That One Phone Call Taught Me More About People Than Years of Experience Ever Did

That One Phone Call Taught Me More About People Than Years of Experience Ever Did

When I first started my job, I thought it would be just that — a job. A desk, a paycheck, and a few polite coworkers. I never imagined it would slowly turn into something that felt more like a daily soap opera than a workplace.

My boss — charming, confident, the kind of man who could sell a dream with a smile — had everyone fooled. Everyone except me.

The rumors started quietly. Whispers about him and the new intern. Late-night meetings that didn’t make sense. Laughter behind closed doors. I told myself to stay out of it — that it wasn’t my business. But over time, the energy in the office changed. The tension became thick enough to feel.

People stopped trusting each other. Small talk turned into gossip. And I… started to lose myself in it too.