John carefully tore open the envelope, his fingers trembling slightly. He unfolded the letter and read aloud, "Congratulations, John. You've been accepted into the summer science program at the university." His voice faltered as he glanced up at his parents. "I thought I wasn’t supposed to get this until next month," he murmured, still trying to process the news. His mother smiled proudly, but his father’s face was tense."We’re proud of you, son," his father said, "but we also know you were looking forward to working in the lab next week. This could change everything." John’s stomach dropped. He had been counting on the part-time position at the local laboratory to gain real-world experience and earn some money over the summer. The program was an incredible opportunity, but it meant he would have to turn down the job. He stared at the letter in his hands, the weight of the decision settling in. "I don’t know what to do," he admitted.