You won’t get that “yes” you were hoping for today, but what you do get will be the next best thing.
The opposition isn’t so intractable. Indeed there are some points where you could see eye-to-eye, but it will take some finagling.
You’ll be dealing with a temporary separation because of work demands and/or personal obligations. It’s a drag, but it also makes your eventual reunion all the sweeter.
Weigh a decision carefully because you’re the one who has to live with it. This will have lasting consequences.
You and a colleague are heading down different paths, but stay in touch. This person will prove to be a valuable contact.
You have to make a decision that won’t make people happy. Nevertheless it’s your job to lay down the law.
