I was informed at a meeting today that my boss was taking a leave of absence for personal reasons. I wasn't at the meeting, I was conferenced in via phone.She will be gone for an undisclosed or unknown amount of time. Everyone was just silent and I could hear her cry. There was no explaination given and this was totally out of the blue. All I could say was "God bless, and I hope I see you very soon."
I want to know what the appropriate thing to say to her is when I see or talk to her again, or if I should send her a card or something (I'd like to). I don't know what is the matter and my imagination is running wild...sick? family member dying?quietly being fired? I really admire her and I wish I could say something while at the same time respecting her wish for privacy. I've worked for her for 3 years and she's seen me through some tough times.
2007-05-18 14:17:17 · 4 answers · asked by chuckyoufarley 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Don't assume anything. Send a generic card and offer assistance. Just letting her know you care and appreciate what she's done will suffice. In this case it truly is the thought that counts. Say a prayer and hope for the best.
2007-05-18 14:38:23 · answer #1 · answered by james d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I hope that whatever is going on with your boss, will all become better. She sound's like a amazing woman.
I would send her a card. You should find her a funny, "Thinking Of You" card. Since you don't know exactly what is going on, a nice "Thinking Of You" card would be perfect, just to let her know that you are thinking of her and hope everything is okay. Plus, getting her a funny card, it will make her laugh and make her smile, which it sound's like she need's.
I hope I helped!
2007-05-18 21:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always send her a card tellng her how much you enjoyed working for her and how much you appreciated her doing what she did for you.
Keep away from humor, or anything., like "get well" or "good luck in your new job."
You don't know if she's being fired, quitting, or has cancer or a dying parent or husband Maybe she just wants to leave it "as it is. "" Respect her privacy.
2007-05-18 21:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she has seen you through some tough times as you state you can do the same for her offer her your assistance or help in anyway you can by asking her to talk you about the problem at the very least let her know you are there the same as she was for you
2007-05-18 21:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by paul h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋