It is a great rarity to work somewhere that is both debate friendly and that the people get close like a family. I realized today that often times this place I work becomes very heavy and bitter with debate that goes bad, but with the emotional departure of one rep who felt he had no choice but to leave the city over much of the gang activity lately, the workplace has grown closer and more like a family. The most tight knit families are ones that work and argue, but at the end of the day they all work things out and are closer for it. That is how my work has become. Yes, this is a campaign of 20 or more reps, and yes there are occasionally bruised ego's, mine included, but between mine and the other two 'shared' environments in this office, we are all very close and very friendly.
That said, I found it a little surprising that after the rep that left took his last call, hung up his headset and began saying goodbye, a lot of people were highly emotional and even he seemed to be choking back a tear or two. I was on a call, and I felt very tempted to put the customer on hold, because I found myself pretty sad he was going. He was always a very cool guy to have around, and his personality will truly be missed in this place. He goes now to Edmonton, to a future which he hopes is good, and to a place he hopes will help him move beyond his past. I and all of my coworkers are wishing him the best, but he seems to give the impression of intending to stay out in the northern capital of Alberta, so one day we will need to go out there. Goodbye Kevin.
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