I had a 1:1 with my new manager a few weeks ago and said my anxiety was at an all time high with my friend Julie leaving, so many projects and the level of impact that way will bring.

I basically got painted into a corner to hurriedly train a guy for 2 weeks to cover a lot , but will not or ever be able to cover me 100% so I could take two weeks asap.

NOT fucking cool, I haven’t been able to take anything more than a week since 2020 when they made a team member redundant after returning from Covid.

The anxiety I have had for the last 2 weeks has been huge, but to drop 2 weeks leave one someone who hasn’t had time to plan as to how they will occupy the time is rephrensible. I’m sure my psych will have a few thoughts on this when I have my next session on the 30th.

So what do I do with two weeks to myself ?

I got my cast off. Now it’s all about rebuilding range of motion and strength.

My friend’s last day at work is this Thursday. She has been by my side for the last 10 years. She has kept me sane, I wouldn’t have started therapy if I hadn’t have met her, we have been thick as thieves.

Work is really going to suck without her and I hope the friendship doesn’t wither and die as that would break my heart.