Limited Sky
“You’re applying for a game developer position?” The manager flipped through my application in confusion.
“Yes.”
“Your background is law, though.”
“I am a lawyer currently, but I’ve been studying coding for several years. If you look at my portfolio—”
“No, it’s great.” The manager looked uncomfortable. “I’m just afraid you’re a bit overqualified.”
* * *
“How was the vacay?” my co-worker Kevin asked the next day.
“I was interviewing, actually.”
“Are you crazy? You just got promoted. The sky’s the limit for you here.”
The sky’s not the problem, I thought from my vertical prison. I want to get out.
The Green-Walled Treehouse 
A great use of the prompt
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Not the ending I expected!
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such a twist in the end. i didn’t expect it. well done. 🙂
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Loved this. Loved the snap at the end. Didn’t see it coming. 🙂
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Interesting take on the prompt. Seems to be much of that sort of thinking around these days. Well done.
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This is a great take on the prompt… and one that I can completely relate to!
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I hope he gets the job. Good tale.
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I totally can relate to your MC. Trained and skilled at one thing but wanting another path that gives one satisfaction.
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He’ll get there eventually. Many others escaped, so can he. Great story.
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That’s a very imaginative take on the picture. So clever. Great title too. People need to spread their wings and develop their skills broadly.
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Dear David,
“Vertical prison.” A great description. When my son worked for an investment firm, he had a very high position. He referred to the job as his “velvet handcuffs”. As always, your writing shines and I’m happy to see you here.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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