AdvertisementI returned to my sales job after my mother died, and I was still grieving. I was worried my performance would suffer and I wouldn't be able to meet my quotas. However, my coworkers were open about grief and shared their own stories with me. I worried the grief would affect my outputI was terrified this mental out-of-office would take over my ability to perform, ultimately jeopardizing my paycheck. Having co-workers who are open to helping you experience grief rather than hiding it makes not only a more productive employee but also a stronger team.

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