Story 9:
I held the door for an older guy at the office lobby, even though I was late. He dropped his notebook, I helped pick it up. Got to the interview 7 minutes late, flustered.
Interviewer walked in, it was the same guy. He smiled and said, “You’re the first person to help me all day.” I thought I’d blown it, but he hired me. Said the role needed “someone who pays attention without being told.”
It was 14 years ago. I’m still at that job and I still see him.
