Changed in a Moment

I changed someone's life today.

I am an HR Manager - that is my job and who I am. I deal with the good, the bad and the absurdity that sometimes comes with the workplace and employees.

Today. I sat down, looked someone in the eye - and changed their life. In a few words I ended their employment, effective immediately. I followed my protocol so gently and professionally - yet, the blow was still a blow.

Then. I went to my office and cried.

People often think that those in my chosen profession have no heart...we are stoic...firm...unyielding...even uncaring. That we can't possible understand what employees go through.

While that may be try for some, it's not true for most. We hurt, we feel, we grieve decisions that we cannot control or prevent, we are employees.

We are people too.

Peace.