September 2nd, 1910

Dear diary,

Today I was called to Mr Birling´s office. I was so nervous! 

He looked very angry when I went in. He told me that he was going to call some workers back to work, but he made clear that he wouldn´t be calling me again because I was the ringleader of the strike.

I couldn´t believe I was being fired and that all my possibilities of being promoted were lost! I broke down and started crying. I was desperate. I had lost everything I had! My work, my salary, my chances of improvement, even the few friends I had....Mr Birling told me in a supercilious tone: "Just don´t cry over spilt milk! You should learn from this experience. Next time, think before you act!" The satisfaction on his face only made me feel worse.

It isn´t fair. I worked hard and responsibly, and I was just asking for what I deserved! He is so selfish!

I don´t know what I´m going to do. I have noone to lend me money so I hope I will be able to find a job quickly. But I know it won´t be easy. There are so many unemployed people looking for a job nowadays!

Eva

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