The Big City ShiftB1

Elena leaves her corporate job to pursue her dream of opening a small flower shop.

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Elena worked as an accountant for a large company in the city center. Although she earned a high salary, she felt bored and stressed every day. She spent most of her time looking at spreadsheets and attending long meetings in a grey office.

Last month, Elena finally decided to quit her job. Her friends were worried because she didn't have a new plan yet, but she felt relieved. She wanted to do something creative and work with her hands instead of sitting at a desk all day.

She found an empty shop for rent in a quiet neighborhood. She spent two weeks painting the walls and choosing the freshest roses and lilies from the local market. Opening her own flower shop was difficult, but she enjoyed being her own boss.

On her first day, many neighbors visited to buy flowers and wish her luck. Elena realized that she earned less money now, but she was much happier. She looked at her colorful shop and knew she had made the right choice for her future.