After retiring from an organization after 25 years, I maintained a little curiosity as to what happened thereafter I left. I was able to learn much by looking at the library’s websites. For example, I found out that my successor left after two years on the job partially because she had a long commute. I suffered through a long and complicated commute for 25 years. I found out three former Colleagues retired after 25+ years of service. I just found out the University Librarian reorganized the department.
I was frustrated in my efforts to keep in Touch with former colleagues through email or phone calls. It turned into a one-way street with no reciprocity. Only two colleagues kept in touch with me. Another person just clicks on “Likes That” in Facebook and Twitter. That is not keeping in touch. I learned the hard way that “out of sight out of mind” supersedes keeping in touch.
I made a Jewish New Year’s resolution not to look at the library’s website any longer. After 3 ½ years I feel that I must move on and let go Completely.