what do you say to a coworker who lost their job?
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Please accept my sympathy. I don't know how you are feeling about leaving, but I do know change is stressful. I hope everything is going well for you. I will be thinking about you as you go through this transition.
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['“Thank you.” ... ', '“Thank you for coming.” ... ', '“I appreciate that.” ... ', '“I was lucky to be able to share my life with him/her.” ... ', '“Thank you. ... ', '“Thank you for all your support during these difficult months.” ... ', '“Thank you for reaching out to me. ... ', '“Thank you.']
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Method 1 of 2: Respond to in-person condolences with a genuine “thank you.” People understand that you'll be emotional or in pain. When they say “I'm sorry for your loss,” they just want you to know that they support you, and won't be expecting a longer conversation. A simple “thank you” works.
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Do say: "I'm very sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers". Be sure to show sympathy by helping the person with their job.
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Loss Of A Coworker Sympathy Card Messages “I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.” “May (name) rest in peace. Know that I'm here for you during this time of grieving.”
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["I'm sorry for your loss.", 'He will be missed by everyone that knew him.', 'She was a lovely woman and will be greatly missed.', 'You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.', "When you're ready, I'm here for you."]
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['“I\'m so sorry for your loss. I\'m here for you."', '2. “ Remember you are not alone. ... ', '3. “ I\'m thinking of you."', '4. “ I love you so much and I imagine you feel [awful] right now, but I just had to remind you of how wonderful I think you are."', '5. “']
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Instead, offer your support with a simple “I'm sorry” or “Let me know how I can help.” Don't try to make light of the situation. Gratuitous statements such as 'you'll find something terrific' or 'you're better off—we have to stay and now we'll all have extra work' aren't helpful, says Martin.
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Keep it simple - "I'm so sorry for your loss." or "If there's anything you need like dinner/a ride/an errand done, please let me know." Stay away from stuff like "he's in a better place now" or "at least he's not in pain anymore" - those are little comfort to someone who is grieving.
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["I'm sorry for this trouble.", 'Please tell me more about …', "I can understand why you'd be upset.", 'This is important — to both you and me.', 'Let me see if I have this right.', "Let's work together to find a solution.", "Here's what I'm going to do for you."]
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["“I don't know exactly what to say, but please know how much I care.”", '“What can I do for you?”', "“I'm always here if you ever want to talk.”", "“I'm so sorry this happened to you.”", 'Use humor, but only if you know it will be received positively. ... ', 'No words, just listen.']
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['Best of luck to you in your new job!', 'Good luck to a good friend!', "With skills like yours, you don't need luck — but good luck in your new job, anyway!", 'Good luck in your new venture!', "I'm wishing you lots of success and happiness in your new job. Best of luck to you!"]
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Express your concern. For example: “I'm sorry to hear that this happened to you.” Let the bereaved talk about how their loved one died. People who are grieving may need to tell the story over and over again, sometimes in minute detail.
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“I feel your pain.” (Do not say, “I know exactly how you feel.”) “How about a hug?” (Or just give them a hug.) “I'm here for you.” (And then be there.) “I'll bring you some lasagna next Tuesday.” (Or offer another specific way of helping.)
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["1. “ I'm so sorry for your loss. ... ", '2. “ Remember you are not alone. ... ', '3. “ I\'m thinking of you."', '4. “ ... ', '5. “ ... ', '“Look on the bright side."', '"You must be devastated."', '“At least you know you can get pregnant."']
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['“Accept my condolences.”', '“My deepest sympathy.”', "“I'm very saddened to hear of your loss.”", '“I am so sorry for your loss.”', '“My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.”', '“Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”', '“My prayers are with you and family.”']
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['"I am at a loss for words. ... ', '"Love knows no boundaries. ... ', '"Please know that you\'re in my thoughts and prayers. ... ', '"I was so saddened to hear about _________ passing. ... ', '"My deepest condolences to you during this time. ... ', '"You have my deepest, sincerest sympathy."', '"I am praying for you during your time of loss.']