checkmate.

As much as noone ever wants to outwardly admit it, the working atmosphere is run by politics. Where you rank amongst the leaders determines how much respect you receive. Where you stand in your beliefs determines which direction you advance, or if you advance at all.

The past few months have been a game of chess. A game of chess played by politicians. Pieces moving - some left to right, some diagonally. With new positions opening, I had to play the field strategically. What were my moves? I had none; I stayed put.

I was flattered when asked to apply, but I knew it was not smart to move laterally. I have never played a game of chess in my life, but I am slowly learning the moves. Hopefully, I will one day play a role in mastering the game.