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Originally Posted by joelsgirl
I'm sorry you weren't comforted by your coworkers during your loss, Lori.
At the school where I teach, when someone's close family dies, we usually take up money to help with expenses and the school sends flowers, as well as making everyone aware of the funeral/visitation arrangements.
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Thank you, Kellie. To be honest, I wasn't looking for comfort from HR, but just the basic respect of saying "I'm sorry about your mom." I know they are only words, but I believe in the power of words. Sure they are not going to change a thing, but they can offer a sense of the comfort you mention. My co-workers were very supportive and comforting, it's just the "business" that was not.
I guess I just feel like this is another "human" part of the work place that has or is slipping away from the average worker.