Hey there, idk if i’m writing this to vent or what. I just have to get this off my chest. last week my manager got laid off along with 4 other team members. it wasn’t due to performance, but cost cutting by the company, him getting laid off has impacted me a ton, i think because of how he’s the best manager i ever had and also how in such a short time he impacted me heavily and taught me so much, he gave me a bunch of confidence, he believed in me and helped my skills grow in such a short time. he’s a great talent so i know he will find a great position, but im just super bummed.
now i have to pick up a ton of projects and “lead” as much as i can with the ones he was working on, but i don’t have nearly as much knowledge on our environment or in general as him to lead these projects.
for anyone who’s ever dealt with this, how did you manage? how long did it take for the constant cloud over your head to go away? thanks.