One month had passed since I received my first paycheck from Knight Enterprises. It should have been a moment of pride, a milestone to celebrate—but instead, a wave of conflict weighed on me.
The crisp envelope lay still on my desk, untouched. This wasn’t just surviving anymore; this was progress. I was earning real money—far more than the receptionist paycheck I once relied on.
With the evening breeze brushing against my face, I sat there, feeling the difference. It wasn’t just about the amount; it was about what it represented. A step forward. A shift. Proof that I was no longer where I had been. Quietly, I let the moment settle over me. This was more than just a paycheck—it was a new chapter.
As I traced the embossed Knight Enterprises logo with my fingers, I realized the paycheck sy
