The Importance of A Goodbye

Last night, we had a farewell dinner with our first engineer hire.

Most people underestimate the importance of a good goodbye. People put a lot of emphasis on saying hello, but very few think much of the goodbyes.

One of the moments that impressed me the most at my previous team was how the co-founder announced that I was departing. Instead of just stating the fact (and sorry to see me go), he also told the team that he was happy to see that they nurtured an entrepreneur.

You should be proud that your people / your teammate are moving forward and doing something bigger.

To date, I still think about that moment from time to time. This definitely added up to my positive experience with them.

If you have spent so much resources on building a trusting relationship, why throw that away while you can just transform it?

Try to help each other in more positive light, e.g. set up an alumni network (if the team is big enough), involve each other in milestone (external) events, giving good reference/referral.

If you’re in the same circle, chances are you will be bumping into each other regularly and may even be working together in the future. They can also be your best advocate to the outside world.

Be grateful for the time that you work together, the experience you share, and be proud of what you have achieved together.

P.S. Are you or people around you looking to develop a great career in SWE/ design? If yes, feel free to get in touch today! DM or email me at Sara@terminal1.co