My boss, who hired me and promoted me, announced today that he's being transferred to another department. I'm sure that it will be a good opportunity for growth for him, and he'll likely be replaced by someone within our department, all of whom I work well with and respect. But I just feel really sad. He's been the best boss I've had in my working career. I've learned a lot from him. I also enjoy his company. And his wife is fun.
Maybe it's that thing about not wanting what works to change. Lutherans just don't handle change very well.