The Devil

In the coming weeks, your performance will attract attention from someone with influence. Praise will come publicly, but expectations will follow privately. You will be considered for advancement that places you closer to decision-making power. The position will require loyalty beyond your current scope. A private conversation will reveal that alignment with leadership is expected. You will sense that recognition carries invisible conditions. The turning point will occur when you are asked to support a decision you privately question. If you comply without hesitation, advancement will be secured. If you express doubt, the promotion may stall. Your professional identity will crystallize around that moment. Authority will either empower you or bind you. The shift will be irreversible once your stance is visible. Colleagues will recalibrate how they perceive your integrity. You will understand that power always demands something in return. The recognition will mark the end of neutrality in your workplace position.