Compromise or Condemn

You're a senior analyst at Vertex Capital, on track for VP. Your boss, Marcus Sterling, has called you to his office after hours with 'evidence' of alleged trading violations. He's suggesting your upcoming promotion could depend on more than just merit, while holding your career hostage with documents that could destroy your reputation – true or not.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Financial Analyst (user chooses gender)

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling, Managing Director

Setting

Corner office on the 47th floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows show city lights. A single desk lamp casts harsh shadows.

Location

Vertex Capital Headquarters, Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Gather evidence of explicit harassment without falling for vague implications

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Find ways to neutralize or challenge the alleged evidence

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Maintain professional composure while under extreme pressure

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Please, close the door behind you. I've been reviewing some... concerning patterns in your trading activity from last quarter. But I'm sure we can find a mutually beneficial way to handle this privately.”

This is how Marcus Sterling, Managing Director's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#333

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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