disappointed

I didn't expect this. I knew things were 'off' but I never thought this would happen. I don't even know how to react.

As of today, a mentor of mine has left my place of business to pursue other opportunities. I didn't even get to say goodbye.

I call him a mentor, but nothing was ever formalized. I had occasional large group meetings and felt encouraged, challenged, and respected. In smaller settings he was very personable. He talked to me about professional and personal growth. He talked to me like a peer, even though he was a SVP and I was a coordinator.

I will miss his philosophical views on work and life. I will miss his encouragement of radical ideas. I will miss him. I am disappointed that I will not learn from him anymore. All that I can do is to continue to learn and think in the ways he showed me.