3 ms·
He may already sense something isn't right so it could be a lot easier than you think. Someone leaving the company always has the added bonus of reducing overhe
by elliottinvent 9y ago
He may already sense something isn't right so it could be a lot easier than you think. Someone leaving the company always has the added bonus of reducing overheads and increasing runway (this is little consolation if you're irreplaceable). I wouldn't worry about it too much, he'll survive and you'll feel infinitely better once you've said those words.
- paulcole 9y ago> this is little consolation if you're irreplaceable This is probably the biggest mistake people make when talking about leaving a job. So few employees are truly irreplaceable that you may as well just say that no employee is irreplaceable. It's good for the ego to believe you are but the truth is that companies make do, get by, and recover. Honestly the "irreplaceable" people I've seen who do leave have been so egotistic and strong-willed that things end up better in the long run. Note to anyone reading this: Please don't reply and say "well in my case..."
- elliottinvent 9y agoWell in my case... I've never found anyone irreplaceable either. It doesn't seem to be the case here but I could see how a technical co-founder could be irreplaceable to a non-technical co-founder.
- fairpx 9y agoTime is the only healing factor in these situations. No matter how you bring the news, it'll take some time for everything to settle.