Ten Percent

1 in 10. 100 in 1000. 10% It doesn't sound like all that much. Unless it's people. People you've worked with and come to know over the years. People who've worked hard and contributed to the continued success of an organization.

Then times unforeseen appear. And a company decides to act decisively to prepare for tough times. And 10% of the people are gone.

Thankfully, I remain. But I can hardly feel good about it. Yes, it's better than letting people go every quarter for the next year. But it's not something anyone can be excited about. So we move on and keep trying to do what needs to get done. With 10% fewer colleagues and friends.