I say those words a lot. I don't know how to not take on the pain and stress of my loved ones myself.
Today I got a call from one of my employees, a young man we hired a little over a year ago. While he worked for us, I became somewhat close to him and his little family (he has a wife and two babies), so I consider him more than a coworker; he is a friend. I even had them over for Christmas dinner last year, as they didn't really have anyone here. He's such a good man, a good employee, and due to the nature of our work he's been moved from place to place.
I just found out that his contract was ending early - like, today. He knew it was coming and has been looking for work, but while he waits for his citizenship (he's a foreign national), it's been difficult.
I just like him so much and it makes me so sad. I know he's worried about taking care of his family, and how they will manage (especially after we moved him half way across the country to work for us, then moved him back). I know they will be ok, I am sure of it, but at the moment it just sucks and my heart hurts for him.
I sure hope he gets some good news soon.
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