After retiring from an organization after 25 years, I
maintained a little curiosity as to what happened thereafter I left. I was able to learn much by looking at
the library’s websites. For example, I
found out that my successor left after two years on the job partially because
she had a long commute. I suffered
through a long and complicated commute for 25 years. I found out three former colleagues retired
after 25+ years of service. I just found
out the University Librarian reorganized the department.
I was frustrated in my efforts to keep in touch with former
colleagues through email or phone calls.
It turned into a one-way street with no reciprocity. Only two colleagues kept in touch with
me. Another person just clicks on “Likes
That” in Facebook and Twitter. That is not
keeping in touch. I learned the hard way that “out
of sight out of mind” supersedes keeping in touch.
I made a Jewish New Year’s resolution not to look at the
library’s website any longer. After 3 ½
years I feel that I must move on and let go completely.
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