Cases

“One?”

“Just one.”

“For the whole day?”

“Truly, think of it like a 24-hour case competition. Except your work day is seven hours, including an hour minimum for lunch. Plus, one hour in the morning to review feedback on your presentation from the previous day. And, of course, the hour at the end of the day when you present your proposal”

“Can I work on the project at home?”

“In theory… no. You will receive a new case at the beginning of each day. Your proposal will be at the end of the day, delivered to me, and, if possible, the team who actually worked with that particular client. Also,” Bishop held up the printed document, “company cases stay inside of this building.”

From the desk chair of her shiny, new office with its shiny new smells, Truly looked up at managing partner Agnes Bishop standing in front of her, the Moonbeam lapels of Bishop’s blazer matching the fabric of Truly’s entire bespoke suit. “This is the training program for the next full year? One case analysis per day for,” Truly counted on her fingers, “four hours a day?”

“Until we, the company, know you are ready to shadow a live project.” Bishop placed the single sheaf of papers on the top of the presently empty desk and headed for the exit. “And check with your assistant about your calendar.” Bishop opened the door to a line of team members waiting to meet with Truly on her first morning at the company. “You will be lucky to get a full hour to yourself during training, much less four.” 

Truly forgot to exhale as Bishop told Truly’s assistant to let the next person in.