The dreamer finds themselves in a forest with broken branches and is tasked by an older woman to fire people from their jobs, under fluctuating directives. A plain house balances precariously on a rock, signifying the need to stabilize uncertain situations.

Broken branches and fallen trees may symbolize obstacles, destruction, or change. They might represent past struggles or a clearing of old ways of thinking. The older woman may symbolize wisdom or authority. Her request to fire people could indicate a need for change or to let go of aspects in personal life that are no longer serving their purpose. The balance of the house on a rock suggests precariousness and a need for stability. This might point to feelings of uncertainty or balancing between various demands or choices.