Safety and Sorrow
Although I'm relieved that I was not laid off today, it still stings to hear about the partners that are leaving the company. As of now, no one on my immediate team was let go. However, there is more work ahead for me as our group did some restructuring. I know it's a necessary part of removing the fat and becoming "nimble" but at the same time, I have to wonder how we got to this place to begin with. I know the answer, but it still makes me angry.
Aside from work, one of my mentors is suffering from melanoma and is in failing health. The prognosis is not good and he is coming up to Seattle to visit with his friends with what could be his last time. To make things more interesting, the party is being held at the home of someone I had hoped to never see again. It's too long of a story but seeing her again is going to be difficult. She made the last six months at my previous job miserable. Although she got what she deserved, I can't help but think that she is taking pride in the fact that she offered up her home and my friend unfortunately hasn't had the same experience with her as many others have.
Lastly, my grandfather is also not expected to live much longer and he is the last of my grandparents on both sides. This brings a sobering reality that in the hierarchy of death, the next wave will be my parents.
I don't mean to be such a downer as there a lot of wonderful things in my life, but it has brought about a lot of reflection on my part.
Aside from work, one of my mentors is suffering from melanoma and is in failing health. The prognosis is not good and he is coming up to Seattle to visit with his friends with what could be his last time. To make things more interesting, the party is being held at the home of someone I had hoped to never see again. It's too long of a story but seeing her again is going to be difficult. She made the last six months at my previous job miserable. Although she got what she deserved, I can't help but think that she is taking pride in the fact that she offered up her home and my friend unfortunately hasn't had the same experience with her as many others have.
Lastly, my grandfather is also not expected to live much longer and he is the last of my grandparents on both sides. This brings a sobering reality that in the hierarchy of death, the next wave will be my parents.
I don't mean to be such a downer as there a lot of wonderful things in my life, but it has brought about a lot of reflection on my part.