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Possessive

Can be abusive

Makes decisions for you

Doesn’t take no for an answer

Demanding

Snoops into your life

Invades your privacy

Uses intimidation

Check, check, check, check, alllllll the checks.

“Why do you work for Astor?” I ask. “It’s clear you’re not loving the tasks you’ve been assigned.”

“That’s none of your business, and you’re cutting the cubes too small.”

“Sorry.”

As we fall into a steady rhythm, chopping and stacking, I study her.

Such an angry, unhappy woman. Why? Why work for such a demanding boss, especially if she hates the job? At first, I thought it was because she was in love with him, but now I’m not so sure.

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