missing old friends....
@Zelmarq (12585)
Cebu City, Philippines
March 6, 2009 9:40pm CST
im going to transfer to another department and im sure going to miss my old friends here, we are still in the same building but im going to miss them the laughter, the smiles and the fun and the tears as well. Im have fears about the new challenege but im willing to face the new life with open arms and im trying to open my heart and mind.
happy mylotting and have a nice day!
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21 responses
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
7 Mar 09
Hi Zelmarq,
You need to look at this as just another step in your life. You won't lose friends, but see a little less of them, and make new ones. I'm sure you will take the move in your stride. Good luck!
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
it is true that we will miss those friends that we leave behind. i have been through this many times before. when i leave a company to work for another, i find myself paying frequent visits to where i was used to work for.
however, i was also able to cultivate new friends where i get to have a new work. slowly, the missing will be subtler and much easier to deal with.
i am pretty sure that this will also be taking place in our friend here. coping will just be a matter of time. it is really good to have lots of friends scattered around where we live. it is always with a happy note when we will meet old friends after having been separated through time.
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@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
7 Mar 09
Old and long forgotten friends do turn up quite unexpectedly when old age sets in.I have experienced it.
@pinklilly (3443)
• Australia
7 Mar 09
Oh that must make you sad but at least they are still on the same building, maybe you could have lunch with them and find other ways to stay in touch like emails etc and catching up over coffee or have dinner together sometimes. I'm sure you will be fine. At least you havnt moved too far away from your friends atwork. All the best with your new job position. You will no doubt lake new friends.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
i believe that the reason for the transfer to another department is becasue, the company has found you to be more capable in the other department. since you were found to be better fitted in another department, this usually goes with a promotion, too. for this, my friend, i would say congratulations for having achieved this feat in your work. more power and may you be able to cultivate more close friends in that new department while keeping the old ones.
this will mean having more friends around for you. enjoy your work life and keep on enjoying it all the more.
@pmcepe (194)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
As the saying goes the only permanent in life is change. Change brings about new learnings, new horizon. You are in the right track because you accept change in a positive way. That is the correct attitude! We would not have "grown" if we just stayed in one corner from day 1.
You can still be friend with your friends but open your heart to new ones. In time you will have lots of friends.
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@spike12_ph (254)
• Philippines
8 Mar 09
We'll still see each other here in the office, but surely I'll miss sitting beside you when I'm bored here in my office. I hope you won't stop selling us food though, those are one of the things I enjoy here.hehe ^_^
@red_amethyst (3518)
• Philippines
8 Mar 09
hi zelmarq,
think of it on a positive side. Yes you are going to miss your friends, but look forward also that you will meet new friends. You can have more friends now. Just set a time for your old friends where in you can meet and be bonded again.
take care
@jziakhan (701)
• Pakistan
7 Mar 09
WEll, it's sad to hear that you are going tobe so broken-hearted, but mabye you could try and sicth e-mails with your friends and mabye cell-phone numbers to stay in touch,
Of- course, I know, who has the time to call a freind when they are in college? But who knows? Mabye you could strike a chance and get a phone call from your friends,
Happy-Mylotting
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@oldmanhorrorfan (497)
• United States
7 Mar 09
Cool to hear that you got such a positive out look on your career. Yeah, happy moments are always awsome, and at times it is sad that we can't keep'm going, that's part of life though. Constant change, that's the only thing that is promised in life, I believe, constant change. It is always sad to keep moving on, leaving friends behind to find new ones. Not to say you should forget those friends. I suggest to keep in contact and keep the communication lines open. I have friends who have not seen each other in years but still keep in contact throught the net, and phone.
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@forslahiri (1042)
• India
8 Mar 09
hi,
surely U'll find New friends ,new challenges,responsibilities,new ways of Proving urself in New dept....concentrate on these for the time-being as priority.Establish Urself first in new scenario.ur old friends will also appreciate thatlater, when U tell them about Ur new focus.They will be also eager to know U r settled down well.Afterall,they are friends...they will wait for ur positive Feedback.
=Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
@Archie0 (5652)
•
7 Mar 09
Well even i miss my friends from my old school and then college. i moved out from there now and stay alone to study for another graduation. but i dont feel like making new friends anymore and i dont feel like i can get friends i had ever. they were totally diffrent one. i tried a lot to understnad my new people but i couldnt do and cannot do even. i really miss my old friends and all the warming secrets we shared and fun we ever had.
@angela_allen (406)
• United States
7 Mar 09
I too have lost many friends over the years from situations such as completing high-school, university, transferring jobs, and moving to other countries. It is really hard to keep close to someone you do not see around in your everyday life. A phone call or an email here a there can be done, but its just not the same.
The best part...you have an opportunity to make new friends, and find out who your true friends are, the ones that will stick by you no matter what.
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@mummymo (23706)
•
7 Mar 09
I can understand that whilst you are looking forward to the new challenges it is always hard to leave behind the people you have grown close to and shared so much time with. I hope that the people you are going to be working with are as nice as those you have worked with up until now!
Good Luck xxx
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
7 Mar 09
Hello Zelmarq. I used to have the same case when I moved from one school to another more than a decade ago. Till now I still miss my old colleagues who are so far away from me. It is not easy for me to go back to visit them because of the location, but I did manage to pay them a visit a few years ago. We were so happy to see each other. I went back to my old school to see my old friends and colleagues together with my wife and son. We had a good time there. I miss those good old days. Enjoy your life, friend.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
Hi Zelmarq! I am very optimistic that with your transfer comes great opportunities for you my friend, new challenges wherein you can show your potentials and new people whom you can discover new friendships. It is understandable that you will be missing your old friends but this new challenge for you will surely make you a better person. Good luck and great wishes for you!
Take care and have a great day!
lovelots..faith
@mizstress (719)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
they say the constant thing in the world is change.. let your friendship be your inspiration in excelling in your new world. they maybe far from your sight but not in your mind and your heart.. AJA!!
@smallcloud (338)
• Malaysia
7 Mar 09
i also face the problem before..esp. i come for a very new environment without all my dear friends.you are a positive person i sure that u can manage and adjust ur new life asap^^pls smile everyday..
