Sudden impact

Yesterday was a rough one at work.  One of the employees in our office was terminated abruptly.  Of course no details can be discussed publicly but the end result as impactful as it is for an employee that is fired, also resonates throughout the workplace.  Everyone wants to know what happened while the closer circle of co-workers deal with their daily work reality being flipped on it’s head in an instant.  I personally find it very difficult to wrap my brain around how I would handle having to fire someone as it can be such a disruptive event in a persons life.  When my buddy and boss retires in a few years I will be in a position where that possibility becomes more likely.  I certainly hope I am not needing to make that decision on somebody’s career.  I can’t shake the feeling of sadness for all parties involved.