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There’s something poetic — melancholic — about the blind-copied farewell email from a colleague whose name you don’t recognise.  
There’s something poetic — melancholic — about the blind-copied farewell email from a colleague whose name you don’t recognise.  
:''I think most of you know by now that today is my final day here<ref>''Most'' —</ref>. I’m not a big fan of farewells so I won’t dwell too much on the past months — but I wanted to say thank you for each one of you for your support you have given me during my time here. It has been a privilege to work with some of the most incredible, passionate people in the industry here! Wishing you all the best, the very best, both professionally and personally, and hoping we [[reconnect]] when our paths cross [[going forward]]! — Sandy''
:''I think most of you know by now that today is my final day<ref>''Most'' —</ref>. I’m not a big fan of farewells so I won’t dwell too much on the past months — but I wanted to say thank you for each one of you for your support you have given me during my time here. It has been a privilege to work with some of the most incredible, passionate people in the industry! Wishing you all the best, the very best, both professionally and personally, and hoping we [[reconnect]] when our paths cross [[going forward]]! — Sandy''


A faintly passive aggressive thanks for nothing? Was I meant to know you were here, or care that you are leaving? Is it buried sarcasm that powers your declaration that you’re so ''blessed'' to have worked with such a “wonderful and talented group of professionals”, a lack of irony, or no sense of perspective?
A faintly passive aggressive thanks for nothing? Was I meant to know you were here, or care that you are leaving? Is it buried sarcasm that powers your declaration that you’re so ''blessed'' to have worked with such a “wonderful and talented group of professionals”, a lack of irony, or no sense of perspective?