(Closed) Work vent, the other side of HR

posted 8 years ago in Career
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I love my job. I am HR, I know everyon thinks the evil people. But I do work as an advocate for the employees make things better, help people succeed. But we all know the one part of my job that sucks… layoffs.

To be honest firing people doesn’t bother me as much because most of the times there is misconduct involved and the person did something wrong but laying off someone is always so hard. Well I just had to let go the person who has been my advocate since day one. He is okay with this move and has a couple things up his sleeve and isn’t mad at all but I am heartbroken. He fought for me for my promotion, helped me grow with this company, and now he’s gone. I just found out yesterday so I don’t think it sunk in yet.

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Aw that really sucks!  I’m sorry.  I’ve never had to fire anyone before (demote, but not fire) and I can’t imagine having to layoff someone you truly like.  Maybe this will work out ok for him?

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@MightySapphire- And because of my position I do get close to people and know them personally and it makes it so much worse in situations like that. But he knew I was more upset than him and was trying to make me feel better LOL

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