Gemotions

The transition had started with a celebration, a party with his friends and colleagues from the finance division. He had tried to seem enthusiastic, but he found he couldn't truly smile. The move to the company's fledgling social media team seemed more exciting than it felt.

He began the day at his new desk, with a wide, bright window view. He was given a laptop and a list of 'influencers' to reach out to. He had the distinct impression his new colleagues were waiting for him to fail. He felt a prickling sensation at the back of his neck, as if under constant surveillance.

He spent the rest of the day aimlessly scrolling through social media, the relentless positivity of the platform a stark contrast to the churning anxiety within him. He did not know how to proceed.