A sprawling, multi-level modern campus with glass buildings, green terraces, an outdoor pool, and many people.

Mae’s future workplace in The Circle is like nothing most people have ever seen. It’s not just an office—it’s a huge campus that mixes work, life, and even entertainment all in one place. The buildings are modern and shiny, with glass walls and big open spaces. There are giant meeting rooms, quiet zones, lounges, and cafeterias that look more like restaurants than typical work cafeterias. Everywhere you go, there are people talking, working, and socializing, and Mae is always surrounded by activity. Technology is everywhere. Screens, cameras, and devices track almost everything people do. Everyone is connected all the time, and employees are encouraged to share their work, their thoughts, and even their personal lives. It feels exciting at first because there are so many things to do and the campus has everything Mae could ever need—gyms, cafes, outdoor areas—but it also makes the space feel intense and almost impossible to escape from. Privacy is very limited, and people are expected to be “on” and visible almost all the time. The campus is designed to keep people constantly engaged and productive, blending fun and work in a way that makes it feel like you never really leave your job. Socializing, collaboration, and visibility are constantly encouraged. Mae’s workplace is meant to create a perfect community where everyone is connected, but it also slowly starts to feel controlling, because it’s hard to find a moment that’s truly your own. In short, Mae’s future workplace in See more