Man Helps Poor Lady & Gets Fired for Being Late, Gets Job Back after She Storms into Boss’s Office — Story of the Day

spoke loudly enough for the stranger to listen.
I have just the thing to help you maam he told the woman and pulled out two folded cloth bags from his backpack.
Voila! Now please stand back and let all that anger go while I pack these groceries up for you.
The woman was heartened by the strange mans kindness and amused by his buoyant mood.
Thank you so much for helping this oldie out Mr
Oh just call me Jacob. And youre more than welcome. What I did for you is actually what I do for a living these days. I work at the Freshmart store.
Ah you do? Sorry but I stand by my opinion of their paper bags. Too flimsy!
I couldnt agree more maam.
Oh please call me Stacy.
The conversation continued so smoothly that before they knew it Stacy and Jacob had walked all the way to her house. Jacob had volunteered to carry the groceries for her without her even asking.
This is incredibly sweet of you Jacob. Come in let me make you a coffee.
Oh no maam thank you. Im already late for work. Ill see you around!
Jacob ran as fast as he could but the blisters from his wornout shoes held him back.
When he finally arrived at the store huffing and puffing an angry store owner was waiting with rolledup sleeves.
What time does your shift start? The mans voice was even grumpier than his face.
12 noon sir.
And what is the time now? The store owner had raised his voice.
1210 p m. sir.
So what does that say about you? The boss was beginning to enjoy this quizzing format.
That Imlate?
That you are UNPROFESSIONAL! the man yelled balling his fists.
With all due respect sir. I might be many things but not
The store owner wasnt going to allow himself to be argued with. Not in front of a packed store. You! Get out! Youre fired! I dont want lazy people like you working at my store.
The calmness on Jacobs face disappeared. He knew he couldnt afford to lose this job.
No sir please. I actually left my home earlier than usual this morning. But there was an old lady who needed help on the way. She was carrying a heavy bag of groceries and the handle of the bag snapped throwing all her things into the pavement. I just
Oh so kindness is the excuse of your choice is it? Very original! That changes nothing. If you want to