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There are a few old staffers left at my job but most of my team is completely new. I feel like I can't express my work grief to the management or HR. My work grief is compounded by many deaths in my personal life over the last 3 years, so of course I talked to AI about 80% of my coworkers quitting and now working with mostly new staff:
GOOGLE AI RESPONSE:
What you are feeling is a very real, documented form of grief called workplace grief or professional bereavement.
When 80% of your staff leaves, it causes a massive, disruptive shift in your daily life. It is completely normal to grieve these losses just like personal ones, because you have lost:
- Daily community and connection: You spent hours every day with these people. When they leave, the familiar workplace culture and your social safety net vanish.
- The "old" version of your job: You are grieving the way things used to be when the team was whole, stable, and supportive.
- Sense of predictability and safety: Seeing that many people walk out the door creates a constant state of uncertainty, anxiety, and survival mode.
Because you are experiencing this at the exact same time as profound family losses, your mind and body are dealing with compounded grief. The workplace is no longer a stable anchor for you; instead, it has become another reminder of loss and emptiness. You aren't just tired of the workload—you are mourning a community that no longer exists.
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Do you like being the center of attention?
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Actually, our Governor called a State of Emergency. I pray that my electric doesn't go out. I had already planned to stay home all weekend to recuperate from a cold and do online training for my job. That will take many hours. I am worried for the outside kitties. I hope your weekend goes better for you.
is a major strength that you are adapting well to the new staff, as welcoming new faces and building new routines takes a lot of resilience.However, adjusting to new coworkers doesn't erase the impact of what you went through. What you are experiencing is likely compounded grief from the process of losing so many people in a short time.Even if you get along great with the new team, you may still be feeling the weight of:Emotional exhaustion: Watching waves of people leave over four years takes a heavy psychological toll, leaving you with less emotional energy to handle your personal family losses.Lack of shared history: While the new staff is great, they didn't go through the same history, challenges, or "old days" of the company with you, which can still feel isolating.The contrast of loss: Being at work might simply serve as a physical reminder of the sheer volume of change and loss you've had to process recently, both professionally and personally.It is completely okay to feel comfortable with your new team while still feeling overwhelmed by the overall amount of loss you've carried.