Kyle Quit the Band

I just found out today that one of our team members is moving on the proverbial greener pastures, or at least another group in our company. Good for him I hope he enjoys the longer hours, more intensity, and lack of video games and movies. But at some point egotism sets in for me. It's not envy by any means, but rather a concern for what this subtraction means for the future of our team dynamic. Since our team that has been working together very well for over a year only has two members instead of three , everything will be different. Instead of playing it honest and upfront, the higher-ups have not even bothered to tell us that this was going to happen or what is next which of course leads to wild speculation. Will they bring someone new in? someone from inside the company? will we just do all the work from now on? will they bring a member of the opposite sex over? how would a female change an all male operation? will the new person work with our current staff? will they be willing to learn or just be a jerk? As far as we see it the two left behind will just have to assume the work of the third for the time being. (Like I said there is no honesty here.) Although it is fairly reasonable for us to do that our group needs a minimum of two to do our jobs. So what does that mean for the future of our group? In addition to two doing the work for three (more like two and a half), we be unable to take days off if our group is to still function. I'm not going to be able to go to the bathroom without my boss knowing so he'll be monitoring by bowels. Our lavish hour lunches will turn into rushed meals on the go. We'll have to do things that we have never done before or even know how to do. As these changes in routine come into effect there are bound to be some mistakes along the way. And probably worst of all, his departure will make me accountable for nearly all the group's work. But we go along after we have this wrench thrown in our gears and we will see what the future brings. Perhaps I am being too pessimistic. Maybe we will get a new guy who not only already knows everything but also knows how to do things better and he will make all our lives easier... now I know that I am dreaming.