Chapter 11

Summary

• The chapter starts with a company going into liquidation, leaving Sam with a kitbag she intended to return and feeling annoyed about having to carry it with her.
• A new gym member laments about the closure, complaining to Sam about his prepaid membership.
• Sam's work life used to be enjoyable, but that changed with the arrival of her new boss, Simon.
• Simon criticizes her performance at work, implying that she is insufficient in various aspects of her job.
• Sam feels targeted by Simon and notices that he treats her differently than her male colleagues and younger females.
• Simon's behavior causes Sam stress and anxiety; she listens to podcasts and music to distract herself from work worries.
• Despite her problems with Simon, Sam has to keep working due to financial constraints.
• Simon confronts Sam about a printing issue, blaming her for not communicating with a client properly.
• An unsettling interaction with Simon at work leaves Sam feeling deflated; an encouraging email from a colleague, Joel, provides some comfort.
• Sam receives a call from a builder about starting work on a damaged wall, and this prompts an argument with her partner, Phil, about moving their camper-van.
• Sam vents her frustrations to Phil, who she feels isn't contributing enough to handling their life challenges.
• Simon overhears Sam’s private phone call, catches her angrily throwing her sandwich, and then tasks her with renegotiating a work project.
• The chapter ends with Sam cleaning up the mess from her outburst and the implication she's trying to manage her circumstances as best as she can.