Have you ever had a moment where you felt

[starrieskies]

really, I mean REALLY, fortunate to work with the people you work with?  I just had one of those.

A little backstory...  Every summer, we host a one day charity event; rummage sale, silent auction, and raffle. All of the proceeds are then donated  to a local child with cancer.  Its a blast to do, but a lot of work, and it's been a struggle to get our field employees excited about it in years past, so it always ends up being the owners and office staff (me) working the event. 

One of the employees just called to tell me that not only is he willing the help with the advertising and organizing on his time off, he also wants to work a day and donate his entire day's wages to the girl we're sponsoring this year!  He's a younger guy, about 24, and with most of our employees  living paycheck to paycheck I can't imagine that would be an easy thing for him to do. 

I'm blown away and had to share.

[captainmel]

Wow. I love hearing things like this. There are so many shitty people in the world and even just one good one can do so much.

[starrieskies]

It's more surprising to me because this particular employee is habitually difficult. It's a display of generosity that I didn't expect from him.

[elenetxu]

Yes. I've been having a really bad year and my bosses have been extremely supportive. I ugly cried on Monday in front of my boss because I forgot about a class. He sat me down and calmed me down, but I still feel embarrassed and guilty.

[starrieskies]

I'm sorry it's been so hard for you elenetxu. I'm glad you have supportive people to lean on though. Sometimes that makes all the difference.

[elenetxu]

Thanks

I'm glad you have such an amazing coworker! It's so nice to see that sort of good from people you might not have expected.