As crazy as this show can get sometimes, it's the little moments of real life and emotions that creep in that really touch upon greatness. Jim's reaction to Pam turning down the training and her breaking down afterwards is a prime example of that. I felt so bad for her and I'm hating Roy more and more everyday.
He's stuck in a dead-end job and knows he isn't smart enough or talented enough to do anything else. Pam gets an opportunity to do something great and he stops her cold, not because he doesn't believe she can succeed but because he's afraid that she will. They're on the same level now and if she went off and got training and then got this great job afterwards, she'd be the one making the money and having fun at work and experiencing a life full of opportunities . . . the complete opposite of Roy's life.
He also might be afraid she'd want to trade up when she started dealing with higher calibur people on a regular basis, 'cause what white collar woman would want to be in a relationship with a blue collar schlub?
Roy is trying to control Pam to keep her with him. Eventually, his efforts to keep her on a leash is either gonna squash her spirit or cause her to break free. I hope the latter.
I can't believe I'm getting this invested in a sit-com!
