Before dawn, a police patrol found a young man walking on a lonesome road. The police approached him and asked where he was going at this hour. The young man said,
“I’m on my way to work now.”
The young man who lived in Alabama was Walter Carr. Newly hired at a moving company, he had to go to the client’s house by eight in the morning. But, his car, the only means of transportation, recently broke down. The destination was 32 kilometers away from his home, which took seven to eight hours on foot. Not wanting to ruin his first day of the job, he left home around midnight and was walking on a dim road, relying on a smartphone map.
Hearing what was going on, the police officer bought him a hamburger and drove him to a safe place. Thanks to it, he arrived at the client’s house earlier than the appointed time and could start working before the other employees came. Knowing the story, the boss said, “I am proud and happy to have such an employee. I’m very touched and impressed,” and willingly gave the young man his own car.
Although it was a tough day, he valued his promise to his client and his company, and could step off on the right foot of his career with great success.