But the past week had been something else entirely. Three back-to-back morning meetings had tested her patience to its limit, each one an endless loop of vague excuses, conflicting demands, and new problems dumped on her plate.
By the time the last call ended, she felt wrung out like a damp towel. She knew if she stayed at her desk, she’d just be pulled into more fires to put out, so she shut her laptop, ignored the incoming calls, and decided to escape.