Our HOD, our friend

She was not just my HOD. She was a friend. After a long run with bad managers, when I changed my job, I found a good person as my HOD. I was ever grateful to god. It is very important to have a sensible person above u in the work ladder.

Last Friday we lost her to heart attack. We, the dept staff, are not able to digest the fact that she will never be shouting out our names to complete our tasks. Or to take us out for treats. Or to tell what was right or wrong. It is heartbreaking to enter her chamber and see the empty chair. We see her scribbling pad and break down. We remember how she used to console us during our bad days and break down. Don’t know when our tears will dry.