Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Maria's workplace is less stressful than Rachel's, as a result of _ being in an easier industry.

Choice 1: Maria's workplace is less stressful than Rachel's, as a result of Maria being in an easier industry.
Choice 2: Maria's workplace is less stressful than Rachel's, as a result of Rachel being in an easier industry.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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