Maya wasn’t kidding.
She got me an interview at Bennington Corporation, the biggest environmental tech company in the world. It popped up a few years ago and quickly became a household name for its work in renewable energy and sustainability.
Working there would be a total dream—a chance to make a real difference. But the thought of it makes my stomach twist with nerves. What if I mess this up? What if I’m not good enough?
Maya gets me there in record time and practically shoos me out of the car. The big building looms above me, an architectural giant of glass and steel. Its imposing presence is enough to make anyone feel small, but I gather my nerves and step inside.
The interior is a whirlwind of activity—employees rushing around, talking into headsets, tapping furiously on their tablets. The energy is dizzying.
My heels click against the marble floor as I make my way to the elevator, trying to channel the confidence of someone who belongs here.
As I approach the doors, I accidentally bump into a tall man in a sleek navy suit.
“Oh, sorry,” I blurt out, but he’s already melting into the crowd, disappearing like a shadow.