Abandoned

So as I've mentioned millions of times before, I am a server... I still work at my first serving job, and I love the people I work with. I've been putting up with this place for three years now and one major thing I have enjoyed about my job would have to be my managers. Don't get me wrong, sometimes we argue and sometimes they piss me off, but in the end we always lean on one another. 

One thing that is difficult is when someone you work with, who you have become close to, decides to move on with their lives and leave for better opportunities.   Just yesterday I entered work and my GM pulled me to the side and sat me down. Obviously the first thing going through my head was "OH CRAP... I'm getting fired..." But that was far from the case, in fact it was worse than being fired. My GM, the man who gave me a chance as a first time server, told me he was moving on and would be going to a different company. It may sound silly, but I was heart broken. I did a decent job of not crying... too much. 

It's really hard to see someone leave who has become a big part of your life. being in college and coming and going so often it was great that he was always very good about letting me come and pick up shifts whenever I wanted. Having someone work  well with me is something anyone would appreciate. Having someone who genuinely cares about you, or at least pretends to, is an amazing quality to find in a manager. 

Although he is leaving I am still left with great managers and good co workers. The sting of losing what made my work place the way it was is very difficult, but I have to be happy for him because he is doing what makes him happy. Although I doubt I was his favorite employee he bent over backwards for me, and he was nice enough to sit me down and tell me face to face about his plans to leave our company...

I know I sound ridiculous, but part of me feels abandoned. I'll get over it, I always do. But for now I am going to throw a pity party over the situation.... 

Thanks Jeff for giving me the foundation I needed to get my foot in the door of the serving world! I appreciate all you've done for Matt and myself over these past few years. I hope everything goes great with the new company, and you are able to touch the lives of those you work with in the future!