I work for a large company where our offices are simply partitions. It is impossible not to overhear conversations. One recent conversation left me with a broken heart.

I heard the receiver slam down in a cube near me. The woman in the cube let out a sound of exasperation. I realized that she was upset because it was her daycare on the phone call. They called to tell her that her baby had severe diarrhea. She said, "I can't believe they are calling me. What am I supposed to do about it?" I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Then she laughed and said, "All I can say is, I am glad it's them dealing with that and not me!"

Oh my gosh. I guess we wouldn't want to inconvenience mom! My heart was breaking. I was so mad at that mom, I almost bit my tongue in half. I can just imagine that poor baby with a terrible tummy ache, yearning for someone to comfort him. Will anyone be okay with that inconvenience? Anyone?? Thank you for allowing me to vent!

Signed, 

The Woman in the next cubical



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