"I mean, they're threatening - my career is over. You know, everything I've worked so hard. I've worked extremely hard since about 17 years old, you know, as a White House intern on up"

This quote by Andrea Mackris reflects the fear and anxiety she was feeling when she was being threatened. She had actually worked hard since she was 17 years old, starting as a White House intern, and was fretted that her profession was over. She was frightened that all the effort she had put in throughout the years would be for nothing. This quote shows the worry and unpredictability that she was feeling, and the concern that her profession remained in jeopardy. It likewise reflects the devotion and effort she had actually put in over the years to get to where she was. It is a reminder of the importance of effort and commitment, and the worry of having it all taken away.