“Yo, congrats on nailing the interview! Get ready with all your stuff—ID, diplomas, any certificates you got—so we can make this onboarding smooth. And keep your phone on; we’ll be in touch soon to fill you in on the next steps.”

I could hardly believe my eyes as I read that text, excitement lighting up my face. Oh man! I really did it! I was cheering inside, that rush of happiness crashing over me like waves on a shore, each one more powerful than the last. My inner wolf was running wild in my mind.

But just as the joy exploded like fireworks in my heart, Raymond’s face popped into...