What sort of hostility does Charlie encounter at the bakery? Does this remind you of anything you have ever seen or experienced?

Charlie's co-workers are angered that their practical jokes no longer have the desired effect. Charlie was no longer easy to manipulate and suddenly capable of things he hadn't been able to do before. As a result, his co-workers became even less accepting than they'd been before, and Charlie quits his job.

The second part of your questions calls for your feelings and experiences. There is no right or wrong answer.