Just heard news that an ex coworker hanged himself in his rented apartment room!
Was extremely shocked to hear this. I only worked with him for like 3 months (he joined the company 3 months prior to my arrival, and left about 3 months after I joined). He sat directly in front of me, and I always tried to initiate small talk with him but he was always very reserved (answered in two or three word sentences).
He left our company middle of this year, and just heard that he was working for a consulting company (like Mckinsey, but second tier) while he hanged himself
So shocked and sad to hear this, Even though I didnt know him that well, he had plenty promise: in his mid 30s, graduated from UC Berkeley MBA program that he entered via a fullbright full scholarship. The news article about his suicide said that he was a loner, only playing with the dog at the apartment complex that he stayed at. His parents are not from the city but from a smaller city about 1 hour plane ride away.
I guess he was extremely depressed, and maybe felt like a failure. I am sure his "loner" mentality added to this feeling.
Note to everyone: before you even contemplate of killing yourself, for gods sake TALK TO SOMEONE! get counselling or just talk to your family! I am very sure that your live is MUCH more valuable than you think it is! you really need to get perspective from an outsider how valuable your life is....
Was extremely shocked to hear this. I only worked with him for like 3 months (he joined the company 3 months prior to my arrival, and left about 3 months after I joined). He sat directly in front of me, and I always tried to initiate small talk with him but he was always very reserved (answered in two or three word sentences).
He left our company middle of this year, and just heard that he was working for a consulting company (like Mckinsey, but second tier) while he hanged himself
So shocked and sad to hear this, Even though I didnt know him that well, he had plenty promise: in his mid 30s, graduated from UC Berkeley MBA program that he entered via a fullbright full scholarship. The news article about his suicide said that he was a loner, only playing with the dog at the apartment complex that he stayed at. His parents are not from the city but from a smaller city about 1 hour plane ride away.
I guess he was extremely depressed, and maybe felt like a failure. I am sure his "loner" mentality added to this feeling.
Note to everyone: before you even contemplate of killing yourself, for gods sake TALK TO SOMEONE! get counselling or just talk to your family! I am very sure that your live is MUCH more valuable than you think it is! you really need to get perspective from an outsider how valuable your life is....