Stress and worry are natural when a valued staff member leaves the program regardless of the circumstances of the departure. Face the pressure. Take a deep breath and take your time navigating the transition. Have you ever been involved in a hasty hiring decision because you worried about the short-term consequences of a position going unfilled? Did you tell yourself then you would never rush into a hiring again? The considerations which follow will help you seize the opportunity to build capacity, not lose capacity, in the program during the transition.