Gemotions

“Welcome aboard, Karen,” said Ben, his voice lacking its usual warmth. He gestured towards the overflowing inbox. Karen, the new marketing director, beamed back. Ben felt a knot in his stomach.

His patience was wearing thin. The endless meetings, the demanding clients, and the pressure to meet the quarterly goals had sapped his spirit. Explaining the company's strategies to Karen felt like an exercise in futility.

“Let’s start with the social media campaigns,” he said, his tone monotone. He felt the weight of years of responsibilities pressing down on him. The thought of handing over the reins, of finally stepping away, was a relief.