Chapter 33: Worried
Back then continues...
Matthew
"You want me to go to Texas?" I ask Mr. Wilson, raising an eyebrow.
He nods, leaning back in his chair. "I think you’d benefit from the conference. You’ve been doing great work here, but getting a broader perspective on the business side of things wouldn’t hurt."
I still look at him with surprise. "But I am in finance. I don’t see why I’d..."
"You, yourself, said you may want to move to a different career path later in life, didn’t you?" Mr. Wilson interrupts me.
I pause, caught off guard. I had mentioned that before, in passing, but I didn’t think he’d remember.
"Yeah," I admit slowly. "I said I might consider something different down the line."
Mr. Wilson nods as if that settles it. "Then this could be a good opportunity to explore your options. There’s no harm in broadening your skill set."
I run a hand through my hair, still unsure. But he wasn’t wrong. A business conference would help me network, and I might learn something. And besides, Mr. Wilson is my boss, so turning down an opportunity he believes in might not be the smartest move.
"Alright," I finally say. "I’ll go."