Why you should not put your work ahead of your family

Dull hospital walls around you. You would think with all the money they are draining from you they would make it cozier. The doctors say you have a week to live. It is probably for the better. At least you will be out of this place. So many days have passed since you got here. Once in a while, your daughter passes by to check up on you.

She stays for a few minutes, speaks to the doctor then leaves. She has to attend a meeting. Your son comes by with his wife. She seems sympathetic. He is on his phone. He must respond to very important emails. “It is a matter of life and death,” he says. Your dear daughter-in-law tries to start a conversation to get rid of the awkwardness. She asks how you are but you can tell she knows how you really feel.