It’s incredible how the people you thought would be most supportive about your career end up showing the least amount of class.
I’ll start by giving credit to those bosses, ex-bosses and co-workers who gave me a call and showed a genuine interest in where my career was going, and in keeping in touch. Those people are worth gold, and they have displayed an incredible amount of sensibility, sensitivity and authenticity.
And now, I’ll wag my finger at those certain people who have decided to just complain about my decision behind my back to others, or who have decided to give me the silent treatment. Seriously people? What grade are we in?
Even if you dislike someone, you should never EVER treat them with disrespect. You should always remember that this world takes a lot of trips around the Sun, and you never know whose help you’ll need later on, or who you might run into again. If you’re upset someone is leaving, you should probably just keep it to yourself, smile, and say Good Luck. It’s a script. Just follow it and you’ll be a-OK.
Can I also say that apparently it takes a REALLY big person to thank someone for their years and years of service? You’d be surprised how many people actually said the words Thank You. Definitely puts things into perspective, doesn’t it?
abi
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