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I was thinking that same thing! When you told me you were getting your friends to cover you I thought Maybe , just maybe they will do get hired and they would let you know who go!We are lucky to have work we enjoy.

I think you and I have been on the same wavelength since we met lol! My friend and I are really hoping that's what happens. She would be so grateful to have one full-time job instead of working three at minimum wage, plus all the crazy hours, never seeing her husband (she works days; he works nights), and shuttling her kids around to school and whatever else. I honestly don't know how she does it, but if this is the job she wants and likes, I think she deserves it because she did a phenomenal job in the few hours she was here for training! Keep your fingers crossed for us. I think if a person is good at a job and loves it, then they absolutely deserve it!

Thank you for the compliment, my friend! You're a great example of taking the time to appreciate people as well. You're right - it's really great to be appreciated for a job well done. I love my job, but I don't always show it. I believe I'm in the right profession, so I have no reason not to do a good job. It's sad when people get bogged down and let life get the best of them. One of my good friends has been working at Wendy's fast food for several months now. She and her husband work very, very hard to provide for their three kids. She absolutely hates working there, but it is one of at least three part-time jobs she has taken on to help make ends meet. She won't quit one because all her three jobs create a semi-full-time work schedule for her (even though her pay is at minimum wage, sadly). She'll do what it takes to support her family, but it's sad that she doesn't have a job she enjoys. I know she's a great worker, so I've been trying to help her. When I'm gone (out sick, on vacation, or whatever), we need extra help. For my upcoming time off, I'll need someone to cover for me. She came in last Friday so I could train her, so she's going to be able to cover for me and make some extra money. She absolutely loves my type of job. I think she could definitely take over someone's job here who doesn't appreciate it (or even need it) as much as she does and would. (I'm not mentioning any names or specifics, but there's at least one person who she'd be a great replacement for...lol!) Anyway, it's great to have a job you love. It's also great to enjoy your profession and be told you're doing a good job now and then. I was sure to tell my friend what a great job she did during our training that she wants to come back and work for me again...I'll take that as a good thing!

I really do believe someone's life can be saved from their own hand by someone saying or doing something nice to them. Even a smile in passing is healing.

Rose, I couldn't agree with you more. I've heard more than one instance of this happening...one kind word or gentle touch healing a person's aching heart. People don't always show what they're feeling, so you never know what an individual could be battling. Sometimes the battle within is way worse than anything they physically experienced at the time. I just hurt for people who are hurting inside, but I know on a personal level, there's much more I could do to reach out to these people as well.

Thanks for the best response. I hope to see you around more often, although I know you are busy.

It's sad that those qualities are so rare nowadays, but for those who want to get ahead and make the best of their professions (this gentleman I referred to in particular), it makes it easier for people with these excellent qualities to stand out more. That's really kind of you to write the note to your pastoral staff. Things like that go a long way. I don't think I've ever written a "Thank You" note to my church, generally speak. They do a lot too. I've written one here and there to people within the church (friends, mostly), but never anything like what you described. I'm really glad you mentioned what you did because I need to be more grateful to them. My church also does a lot for people. They have their own radio station as well. Usually I can make it to hear the speaker on Sunday mornings, but it's nice to know I can listen on the radio or on the website. My husband attend what they call the "Beast Feast" this past Saturday night - it's like a wild game dinner where all men attend, and they can try all sorts of different animal's meat. It's pretty cool, and they bring in a special speaker. The speaker was also there this past Sunday, but my husband said I would've really liked the message from Saturday. We found out from the IT guy that the message will be online this week. I hope so, because I'm excited to hear it! That might warrant a "Thank You" email from me as well! Thanks for being such a great example. I need to do more of this!

You are welcome and very much deserve BR. I've been trying to check in on myLot here and there. Ideally, I'd love to be on here every day, but of course, that doesn't always happen. It's nice to see you around now and then too! If I have a somewhat "normal" day at work, I get to jump on for a bit during lunch. That doesn't always happen, but I have a new laptop at home that I absolutely love using, so myLot is a great way to get on there and do some "work" at night. lol

Hi, Bounce! Thanks for sharing about your van. That was really great of your coworkers...wait, it looks like subordinates according to Bing lol!...to offer to fix your van. That was a really nice gesture. Aside from whatever positions you hold at work in relation to each other, I think it was very kind of them (regardless of whether or not there were ulterior motives haha). I would certainly hope not. That's great you only had to buy the parts. Transmission sure are expensive, aren't they? That's no fun putting money into parts and labor on cars. It's the labor that's so pricey too. I'm glad these guys cut you some slack and helped out. There are still people out there willing to go the extra mile and make someone's day brighter. I'm thankful for that! Thanks for your response!!

Could be?! But it could also be fear! As we fired one person at the end of the month.

Rose, thanks for the compliment. You are so kind! I didn't post this discussion to brag about what a good employee I am, but I thought my myLot friends should know not to lose hope; there are still kind people out there who go out of their way to do something nice for someone, even if it's just a kind word. It makes a huge difference, something we may never completely know. I think this man's kindness spoke huge to me that I need to be doing the same. I knew what it felt like to have such a special thing said of me. Why not do the same for others? Thanks for your response!

I know you've been through a lot lately, so your positive attitude is that much more encouraging to me! You're exactly right - it's hardly ever easy to share a smile with someone when you're having a bad day. When I'm not in the right mood, I just feel like being alone and not seeing another person, much less smiling at them and wishing them a good day. However, I'm always glad when I make the extra effort to be kind. It does make a difference and helps pull me out of my sour mood! By the way, I noticed your new avatar...is that Leonardo? Beautiful cat! Thanks so much for your kind words.

I know you did not mean to brag about yourself or toot your own horn. Did not see that in the discussion you posted at all. You did get your point across very nicely, so do not worry about it. It is nice to hear such stories of people being kind and generous, and certainly it inspires me to be a better person and try to make things a little brighter around me. Often it can be difficult! lol. Thank you for creating this discussion. I'm hoping that more people will realize how important one kind act may be for someone. One never knows what someone is going through that day, and even just a little smile or a compliment can change someone's outlook. It is good to be reminded of this periodically.

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your response! You know, I don't think people are always rude and mean on purpose a lot of the time, but like you said, sometimes we just don't think about going out of our way to be kind to others. We just go on with our lives not doing anything differently. I think we can be a little too passive...not doing anything horrible and not doing anything great. That's why I was encouraged by this gentleman stepping out of the "norm" and letting me know he was thankful. I thought it was very kind! I'm sorry you had to work fast food! My husband was in food service last year and for the past three years before that. He hated it, and I hated it for him! But I've never had to work in the food business, thank goodness! I kind of get what you mean, though. When you're in the fast food business, people are constantly coming through the store, and they want their food yesterday! They're all in a hurry, and each person has a different personality and way of handling things. I'm so glad that person made it a point to brighten your day. I guess that helps me look at things differently too. It's easy to blame someone for not getting your food out quicker or hotter or whatever, but they might not be the person to blame! And people have bad days...they don't deserve to have things taken out on them. I love when people are more understanding. I think we all should be. But if nothing else, we could all be a little less mean and judgmental of each other lol. If we weren't nice, but we were less mean, then I think that would be a little bit better, don't you think? haha Well, I'm glad you could share your thoughts here. Thanks for posting and have a great day!

Thank you! I don't know if I deserved it or not, but I can say that it felt good to be appreciated, and I think we all need that pat on the back every once in a while.

Defnitely!

Hey there! You know, it's really funny you mentioned that because I had another guy at a completely different time and different day tell me I had a nice "phone voice." (This took place after the event I described in this discussion.) I just had to chuckle to myself. I don't know if what they're saying is true, but it's nice to hear it, and it totally makes my day every time! Thanks for your response!!