The chapter starts with a company going into liquidation, leaving Sam with a kitbag she intended to return and feeling annoyed about having to carry it with her.
A new gym member laments about the closure, complaining to Sam about his prepaid membership.
Sam's work life used to be enjoyable, but that changed with the arrival of her new boss, Simon.
Simon criticizes her performance at work, implying that she is insufficient in various aspects of her job.
Sam feels targeted by Simon and notices that he treats her differently than her male colleagues and younger females.
Simon's behavior causes Sam stress and anxiety; she listens to podcasts and music to distract herself from work worries.
Despite her problems with Simon, Sam has to keep working due to financial constraints.
Simon confronts Sam about a printing issue, blaming her for not communicating with a client properly.
An unsettling interaction with Simon at work leaves Sam feeling deflated; an encouraging email from a colleague, Joel, provides some comfort.
Sam receives a call from a builder about starting work on a damaged wall, and this prompts an argument with her partner, Phil, about moving their camper-van.
Sam vents her frustrations to Phil, who she feels isn't contributing enough to handling their life challenges.
Simon overhears Sam’s private phone call, catches her angrily throwing her sandwich, and then tasks her with renegotiating a work project.
The chapter ends with Sam cleaning up the mess from her outburst and the implication she's trying to manage her circumstances as best as she can.