Some Jobs Really, Really Need A Focus On Empathy And Compassion. Not All, No.

Call centers vs. life moments.

I have written a good deal about the idea of “empathy” in my time blogging. Here’s kind of a summary of some of that:

The Big Guide to Modern Takes on “Empathy”

Now let me set up a little scenario for you. Let’s say you are having problems conceiving a child naturally. It’s very challenging and depressing in equal measure. You feel like you’re not able to do the one thing we’re seemingly here to do. If you don’t have this problem and want to understand what it might feel like, here:

Infertility: What It Feels Like To Not Be Able To Do “The One Thing”

So, you go talk to a fertility clinic and fertility professionals. You make an appointment for 3pm on a specific day. At 3pm, this appointment is supposed to commence on Zoom, so you’re on the line at 2:54pm. Then it’s 3:01pm. Then it’s 3:07pm. Then it’s…