Urgent: Revision Needed

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Urgent: Revision Needed

Heat rushed to my face, my hands clenched into trembling fists, and my heart thudded so loudly I could hear it in my ears. I had just opened an email from a colleague titled “URGENT: Revision Needed.”

Justin, I’ve reviewed your latest design spec. Frankly, it’s not up to par. These issues need immediate attention. It’s surprising to see such fundamental mistakes. Please fix this as soon as possible.

Regards,
Mark

I was early in my career, and those words felt like daggers. Worse still, Mark had cc’d my boss, twisting the knife deeper. I’d poured hours into crafting that design spec, covering every detail to ensure the next project phase would succeed. Who does Mar…