The glass-tower first day.
You spot a figure in tomorrow's client deck that doesn't tie to the source file — an hour before it's due.
The client asks you a direct question on video and you genuinely don't know the answer.
A coworker's email publicly blames you in front of the client. Your fingers are on the keyboard.
You step into the elevator and the VP asks what you're working on. You have about 25 seconds.
The client keeps adding 'one quick thing' to a deliverable that's already due Friday.
Your director messages you late at night. What you do sets the pattern for the whole year.
A real feedback conversation. Your responses are scored on tone, accountability, problem-solving, and empathy.
