I had a boss who killed himself several years ago. I've been lucky with bosses in my life overall, but he was fucking great. The place he ran was the best job I ever had. It was/is a landmark restaurant that already fostered close knit relationships among the crew because it was a cool place to work staffed by fun, creative weirdos. I never laughed so much on the clock as I did there.
After he died we all banded together and kept the place running until his wife, who was co-owner, was able to get back on her feet. We worked hard to keep that place's vibe and spirit alive, and I think for the most part we succeeded. It was a very influential time in my life, and I still miss him.
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