I'm not suggesting that it is unreasonable to feel disappointed when an employee leaves. However if a "star employee" leaves... usually it means that the employ

I'm not suggesting that it is unreasonable to feel disappointed when an employee leaves. However if a "star employee" leaves... usually it means that the employee didn't feel like a star employee. You're dealing with other individuals who have different goals in life. Don't expect them to be exactly like you or be completely dependent upon you.