I've been chatting on Facebook with a former co-worker that is struggling to locate permanent work. The last time she worked full-time was over 3 years ago, and she's been struggling.
Fortunately one of the departments in IT at my employer has added additional positions, and I told her to apply online and to send me her resume so I can get it to the supervisor. Hopefully things will work out and she can get on and get her life back on track.
She is a hard-working single mom raising a teenage son by herself, and has been successful (according to her) in keeping her son going down the good path. So whatever I can do to help her out in getting this position I will do my best.
Now lots of times I have done similar things with people I have known. Some have worked out well and it's nice to know I made a positive difference and got them back on their path. Most others, however, have only screwed me over and wound up digging themselves a deeper hole. At that point I decide to part ways and let them flounder in their misery. Fair? Maybe not, but I refuse to put myself in a potential harmful outcome for someone who refuses to wise up and change their nefarious ways.
Trust is often a tricky thing to utilize, and it often depends on the character of the person whom you are extending it to. I am fortunate in being able to mostly keep on the positive side and have known people that I am ready to extend that to.
No comments:
Post a Comment