On Unavailability: The case for losing control

I met with my best friends last Friday afternoon, and something struck me. We were amazed by the fact that we all actually had the same day off. A scheduling miracle for anyone over thirty. "Well, technically I'm on sick leave", one of them admitted, offering a theatrical cough. He explained how he'd just facetimed his doctor, received his sick note via email, and ordered some comfort food for his…