IT’S GOOD BYE I was recently let go from my job and while it was a tough pill to swallow.
I was reminded of a saying that my former boss had shared with me: “Colleagues are not friends, once you’re fired it’s goodbye”.
At the time, I had laughed it off as though it was an exaggeration. I had felt close to many of my colleagues and thought that if I were ever to be fired, I would still remain in contact with them.
I was wrong.
When I was let go from the job, none of my colleagues reached out to me or even asked me what had happened. I had heard through the grapevine that there had been some rumblings about me, but no one had even taken the time to ask me what really happened.
At first, I was angry and hurt by the lack of support. But then I realized that my boss had been right: my colleagues weren’t my friends, they were simply colleagues.
I think the biggest lesson I learned from this experience is that you can’t rely on your colleagues for support, especially when it comes to your professional life. It’s important to have a strong network of friends and family that you can turn to when times get tough, not just your colleagues.
That being said, I still think it’s important to maintain a good relationship with your colleagues, even if they’re not your friends. A supportive working environment can make a huge difference in terms of productivity and morale. Even though it’s important to remember that your colleagues are not your friends, you should still treat them with respect and kindness.
It’s also important to remember that if you’ve ever let go from a job, it’s important to remain professional and polite. Even if you feel that you’ve been wronged, it’s important to maintain a level of professionalism and not burn any bridges. Even if your colleagues aren’t your friends, you never know when you might need their help in the future.
In the end, my boss was right: “Colleagues are not friends, once you’re fired it’s goodbye”. It’s important to remember that while it’s important to maintain a good relationship with your colleagues, you should never rely on them for
Yes. Colleagues are colleagues. We are all paid to turn up to office and do our job. They are not your friends.