(Day 105/122 of the experiment)
I decided to finish my search for a "stable" job. But my desire to help people didn’t disappear – so besides working out and stretching, I went to look at offices available for rent. And I signed up for psychology courses.
I receive so many letters from girls in the big city – they just need someone to talk to and get support from, to feel that they are not alone. Someone asked for a personal meeting, during which we could create an action plan that my client would follow to live and gradually change. Some needed a "friend for an hour" – to have coffee and discuss men. So I arranged to view three offices, and my loyal friend Lily, who helps me find spaces, came with me.
The first office is located in one of the business centers where I was looking for a room for conducting training. This office is on the third floor, and the windows overlook the city center. Inside, there’s a desk, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a beautiful plant in a pot. Very, very nice. It will be convenient for my clients and me to get there; it’s a ten-minute walk from my home. And there are many cafes and places nearby to grab a delicious meal.
The second office is located right in the building of a youth center. The pros – a large space. The cons – lack of heating, a decent toilet, and "paper" walls – conversations can be heard throughout the entire youth center.
The third office – cozy and well-maintained – is located in one of the residential neighborhoods, right in an apartment. I immediately ruled out this option.
Without any hesitation, after viewing the third option, I called Olena – the realtor who had suggested the office in the business center, and within 40 minutes I had a lease agreement and keys to my workplace.
After announcing personal meetings, my Instagram just exploded. So many women wanted to come for a consultation as if I were Oprah Winfrey.
The evening went as usual – I recorded lessons and corresponded with Nina. After dinner, Tristan and I went for a little promenade through the night the big city.
(Day 106/122 of the experiment)
The quiet and calm morning was interrupted by a phone call.
- Hello, Cinderella? - a familiar voice asked, but I couldn't identify who it belonged to.
- Yes, I'm listening.
- It's Kat from the "Women's Tricks" editorial office. Do you remember, Inga yelled at me to go home and change?
- Yes, yes, Kat, hi!
- Listen, I’m reaching out to you for a reason. First of all, I want to say “thank you” - I and two other girls followed your example and left that old hag. We want to meet with you, thank you again, and just chat.
- No problem. I can today after lunch.
- Yes, that works for us too.
After a quick workout at home, I went to my office to do a thorough cleaning. I dusted, mopped the floor. Then I bought disposable cups and water for the cooler - I want my clients and me to have a comfortable working environment.
Feeling a sense of duty fulfilled, I took a short walk and headed to meet the girls.
- Here you go - this is for you! - Kat said, handing me a beautiful orchid in a pot.
- Thank you so much! I will put it in my office.
- Cinderella, Marjana, Masha, and I are very grateful to you.
- Yes, yes - the blue-eyed blonde Maria replied sincerely - Inga always insulted us. In the two years I've worked at the editorial office, she hasn’t said a kind word. I was afraid to leave her. I was scared I wouldn’t find a new job. But when you set her straight, I realized that was the only right thing to do - to get away from there as quickly as possible.
- I’m really happy for you. You girls did well to stop tolerating such treatment. Are you on a creative break?
- No! The same day you left, we sent out resumes. I got a job as an editor for a news website, will be working remotely from home. I signed a temporary employment contract today, and tomorrow I’ll pick up the work laptop from the post office and start working. - Marjana said proudly.
- And I decided to help my boyfriend - he repairs cars from Europe and wants to promote his Instagram page. So now I’m a social media manager. - Maria smiled.
- What about you, Kat?
- I’m going to my mom’s in Italy for a month, and then I’ll see. I want to rest and reset.
- And one more thing. - Maria shyly said
- Yes?
- We’re all going to your online course!
- Wow! I’m so glad, girls!
- We’re glad too and very proud to know you personally.
A few hours with the girls flew by so quickly that I didn’t even realize it had gotten dark outside. We talked about everything in the world, and I understood what amazing colleagues I had - even if only for two days. But due to the boss’s tyranny, the girls simply had no chance to reveal their potential. They constantly endured harsh remarks directed at them. And now, it seems like they are just beginning to live.
In the evening, I called my parents and grandmother and introduced them to Tristan. The news of our engagement greatly delighted them. After the call, mom sent me a message saying that Tristan is a good guy and that even through the computer screen, it is clear that he loves me very much.