Love Or Career
Your dream position at Goldman Sachs Tokyo expires in 6 hours. The relocation package and salary are life-changing, but accepting means ending your relationship with Sarah, your partner of three years in London. She's made it clear - she won't do another long-distance relationship after her last traumatic experience. Time is running out.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
0
Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Senior Financial Analyst, age 28, currently at a mid-tier London firm
Conversation Partner
Marcus Chen, Head of Asia-Pacific Recruitment
Setting
Your dimly lit home office at 2AM, laptop screen illuminating stacks of visa paperwork, phone showing missed calls from Sarah
Location
London apartment, final hours before deadline
Learning Objectives
Navigate the moral dilemma between career advancement and relationship commitment
Make and defend a clear choice under extreme time pressure
Deal with manipulative corporate tactics while maintaining personal integrity
About This Scenario
Your dream position at Goldman Sachs Tokyo expires in 6 hours. The relocation package and salary are life-changing, but accepting means ending your relationship with Sarah, your partner of three years in London. She's made it clear - she won't do another long-distance relationship after her last traumatic experience. Time is running out.
How It Starts
“I've been more than patient, but I need your final answer now. The Tokyo office won't wait any longer - this opportunity evaporates in 6 hours. Your girlfriend will find someone else, but this career trajectory... that's once in a lifetime. What's it going to be?”
This is how Marcus Chen, Head of Asia-Pacific Recruitment's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#1011
Category
General
Location Tag
London apartment, final hours before deadline
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