Most of us have heard the phrase, “I’m running a business, not a charity.” When we think of business owners, we tend to think of them as folks mainly concerned about making a profit. And while they do provide people with jobs, most folks believe that if business owners could run their company without them, they probably would. In this day and age, we’ve grown cynical when it comes to those with the power to hire and fire. We tend to think of many business owners as greedy people who look for every opportunity to exploit their employees and customers. However, this fictional story illustrates that not all business owners are like that. This heartwarming story shows that kindness and compassion can still be found, even in the business world.
A Boss with a Heart of Gold
The story revolves around a man who recently started working as the General Manager for one of his boss’s small stores. On a particularly challenging day, he stepped outside to make an important call to his wife. They were both stressed because they had no savings after moving from Alaska to California. To make matters worse, their payday was still a few days away, and their 6-month-old daughter needed formula. Little did he know, his boss was outside with him, quietly overhearing the conversation.
An Unexpected Act of Kindness
Later that day, the boss approached the man and asked to borrow the truck he was driving for a delivery, as his own was unavailable. The man explained that he didn’t have enough gas to spare. Without saying much, the boss assured him that he would fill up the tank for him. When the truck was returned, there were five large containers of baby formula on the back seat, a full tank of gas, and $500 on the center console. The boss told him to consider it a hiring bonus and reassured him that if it wasn’t enough, he would take care of it. He even extended this offer as long as the man worked for him.
A Touching Gesture from a Privately-Owned Company
This was the man’s first time working for a small privately-owned company, and he was absolutely floored by the boss’s kindness. It completely shattered any preconceived notions he had about business owners. This story reminds us that not all business owners are solely focused on profit and exploitation. There are still those who genuinely care about the well-being of their employees and go above and beyond to help them in times of need. It serves as a heartwarming reminder that compassion and generosity can thrive even in the business world.
