I don't enjoy firing staff, but it does come with a rush. That fresh, spring-cleaning feeling. Most of my work with Ignis will take years to complete, and our forecasts stretch over decades rather than days, so being able to wrap a task up in minutes is a rare treat.
Goodbye, useless employee.
I'm pleased with this week's progress. Fire Daniel: check. Hire a new assistant: check. Hide my double take when she steps into my office on her first morning: check... ish.
According to HR, Philomena came here as an intern two weeks ago, then wrote a letter begging for a more permanent role. They used the words 'hero worship' when they explained who they'd hired, but if she does worship me, I've yet to see it.
If anything, she's... terse.
"Good morning, Mr. Carson. I've brought your coffee."
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