Maybe Tomorrow

Climbing the arduous corporate ladder to reach positions of high power and high pay is an intoxicating dream of many in today's work force. The most ambitious amongst us diligently pursue the coveted title of a company man. However, the pressures and challenges of such high positions can overburden one's life. Few individuals are capable of striking a balance between incessant demands of their jobs and the needs of their families and personal lives. The …

…grabs his jacket, and heads for the door, ready to leave his prison. When he opens the door, he finds his secretary standing there, her arms overloaded with papers and files. She smiles, hands them over, and jokingly apologizes for giving him so much to do in so little time. The company man shrugs, takes the files, and heads back to his desk. Maybe tomorrow, he ponders, and settles down to his mountain of paperwork.