Found  out recently that  one of my bosses  will be stepping  down so they can focus on being a full time parent. Another supervisor told me the news today, and I got the distinct impression  that I didn’t  react the “right” way, like I should’ve  been surprised – or even upset. Truth be told, I didn’t  like this boss…at all. I’m actually glad they’re  leaving. They never  treated  me that well, and so…buh bye!

I have no plans to attend any going away parties  on this person’s behalf, nor do I plan to invite any co-workers to any of my own “celebrations” I’ll  be having on my own. Maybe  I’ll  sign a card, but that’s  it.

All I can hope  for is that the replacement  will not be as much of a…I’ll  refrain  from using expletives  here since I’m  trying to be gender neutral.

Dearly departed boss, I sincerely  hope you do well in your new “parental” adventure. I certainly  wouldn’t  want that kind of “adventure” for myself, certainly  not with a child with emotional  problems. Maybe it will be less stressful  than being  second in command in Retailville. I don’t  care, and I won’t  miss you…at all.