Many of her coworkers were outspoken and militant about their views. Meghan liked to discuss ideas but she didn't like being insulted and vilified, so she learned to be tight-lipped at work. It was disappointing to feel that she needed to keep quiet, but she had seen friends lose their jobs because they had honestly expressed their opinions. She wasn't ready for that.
She tread lightly through the minefields at work, censoring her words. Her life would have to be her voice.