Gutted about colleague leaving?

[Stressedgiraffe]

My colleague has been made redundant.
We are having a reshuffle. Day to day work stays the same but line management is changing. One of the senior managers has been made redundant. They've merged 2 management roles into one. He didn't get it.
Everything has been very hush hush and I was told yesterday he's gone. No announcements/ goodbye/leaving card/do etc.

He's a bit marmite but could be lovely and had your back.
When I was told I felt like I'd been punched in the stomach which is stupid.
Is it just that there was no closure? Or aibu to be upset?

Anyone?

That’s a horrible way to lose your colleague
No wonder you are upset - of course it’s unsettling when businesses do this
Unfortunately it’s a common process for a business to protect itself

If it makes you feel better your colleague has probably gone with a good reference and package and once the shock has worn off will have a nice paid garden leave

You are probably a bit of an empath so it’s normal to feel sad in these circumstances

Im sure you could try contacting your colleague and arrange for a leaving drink / coffee in a few weeks - speak to a mentor figure at work if you feel you would like to chat

Losing a work colleague you really like is sad, because of the those relationships don't really translate to general life. It feels quite unfinished and final.

Do you have any way of reaching out to him, maybe via linkedin? Just to thank him for his support and say that you enjoyed working with him.

I have his contact details so will reach out.
Would love to meet up but unfortunately we live at opposite ends of the country.

I was that colleague in a previous role, and I am sure that he will be feeling much the same. Its horrible not being able to do the normal 'goodbye' thing when you are having to leave through no fault of your own. Yes, reach out, but please don't be offended if he doesn't respond. He has been completely kicked in the teeth and may not feel able to come back to you.