Gemotions

The bustling newsroom felt alien to Maria, a quiet editor accustomed to the solitude of her cubicle. She was being moved to the social media team, a realm of constant updates and rapid-fire communication.

Her palms were clammy as she reviewed her packing checklist. She imagined the exhaustion of being constantly online and the pressure to capture attention. She knew how difficult it was to be creative.

She passed her old boss on the way out, and he simply nodded. He seemed to understand.

Her shoulders slumped. She wanted to say something, anything, but she didn't know what.