A few months after I returned to work from maternity leave, a co-worker mentioned that our boss’s father had died while I was away.
How should I handle this? My boss hasn’t said anything about it. I’d feel weird expressing my sympathies verbally six months later. Should I just leave a card on his desk?
To further complicate matters, my boss’s younger brother has started working at the company. Would I get him a card too? I have only known him a couple of months, as compared to my boss of almost 10 years. -- UNSURE IN GEORGIA DEAR UNSURE: Whether it’s with a card or a simple note, it would be thoughtful to tell your boss you were informed by a co-worker that his father had passed away during your maternity leave, and you would like to express your sympathy. You could send a card addressed to his home without it being disruptive at the business.
As to what to do about expressing your sympathy to his brother -- in light of the fact that you have known him only a short time, offer condolences verbally if the opportunity presents itself.
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