Gemotions

The sales team’s constant phone calls and boisterous laughter were already starting to irritate Kevin. The open-plan office layout, a stark contrast to his solitary office in IT, was a sensory overload. The persistent buzz of energy felt exhausting.

He felt a twitch in his eye. He was used to quiet concentration, to the logical flow of code. Now, he was expected to participate in "team huddles" and "motivational seminars." He pushed his chair back from his desk and rubbed his temples.

He longed for the predictable order of his old department. He yearned for the silence. He missed the familiar comfort of his monitor screen and his headphones. He just wanted to be left alone to do what he was good at.