Conscience

I am sick again.

Did I catch it from the client who returned from a trip where all their friends tested positive upon their return – but they did not?

Did I catch it from a friend whose coworker tested positive two days ago and they only now found out?

Is it just some other virus taking opportunity to invade because I have been overworked and stressed?

The point is, I had a full work day and weekend lined up to bring in extra needed funding, and now that’s all borked.

Because I have a conscience.

You get fired for having a conscience.

You are forced to move again because of your conscience for wanting to ensure the landlord is paid no matter others’ lack of conscience for firing you for having a conscience.

I had to cancel clients today to protect them. I have turned away sick clients to not spread any contagion.

Inconvenience resents conscience.

What makes others stand up for each other for having a conscience?

I could sure use this kind of support for protecting my fellow humans, rather than their punitive judgements causing them to turn against me.

In a society without conscience, there is little reward for the brave.