Reconnecting with People You Worked With Years Ago
Recently I started thinking about how many people I used to work with that just disappeared from my life over time. I came across some old photos from an office event and realized I haven’t spoken to most of those people in nearly ten years. We spent so many hours together back then, shared stress, jokes, and late deadlines, and now they’re basically strangers. I’ve been wondering how people usually go about finding former coworkers online without it feeling weird or forced. Has anyone tried this after a long gap, and did it actually work out for you?
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I’ve been in that situation, and honestly it’s more common than it feels at first. What helped me was following a few clear steps instead of randomly searching names. I came across a guide called How to Find Former Colleagues Online, which made me rethink my approach and focus on professional platforms first before moving to more personal ones. I also realized that mutual connections are often the easiest path, even if you haven’t talked to them in years either. Keeping the message short and friendly made a big difference too, because most people are curious rather than annoyed when someone from the past reaches out.