He was also the only other person in my department

Although he was constantly stressed so I don't blame him

But at the same time I have this kind of protective annoyance that he had a stable (but shitty) job and then just kinda LEFT

like DUDE WHAT THE HELL. AT LEAST TRY TO LOOK FOR A JOB BEFORE YOU LEAVE

nah just go to trade school while unemployed. cool idea

and there's also the selfish part of me thinking. well. There goes the one fun conversation I have all week.