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[quote=Anonymous]1.  If you talk to her the way you write, then YOU are part of the problem.  She quit a job and didn't get a party and thinks this is a "heartbreak"?   
2.  If you think YOU are supposed to soothe a 21 yr old's feelings, you are coddling her and not letting her develop her own coping skills.

Maybe, despite working there 3 years, she was annoying, or difficult and so they're relieved she's left.  
Maybe because of COVID, nobody thought of a party.

Regardless of the reason, she clearly already vented to you since you know about it, she surely vented to her boyfriend, so encourage her to be over it.  When she gets in ask "Have a nice time with Dylan?" and if she says "No because I was so sad about not getting cupcakes after leaving the Gap" then you need to tell her "You need to move on from this. Shit happens. Let it go." and if she says "Yeah, we went on a walk and found a waterfall and talked and I feel a lot better about the job thing," just say "Good, I'm glad."  Then ask what Dylan is doing for Thanksgiving or otherwise keep the conversation moving, and don't bring up the old job.[/quote]

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