My name is Oscar, and I always believed that trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, especially at work. I had worked hard to climb the corporate ladder in Nairobi, dedicating long hours and giving my best to every project. Along the way, I found a colleague, James, who I thought was my ally. We laughed together, exchanged ideas, and shared our ambitions. I trusted him completely and even confided in him about my dreams of launching my own consultancy one day.
At first, everything seemed fine. James appeared supportive, offering advice and encouragement. I thought I had found someone who genuinely wanted to see me succeed. But little did I know that behind his smiles and reassurances was jealousy. He resented my work ethic, my ambition, and the respect I had earned from other colleagues. Instead of cheering me on, he began plotting ways to undermine me quietly, masking his intentions behind a friendly facade.…CONTINUE READING
