Feeling sad and pensive.
My ‘work husband’ quit a couple weeks ago and, now that he’s finished his exit interview with HR, they’ve taken his badge and escorted him out of the building a few minutes ago.
We been through a lot over the years. He’s really the only one that I would call a friend here and we’ve always looked out for each other.
This place is a soul crushing machine. He’s moving on to something way better for his health and career. I’m genuinely happy for and not in the least resentful.
Enjoy the moments while they last, folks.
So tell me about your work buddies. Any silly memories to share?


If something opens up within my expertise, I most definitely would love to go there. Regardless, I’m definitely going to be working on my resume this weekend and looking for some new prospects. 😊
I’m sorry to hear about that experience you had. Work relationships are a tricky thing. We try to be professional, but can grow to like, enjoy, and respect people in the process. Acquaintances become friends. You enjoy drinks together and laughs. And then someone gets a directive which means doing hard things that could wreck that all.
I’ve recently had to remove a couple people from my team that, as far as humans go, are super awesome and enjoyable to be with, but in terms of the task, weren’t a good fit at all. It bothers me constantly because the company is laying off so many folks these days and I’m worried they’ll be next.
Anyway, I appreciate you sharing your story. It’s very real. Just how choices can bounce around in your mind and heart for years after. I’ve found that reaching out to intentionally mend and heal goes a long way. I don’t know if you’re in that place or are even able, but I do hope that you two could really get a coffee sometime. 💜
That’s wonderful! I hope you find a workplace that isn’t soul crushing.
It’s tough. If you don’t mind me asking what industry and work do you do?
They didn’t get a directive. I think now they are VP. I don’t know when or if I’d ever see them again to ask if they’d like to have coffee. Thank you though. 💕