SushiX Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 After a few months of job hunting and about 20 interviews, I finally got a job and I think it was partially because I helped someone. I was on my way to an interview and just exited the freeway when I saw a guy on the safe lane during rush hour, pushing his car to a nearby gas station. There was a lot of traffic and nobody helped him and I figured I had some time, so I parked my car in the safe lane, ran up to the guy and helped him pushed his car to the gas station. The push was about half a block and it was actually tiring, but I felt good afterwards. Turns out he ran outta gas. He thanked me and off I went. Arrived at the interview 10 minutes late, met the hiring manager and apologized for being late, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled and proceeded with the interview. I figured we're already off on the wrong foot because being late on a job interview isn't a good first impression at all. However, I think I did fairly well in the interview. But what sealed the deal was when he said I know why you were late. I saw you pushing a car when I was sitting in traffic. Any person like that can work for me any time. When can you start? I said ASAP. And he said okay... I'll see you Monday, Oct 15. True story and it happened today. 14 Link to post Share on other sites
tigressA Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 That's awesome! Congrats on the new job! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SmileFace Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 That is awesome. No good task goes unseen :-) Congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
Almond_Joy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 After a few months of job hunting and about 20 interviews, I finally got a job and I think it was partially because I helped someone. I was on my way to an interview and just exited the freeway when I saw a guy on the safe lane during rush hour, pushing his car to a nearby gas station. There was a lot of traffic and nobody helped him and I figured I had some time, so I parked my car in the safe lane, ran up to the guy and helped him pushed his car to the gas station. The push was about half a block and it was actually tiring, but I felt good afterwards. Turns out he ran outta gas. He thanked me and off I went. Arrived at the interview 10 minutes late, met the hiring manager and apologized for being late, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled and proceeded with the interview. I figured we're already off on the wrong foot because being late on a job interview isn't a good first impression at all. However, I think I did fairly well in the interview. But what sealed the deal was when he said I know why you were late. I saw you pushing a car when I was sitting in traffic. Any person like that can work for me any time. When can you start? I said ASAP. And he said okay... I'll see you Monday, Oct 15. True story and it happened today. That's the most awesome employment story I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing and kudos to you! Just goes to show kindness reaps great benefits sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
The Straightener Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Congratulations! This is also the best thing I've read all week. Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaii50 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Awesome reality! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gunny376 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thanks for sharing~ MADE MY DAY! Nice to know that there are still some good people (and I think there really are more good ones than the bad ones) in the world. Link to post Share on other sites
IcedEarth Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow, awesome! I mean what are the odds?! Link to post Share on other sites
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