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

stand on the pavement and help passersby carry their groceries do that. Dont waste my time and money.
But sir
Save it. Wear that stupid cheerful smile on your face again and get out of my store!
Another lost opportunity Jacob thought as he stood outside the shop and lit a cigarette. Why cant I manage to stick to one job? Why cant I seem to make something out of my life? Maybe my father was right. I am a horrib
Hi Jacob! I was hoping Id see you here!
Jacob nodded with an empty smile putting out his cigarette. It was the old woman Stacy from earlier.
I brought you a fresh batch of cakes from the apples you helped me salvage this morning.
Jacob was moved by Stacys kind gesture.
Go on inside. Theres plenty for you and all your colleagues.
Jacobs face grew grim again.
Whats the matter? Stacy was concerned.
I just got fired. The store owner sent me away for being 10 minutes late. I told him why I was late but it didnt seem to matter.
What? Arnold fired you?
Jacob was surprised to hear his bosss name out of the womans mouth.
You know my boss?
We need more kindness in this world stand up for it when you can.
Of course I do! He can be a real pain sometimes with his anger always at the tip of his nose. But this is not done! Stacy switched from sounding like a sweet caring old lady to a fierce teacher.
Arnold? Arnold! Stacy created a scene with her shrill voice and quick steps. Jacob tried to stay as far behind as he could.
Aunt Stacy hi! How can I help you today? Arnold was surprised to see her for the second time that day.
Oh dont give me that! Stacy blurted impatiently.
Did you fire this young man for being late today? Stacy pointed at Jacob who was trying not to look directly at his former boss.
I dont understand. How do you
He told me he was helping an old woman on the street didnt he? Well guess who that woman was Arnold? Me!
The store employees had stopped their work midway and the customers were invested too.
Ive been warning Cindy that her boy was getting out of hand. First you dont call her for two weeks straight saying youre always busy you forget your mothers 70th birthday and now this? Is this what youre busy doing Arnie? Bossing people around and firing them for