My co-worker is going to change jobs and it will be very difficult for us to get by without her, any advice?

This is one of the 2 people that work in my office that I am the manager of. Normally an office of this size needs more people than the 3 (including me) we had, but our clerk is awesome and can handle a much higher load of clients. But she has been offered a better paying position that will allow her to move up where she belongs. I'm encouraging her to do what her heart desires, but its tough to deal with the loss of a great employee and harder yet, a friend. Anyone have any advise on how to deal with letting go of people that mean alot to you in your life because it is better for them withot feeling any selfish thoughts about why they should stay in your life?My co-worker is going to change jobs and it will be very difficult for us to get by without her, any advice?
It is always difficult to lose a really good employee. But you are doing the right thing by encouraging her to move up to what she deserves, as hard as that may be. If you you like and respect her, you can only wish the best for her. As for the space she leaves behind, I have found that, in time, a new person comes along that fills the space, and sometimes works out even better. Not to say that you might have to go through a few lemons to find a gem, but just be patient.My co-worker is going to change jobs and it will be very difficult for us to get by without her, any advice?
You said it yourself.

Stop being selfish and be happy for your co worker.

maybe someone better will come along, maybe not.

Thats life.
I say, get over it. You can still be friends but it's time to be a grown up and realize no one is irreplaceable in any job, even you.
why is your boss letting her go? won't they give her a raise and maybe a fake promotion (make up some new title for her) to get her to stay?



if they have to hire two people to replace her, that won't make much sense.



it's hard when someone who is really good quits. have you tried asking her ';what would make you want to stay';?



if she won't stay then the best thing to do is wish her well and let her know that the door is open if she wants to come back. she can still be your friend.