We all experience times where good friends that we work with move on to new endeavors, but it is not so common to have several of them leave the company within a couple months and it is even less common to have several of them leave the country.
Alas, I've recently found myself in this situation. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for all of them as they move on to new and exciting opportunities, and through instant messaging we will be in touch often. Problem is, these are folks that I have corresponded with daily and whose companionship I have enjoyed a great deal.
Departures like these create a void in your life, think of how much time we spend with our coworkers and how they affect our lives, both good and bad. Every week I spend at least 40 hours with these people, exchanging ideas, discussing work related activities and sharing experiences, etc. The office environment certainly feels different now, not sure how to describe it other than it feels colder.
To my friends, you know who you are, I bid you the very best of luck in your new adventures and it is my sincerest hope that we will stay in touch long into the future.
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