The group that was the hardest to adjourn from would have to
be the group of women that I worked with while I was working as a Licensing
Inspector with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. We had a
great leader Lalah Ash and the women in my unit were and still are a great
group of women. I loved working with them and they helped to make the job a lot
easier. We all had each other’s backs and when someone was out sick or on extended
leave we would all spit up the cases and work them as if they were our own
without complaints. I could always go to my supervisor for support and
assistance and knew that she would be able to help find a solution that would
be in the best interest of the children in care. My unit celebrated my marriage
with me and the birth of my first child. They also gave me a going away party
when I left to begin my teaching career.
It was also hard for me to leave or depart from my Women’s
Track and Field team that I trained and competed with for four years of my
life. Track and Field was a part of my everyday life from the time I was 12 to
22 years old. I truly miss competing and the friendships and bonds that were
created.
I have enjoyed the discussions and insight that I have gained
from my colleagues. I feel that although
we have not been able to bond with one another face to face we have been able
to build relationships. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues
and continue to share and learn from them.
I believe that adjourning is an essential state of teamwork because
all relationships that end must have closure. You will either agree to keep in
contact or go your separate ways if the relationship was not high performing or
cohesive.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great support group you had with your co-workers. Yes, it is harder to leave a group of people who over came/come obstacles so well together. I think it is through the worst of times we learn who are true friends are and come to value and appreciate them more. Those are the people it is especially hard to leave them. I hope to continue working with our colleagues as well and wish everyone the best! Thanks for your post.
I understand your bond and connection with your former colleagues, I shared the same experience at a residential treatment facility that I was employed at for over seven years. Although we still remain in contact with each other, it does not feel the same. I have not been able to re-create such a great work place experience since that time, and it has now been well over ten years. As we adjourn in the MSECS program, I look forward to maintaining our relationships as colleagues.
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