Well I had an interesting chat w/ C on the IM this morning before comming to work - I told her about my secretary giving me a notice and she expressed concern over my sit. I told her that it was a good thing that I was already on my AD's and she responded that she was not doing too well on hers and said I don't know what to do. I responded with "you know that you have a friend that you can talk to if you ever need to" After a few sec. she responded thanks. She then asked where my sec was going to and I told her that one of my competors offered her more money. She said that that was not right and I should tell him. I told her that while it might not be right - I was not like that and would continue to be friendly to him and to wish my Sec all the best and would never say anything bad about her for leaving. She responded "I know"

She is still very withdrawn though - I hope and pray that she will respond to her meds with time and come out of her tunnel. and that I have the patience to wait until she does.


ODGA