Is this the end of my dream team?

I am sad and listless. These are emotions that I've dealt with before. I'm more than familiar with the kind of sadness that weighs you down and makes every laughing moment feel fake because it doesn't seem genuine. It doesn't feel right. However, I am coming to the realization that these emotions have taken on another form because it's one that I've never faced with. 

It is the possible end to my work dream team. 

Let me start by saying that I love my job. I recognize that not many people can say that with great enthusiasm in their heart. I am forever grateful to have found my own niche after years of soul searching, multiple job rejections, and failed potential career pursuits. I always looked forward to each and everyday because it meant working with a purpose and being surrounded by inspiring people. It's something that I've always wanted and dreamed. 

But recent events have been chipping away at all that I've held close to my heart. First, there was the COVID-19 lockdown because that meant working remotely and learning how to adjust. It was (and still continues to be) a challenge but I completely understood the need to stay safe and adhere to the social distancing guidelines along with other precautionary protocols. While although the second event wasn't on purpose or purely intended for me, it still left me feeling completely gutted. There were budget cuts because the unprecedented times meant that nonprofit organizations like the one that I worked for weren't receiving enough funding. As a result, a few people were let go--including my own manger. My manager, the person who is the epitome of positivity and considered to be the heart of our team, was no longer.. part of our team. Such words were not something that I thought would utter. 

For me, it felt like all four of us were climbing up a mountain as a team. As that team, we were pouring our hearts and souls into the work before us. We were efficient and creative in the face of multiple challenges along the way. We tried to improve for the better and bonded over those same obstacles. However, we quickly realized that not all of us made it to the top and being here feels so.. weird and wrong.

Granted, nothing is forever and job security can't be promised in this economy but my work and the people in my team were my guiding light. They were the one constant thing in an ever changing world but now they weren't. 

How do I go from here?

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