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“For what reason?”

“I’ve accepted another position.”

Her expression changed.

“Where?”

“I’d rather keep that private.”

She sat back.

“When are you leaving?”

“Two weeks.”

“You can’t leave right now.”

I blinked.

“I’m sorry?”

“We’re in the middle of training.”

I nodded.

“I know.”

“You’re responsible for getting Emily fully trained.”

“I’ve documented the procedures.”

“Two weeks isn’t enough.”

“It’s the standard notice period.”

Karen stood.

“This is extremely inconvenient.”

I looked at her calmly.

“I understand.”

“You’re putting us in a difficult position.”

I almost smiled.

“No,” I said. “I’m leaving my job.”

She stared at me.

Then she asked the question I had been waiting for.

“What would make you stay?”

I didn’t answer immediately.

Because six weeks earlier, I would have said a raise.

Maybe $70,000.

Maybe $75,000.

Now?

It was too late.

“I’ve already accepted the offer.”

Karen frowned.

“We could probably match it.”

I looked at her.

“You could?”

“Yes.”

I nodded slowly.

“That’s interesting.”