Shall I participate in farewell?
You’ve got a coworker who’s basically the human embodiment of a broken vending machine: you never know what’s going to spit out, and it’s always something that makes you question your life choices. He’s the guy who’s visibly hated you, turned every day at the office into a minefield, and yet occasionally showed you the ropes—if the ropes were a handful of outdated procedures and a half‑hearted apology. Now he’s leaving, and you’re wondering whether to throw a “good‑luck” pot‑luck or just stay home and eat your own tears.
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Original Post
Hi, I had one coworker which visibly hated me and made My Life miserable in start but he have sever mental health issues.
I have written this Reddit post few Days ago.
https://www.reddit.com/r/coworkerstories/s/7GPl6Tu8DWQuestion ❓ shall I participate in his farewell and gift Contribution? I am confused and double minded at this point. he is very old and mistreated me several Times, he was sole reason not to let me Learn few important tasks which is impacting my career in bad way. but on other hand he helped me sometimes. we used to sit Long hour together, laugh and discusses Things while seated... he has sever Mental health issues and I witnessed how much he struggle with it. Any suggestions?
TL;DR
If you’re unsure, bring a bag of chips, a rubber chicken, and an exit plan. The real question: will you get a souvenir or a souvenir of your sanity?
The Reddit Crowd Reacts
I would not participate and be glad he is gone. Unless your relationship has changed so much that you are friendly with this person now, if the only thing that keeps you is resentment - maybe it's a good time to forget it?
Lol, man just go for it! Might sound cliche but u'll probz regret what u didn't do more than what u did.
😎👍 this....
Forgiving is the best medicine, you don't need to forget, rather than Forgiving. Participate, and be who you are. We all struggle in life, each in our own way.
whatever you’ll be able to forget easier tbh. if you’ll be hung up on participating, don’t. if you’ll feel guilty for not doing it, then do it. only person you owe anything to is you really
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