At A Glance
- Owner Chef (OC) enjoyed a strong reputation, built over decades of cooking and successfully running a chain of restaurants.
Some time ago, a group of non-showbiz diners decided to have dinner at a posh restaurant. They convinced themselves that eating there would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The menu prices were well above their usual budget, but they were already seated, and leaving would have been embarrassing. So they stayed, soaking in the ambiance as they waited for their food.
The restaurant was well known for its exclusivity and excellent cuisine. The Owner Chef (OC) enjoyed a strong reputation, built over decades of cooking and successfully running a chain of restaurants. She was also known for her warmth and friendly nature. Despite her stature and accomplishments, OC remained down-to-earth and genuinely reached out to people.
As the diners were enjoying their meal, OC stepped out, as she usually did, to check on her guests. The group remained composed, not wanting to draw attention to themselves. When OC approached their table, her eyes reflected a sense of familiarity rooted in years past. She recognized a familiar face and introduced herself, even though she was already well known. The diner (TD) smiled back, and soon they were reconnecting, recalling events from long ago. OC thanked TD for her thoughtfulness, including the prayers she had offered.
When the diners finished their meal and asked for the bill, the waiter informed them that it was on the house. OC had treated them to dinner. Though she eventually left, memories of her kindness remained in the hearts of ordinary people and old friends alike.
‘A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.’ – John Ruskin
Where are you?
Resignations are nothing new. Whether in small or large companies, employees eventually reach a point where they choose to leave—or are asked to submit their resignation. Being fired, however, is rarely the graceful exit employees hope for.
When the Hotshot Personality (HP) was quietly going about his work, he did not anticipate the attention that would come his way. He was simply being himself, and any recognition he received felt incidental. After all, in a workplace filled with good-looking and competent professionals, it was unexpected that HP would suddenly be singled out.
Just as HP began to amass a following, reports surfaced that he had disappeared from his workplace. In truth, his departure had happened some time ago, but few noticed, as the organization was too busy attending to its clients. Once word finally spread, however, speculation quickly filled the grapevine. Had HP received a better offer? In their line of work, after all, moving to another company is not as easy as changing shirts. Was he planning to migrate, as some of his colleagues had done?
No clear answers emerged, as HP chose to remain silent. Unfortunately, a rumor soon surfaced on social media. A co-worker allegedly accused him of violating her personal space. Given the serious nature of such allegations in their workplace, it was rumored that management asked HP to resign. To date, HP has neither denied the claim nor offered a public statement, and his former management has also remained silent—perhaps in an effort to protect both HP and the co-worker involved.
Whether HP will step forward to defend his name or quietly allow the rumor to fade remains to be seen.
‘The two impulses cannot be separated. The desire to have a life and the desire to disappear from it. The world is unlivable and yet we live in it every day.’ ― Laura van den Berg
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