.”
I felt a mix of relief and apprehension. Relief that I wasn’t imagining things, and apprehension about the confrontation that lay ahead.
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