Another Day, Another Dollar

This week, I was presented with the news that my coworker would be leaving our department to work for another organization after 2 years. I was shocked to learn that they will be leaving before I take off on holidays in 3 weeks time.

My friends had varying views of their motive, saying that the company probably was in a time crunch to get a person or that legally there was no recourse for employees to give more than 1 week notice. Rationally, it makes perfect sense.

Emotionally, I thought that was the worst timing, and the most inconsiderate thing a teammate could do to you, given that they've known for the last 3 months the exact date of my departure. To me, this was an affront.

Anger aside, their departure signals the end of a once happier chapter in my life - work. It's not so much the work that really attracted me to my job. It was working in a cohesive team to get things done that really made me proud of what I did everyday.

I didn't understand why I would feel so depressed about my team falling apart, but then when I had to explain my sentiments to another friend, I finally got it. I told her that "this departure reminded me of a child caught in the middle of a divorce. You just feel so sad that the things aren't the way they were before."

So, does this signal a change in my life as well? For now, another day is another dollar. Let's look for some positivity in light of this harrowing week.