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by stocknoob 6y ago
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Working somewhere for decades and not being in touch with a single colleague is not normal. Imagine hearing "I didn't keep in touch with a single person from my 16 years of primary + university education after school ended."
- junon 6y agoI don't keep in touch with anyone I went to school with, no. I also don't keep in touch with many past colleagues beyond a yearly checkup, if at all. Sorry, but your assumption about how the world works / should work isn't applicable to everyone. Some people don't have the capacity to do so.
- stocknoob 6y agoSome people can't see color either, and unfortunately their life is more difficult because of it. But seeing color is the expected outcome for most, and the world is built with that assumption in mind. If you aren't making connections you are unfortunately at a severe disadvantage. To the extent you're self-aware to realize this, you may be able to correct it. Otherwise, like anything else, you learn to adapt.
- junon 6y agoWhat a ludicrous comparison. Contrasting a physical disability vs. a conscious choice not to engage with colleagues from companies past is a sign of a failing argument. Your tone also comes off as incredibly patronizing, as though you know my life better than I do. Rest assured, not keeping in touch with old contacts has not caused me to miss any opportunities that I would be otherwise interested in.