So much talk about jobs, mostly the lack of them and how to create more. On the other side of the coin there is a lot of chatter about people who don't like their jobs– try googling I hate my job and see all the entries. Ok, google I love my job, and there are pages of entries there also, but somehow it's just normal, that we mostly hear about the folks that are unhappy.
Well, today I've got a happy story about our 45 minute layover in the Charlotte, NC airport. Last week I travelled with my husband on our annual get away to a conference he attends each year. It's a chance for us to spend time together, go to a city that we have never visited and meet up with the friends we have made over the years attending these conferences. It's almost like the movie, "Same Time Next Year" with Alan Alda and Allen Burstyn, without the adulteress love affair. Instead it's a friendship affair and we only have a chance to see these folks once a year and we look forward to catching up with them.
On our way to Chattanooga, we had a very brief layover in Charlotte–just enough time to "hit" the restrooms and grab a Starbucks. You're probably thinking the Starbucks was the highlight….but believe it or not it was the rest room. Everyone who entered was greeted with a jovial and sincere Welcome to Charlotte! Talk about inspiration! You could tell Nellie really loved her job. She made me smile for those few minutes I was in the restroom and at one point Nellie yelled out, "Who's gotta go? I've got plenty of vacancies." I had noticed before entering my stall there were jars stuffed with dollar bills on the counter, and you can bet before I exited, I reached in my purse for some cash. That kind of enthusiasm deserved a little bonus. Once I was outside I stood back and watched the reactions of the people leaving. Most were smiling and whispering to each other. I over heard one person say, she is sure turning that job into fun. On our way home, I was actually looking for Nellie again…I was trying to find that same restroom and here it is the next week and I can't help but think about Nellie, her positive energy and enthusiasm. What a bright spot she is for all who are lucky enough to find themselves in her bathroom!
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