I need some advice. The head of our department's mother died Tuesday. The department is small and so we work in close proximity. The funeral is tomorrow and I'm trying to decide if I should go. The 4 other people in my office have socialized with my boss and they've met her mother. I'm worried that if I'm the only one who doesn't show up it will reflect badly on me, but I don't know her mother, she's barely in the office and I need advice.
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askye - Feb 04, 2005 9:50:30 am PST #9206 of 10002
Thrive to spite them
WindSparrow - Feb 04, 2005 9:50:42 am PST #9207 of 10002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
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Cashmere - Feb 04, 2005 9:50:53 am PST #9208 of 10002
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DavidS - Feb 04, 2005 9:52:29 am PST #9209 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
askye, you should probably go as a sign of respect in such a small office.
-t - Feb 04, 2005 9:53:25 am PST #9210 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
24, I think. Generational cohort? Hmmmm, I say 2 plus/minus. I could be talked into 5.
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My older brother has knocked around doing different things for a long time, the latest of which was working at a florist. A couple of years ago the guy he worked for decided he was really truly this time he means it retiring and my brother bought the business.
My mom once said that she wasn't going to worry about her kids' careers, because people like John Muir and Ansel Adams pretty much seemed like bums well into their 30s, and they turned out okay. Saying that where I could hear her might not have been such a good idea, but the basic concept is pretty sound.
ChiKat - Feb 04, 2005 9:54:15 am PST #9211 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I don't know her mother, she's barely in the office and I need advice.
Well, in this case, you wouldn't be attending because of the mother, you'd be there because of your boss. Is there a wake you could go to today? If so, I think that would be appropriate. If not, I would go to the funeral.
Sparky1 - Feb 04, 2005 9:54:39 am PST #9212 of 10002
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I'm worried that if I'm the only one who doesn't show up it will reflect badly on me, but I don't know her mother, she's barely in the office and I need advice.
askye, I'd say you should go, if it isn't too much trouble. Your attendance at a funeral can be a show of support for those who are grieving; it doesn't have to be a personal goodbye.
DavidS - Feb 04, 2005 9:55:25 am PST #9213 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
because people like John Muir and Ansel Adams pretty much seemed like bums
Very specialized Yosemite Bums, though.
Laura - Feb 04, 2005 9:56:56 am PST #9214 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
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Yes, askye, you should go.
-t - Feb 04, 2005 10:03:53 am PST #9215 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
askye, I would go. The funeral is more for your department head than for the deceased, anyway. Just the ceremony and a quick word of sympathy to the bereaved, no need to buy flowers or hang around for a wake or whatever.
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