It means exactly what it says, anything more is speculation, especially when you consider the actual reason behind the departure and not simply its fact or mechanism.

Perhaps there are mutual friends among co-workers who could put you in touch if you ask quietly.

Or see if you can find them on something like Linkedin or another social network that seems applicable in your region / occupation.

re your edit:

I found him on social media should I contact him?

Sure, say something like "hey $(name) really sorry to hear you're no longer with the company, maybe we can grab a drink sometime and catch up - also always happy to put in a good word for you" or whatever is appropriate in your culture.

But don't be offended if they don't reply, especially immediately - their thoughts may be in a place where they want nothing to do with the former situation. Or they might really welcome a chance to get together. Or they might say nothing or even "no thanks" now but get back in touch a few months down the road.

Remember it's about them, not about you.

It means exactly what it says, anything more is speculation, especially when you consider the actual reason behind the departure and not simply its fact or mechanism.

Perhaps there are mutual friends among co-workers who could put you in touch if you ask quietly.

Or see if you can find them on something like Linkedin or another social network that seems applicable in your region / occupation.

re your edit:

I found him on social media should I contact him?

Sure, say something like "hey [name] really sorry to hear you're no longer with the company, maybe we can grab a drink sometime and catch up - also always happy to put in a good word for you" or whatever is appropriate in your culture.

But don't be offended if they don't reply, especially immediately - their thoughts may be in a place where they want nothing to do with the former situation. Or they might really welcome a chance to get together. Or they might say nothing or even "no thanks" now but get back in touch a few months down the road.

Remember it's about them, not about you.

It means exactly what it says, anything more is speculation, especially when you consider the actual reason behind the departure and not simply its fact or mechanism.

Perhaps there are mutual friends among co-workers who could put you in touch if you ask quietly.

Or see if you can find them on something like Linkedin or another social network that seems applicable in your region / occupation.

It means exactly what it says, anything more is speculation, especially when you consider the actual reason behind the departure and not simply its fact or mechanism.

Perhaps there are mutual friends among co-workers who could put you in touch if you ask quietly.

Or see if you can find them on something like Linkedin or another social network that seems applicable in your region / occupation.

re your edit:

I found him on social media should I contact him?

Sure, say something like "hey $(name) really sorry to hear you're no longer with the company, maybe we can grab a drink sometime and catch up - also always happy to put in a good word for you" or whatever is appropriate in your culture.

But don't be offended if they don't reply, especially immediately - their thoughts may be in a place where they want nothing to do with the former situation. Or they might really welcome a chance to get together. Or they might say nothing or even "no thanks" now but get back in touch a few months down the road.

Remember it's about them, not about you.