Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Judging a book by its cover

One of my subordinates requested on having his friend hired. I don't mind referrals but when he mentioned that the friend had already served prison term for illegal firearm possession my hesitation grew with every minute of the conversation. No matter how hard I tried to put him off, persuasion got the better of me. I gave in and agreed to give him a shot!

I was surprised at myself. I always believed in giving people second chances and here I was as reluctant as I could ever be. I was concerned about my employees. Would they feel safe? Would they be able to work with a person with a criminal background? The thoughts lingered within me and just could not savor the thought of me conspiring on not wanting to give someone a second chance in life!

Well, it has been three months now that he has been at work and I sure am glad on giving him this opportunity to better himself. He’s appreciated every day at work and has constantly worked on making the best of the chance I decided to give him. I sure would have regretted not having him working for me!

He was just at the wrong place at the wrong time!

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