Stories of Kindness from Around the World

The First Earning Of My Life


--by SammySunshine, posted Nov 29, 2007

I'm doing a work-experience internship at a hairdressing salon, and I noticed the other day that an old woman who had came in to get her hair permed, was sitting at the back of the shop and was looking rather sad.

So, naturally, I went over there and struck up a conversation with her. It turns out that she had just came out of hospital after weeks of treatment because she had a bad heart; to make matters worse, her daughter had recently given birth to a premature baby.

I sat and listened to her the whole time she was there, comforted her and just gave her words of advice and my philosophies. When she was finally ready to leave, she said,'You've made my day, duck. It's people like you I'll never forget.'

She tipped me one pound.

And that was the first money that I had earned in my life.

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Readers Comments

inspiringstories wrote: You're a good listener, Sammy. Sometimes it's what people want - someone to listen to them - even when they know we can do nothing about with their problem...but just the mere thought of having someone to whom they can unload their feelings is enough for them.

thanks for sharing! cheers! keep up the good work.
pacots wrote: You made her day just by listening,you are a great person. God Bless You.
AURELIA wrote: Sounds to me like you are in the perfect business. You will be so good to lend a listening ear and show such kindness in your words. Have fun a the salon. ~Aurelia
tfash wrote: it takes courage for you to step up to someone that you know is sad not knowing his or her kind of person.You must be a brave person.i adore your courage
wayfarer wrote: Awww, Sammy! What a brilliant way to earn your first pound. Always remember that. It's a story to tell your grandkids!
lOVEBUG wrote: To be a listener is to be used by God, you have been blessed.
alfred wrote: i will send later
alfred wrote: i will send later
anwahs wrote: My family and I are so proud of you. What a wonderful caring thing to do. Keep it up.
BigRedClown wrote: that's nice :0) well done!

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