As I wrap up the week and my current role, I’m preparing for a fresh start on Monday under new leadership and a restructured organization, though still at the same factory.

It feels like everything has changed, yet much remains the same—the same desk, the same computer, but an entirely new context.

I reminded my colleagues how crucial it is to stay attentive, empathetic, and curious, especially when others might be feeling anxious and increasingly withdrawn.

I’m wrapping up the day with a cold beer at the local pub and a phone call to my grandmother, who never fails to help me put things into perspective.