Day 077

Dear dreamer,

Your work is your seed

I got a job offer. That's what happened. 
I think we are all familiar with the popular quote that whatsoever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. It's probably one of the most important value system to adopt. In every sphere of life, we find ourselves sometimes at the most unexpected of places, of jobs, what we make of it usually travels farther than we expect. 

I have had the opportunity to work at various places and I do all of them whether comfortable or not to the best of my ability. I believe that doing my best at it is what matters. I even did those that I did not necessarily possess the skill set required, learning as much as I could. I did all my duties because it was what I was supposed to do for myself (so I thought). I never realised how much of it people were watching. I was noticed by my co workers, even my bosses that did not exactly work with me. The managers in the offices noticed and only when I was leaving did I realise how much seed I had planted for myself- ones that were growing beautifully after I left. 

More unexpectedly, they never forgot about my prior presence. The seed continued to grow. Usually, when I am leaving where I worked, I receive gifts and kind words which I never take seriously. I was simply doing my job that I was hired to do, maybe a little more but nothing special that could not e done by any other person. Besides, people can be pretentious so I am not inclined to believe them. 

Today, one of my previous bosses recommended for a position. Quite surprisingly, he was ready to listen to my conditions. I am not that smart nor talented . My work was my seed. It can grow to be a beautiful attractive plant or one that turns rancid and defile the environment. It's up to you to sew good seeds. Do your best and be honest. You stand to lose nothing. 


                       ~ A Penniless Dreamer

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