Patrik Holm bids adieu with a hashtag deluge and corporate karaoke
#hiq #stockholm #linköping #norrköping #familj #klan #årets #superföretag #tillväxt #glädje #engagemang #pannben #kul #konsulter #kunder #nya #utmaningar #framrutan #byggabolag #renommé #nr1 #kultur… | Patrik Holm | 158 comments
Verdict
The carousel format is the tell of Patrik Holm's farewell melodrama. With performative humility at an impressive 85/100, he drowns us in nostalgia by painting his departure as nothing short of personal heroics. Throw in borrowed authority at 70/100, and we see an emphasis on past roles that reads more like a laundry list than a legacy. The crowning jewel of empty profundity, 'the front window is always bigger than the rearview mirrors,' serves as motivational-karaoke without meaning or melody. As if that weren’t enough, this #familj claims to be a #klan — an odd homage for this professional breakup letter, which ultimately reads like LinkedIn’s take on ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.’ Pass the tissues.
The post is heavy on nostalgia and gratitude while framing the departure as a personal journey and achievement.
There’s significant emphasis on past roles and accomplishments without delving into substantial insights beyond personal experience.
Phrases like 'the front window is always bigger than the rearview mirrors' serve as vague advice rather than actionable insights.
The message is fairly consistent in celebrating achievements while acknowledging challenges faced at HiQ.
'I will miss all my partners and friends' feels more like a farewell love letter than a genuine inquiry for future connections.
'Rock on,' 'new adventures,' and a plethora of hashtags contribute to an overload of corporate speak.
Cringe highlights
- #familj eller #klan har det varit.