31/01/2019
A young man applied for a managerial position in a big company. He passed the initial interview, and now would meet the director for the final interview. The director discovered from his CV that his academic achievements were excellent.
He asked, Did you obtain any scholarships in school...? the youth answered "NO"
Who paid for your school fees?
" Parents ", he replied
Where did they work?
"They work as clothes cleaners”
The director asked the youth to show his hands. He showed a pair of smooth and perfect hands.
"Have you ever helped your parents wash clothes ?"
"Never, my parents always wanted me to study and read more books. Besides, my parents can wash clothes faster.
The director said, I have a request, when you go home today, go and clean your parents’ hands, and then see me tomorrow morning. The youth felt dejected. When he went back home, he asked his parents to let him clean their hands. His parents felt happy but with mixed feelings, they showed their hands.
He cleaned their hands slowly. Tears fell as he did that. Some bruises were so painful that they winced when he touched. It was the first time he realized that the bruises in their hands were the price his parents had to pay for his education and future.
After cleaning their hands, he quietly washed all the remaining clothes for them. That night, parents and son talked for a very long time. Next morning, he went to the director's office. The Director asked: Can you tell me what you have done and learned yesterday in your house?
By helping my parents, only now do I realize how difficult and tough it is to get something done on your own and I have come to appreciate the importance and value of helping one’s family.
The director said, “This is what I am looking for in a manager. I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others to get things done, and a person who would not put money as his only goal in life.”
“You are hired"