- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Am I becoming a soft touch in old age? You decide. (UPDATE)
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:51 pm
I posted this Tuesday and several asked for an update if available. Today my friend called and informed me that this young lady was waiting for him when he arrived at his office Wednesday morning. When she gave him his business card, with my note, he went ahead with an interview and was quite impressed. He sent her for a drug test for that day then scheduled her for their aptitude exam/test this morning which she easily passed.
Her first day of employment with his company is Monday. She is being hired in as a production assistant trainee at $12.80 an hour. After a 90 training period she will receive a 10% bump in pay, become eligible for full company benefits including company paid medical coverage for her and her two daughters.
The reason I am reposting this, despite some of the crude remarks that some made, is to show that sometimes God may put you in position to help. Embrace that situation rather than run from that chance to help.
Original Post
Today at the grocery store I was waiting in line when a black woman in her early 30' in line behind me, noticed my LSU sweatshirt. She asked if I was from LA and I told her I was raised just south of the LSU campus off Starring Lane. She told me she was raised in New Roads (where I have fond memories fishing at False River) but she later moved to N.O. with her husband when she became pregnant and got married. She said that shortly after moving her husband became involved in the drug trade and quit his job. She was already pregnant with her second child at that time. Then Katrina came and they had to move and came to the Atlanta area. She told me that they received some kind of check from the Government or insurance company 10 months later for several thousand dollars. When her husband got his hands on the check he cashed it in and went back to N.O. and deserted his family.
Her 2 girls were with her in line and both spoke ever so politely to me while waiting, unlike other children their age around here. As the cashier was ringing me up I happened to notice that almost every one of her food items on the belt had been reduced as they were about to go out of date such as meat and produce. That got my attention. I finished paying and walked a short distance away and watched. She paid cash and by the appearance of it, it was all she could afford. I followed behind her to her car, an early 90's Chevy. That's when I caved.
I approached her and told that I had been observing her when in line and wanted to know more about her situation not knowing how she would react to an old white guy being nosy. She took a deep breath and told me the rest of her story. She had lost her job because the company she had worked for went bankrupt three months earlier. She was on unemployment but had refused food stamps because she didn't feel it was right. She had gotten some help from her church but it was far short of what they needed.
I reached into my wallet and took out all the cash I had on me...$247.00...and asked her to take it. At first she refused but after seeing I was serious gave in. I also gave her one of my best friends business card and told her to call him for a job, which I'm sure he will offer her. It was another 10 minutes before we parted, after exchanging numbers and hugs from all three of them. The only thing she could offer me was a free home cooked Louisiana meal once she starts back to work and can afford the crawfish.
This is not normal behavior for me (ex-Marine and all) but something clicked inside of me. I'm just wondering if others on this board can relate?
Her first day of employment with his company is Monday. She is being hired in as a production assistant trainee at $12.80 an hour. After a 90 training period she will receive a 10% bump in pay, become eligible for full company benefits including company paid medical coverage for her and her two daughters.
The reason I am reposting this, despite some of the crude remarks that some made, is to show that sometimes God may put you in position to help. Embrace that situation rather than run from that chance to help.
Original Post
Today at the grocery store I was waiting in line when a black woman in her early 30' in line behind me, noticed my LSU sweatshirt. She asked if I was from LA and I told her I was raised just south of the LSU campus off Starring Lane. She told me she was raised in New Roads (where I have fond memories fishing at False River) but she later moved to N.O. with her husband when she became pregnant and got married. She said that shortly after moving her husband became involved in the drug trade and quit his job. She was already pregnant with her second child at that time. Then Katrina came and they had to move and came to the Atlanta area. She told me that they received some kind of check from the Government or insurance company 10 months later for several thousand dollars. When her husband got his hands on the check he cashed it in and went back to N.O. and deserted his family.
Her 2 girls were with her in line and both spoke ever so politely to me while waiting, unlike other children their age around here. As the cashier was ringing me up I happened to notice that almost every one of her food items on the belt had been reduced as they were about to go out of date such as meat and produce. That got my attention. I finished paying and walked a short distance away and watched. She paid cash and by the appearance of it, it was all she could afford. I followed behind her to her car, an early 90's Chevy. That's when I caved.
I approached her and told that I had been observing her when in line and wanted to know more about her situation not knowing how she would react to an old white guy being nosy. She took a deep breath and told me the rest of her story. She had lost her job because the company she had worked for went bankrupt three months earlier. She was on unemployment but had refused food stamps because she didn't feel it was right. She had gotten some help from her church but it was far short of what they needed.
I reached into my wallet and took out all the cash I had on me...$247.00...and asked her to take it. At first she refused but after seeing I was serious gave in. I also gave her one of my best friends business card and told her to call him for a job, which I'm sure he will offer her. It was another 10 minutes before we parted, after exchanging numbers and hugs from all three of them. The only thing she could offer me was a free home cooked Louisiana meal once she starts back to work and can afford the crawfish.
This is not normal behavior for me (ex-Marine and all) but something clicked inside of me. I'm just wondering if others on this board can relate?
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:53 pm to TigerMikeAtl
Man you're in your head too much. Relax
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:54 pm to TigerMikeAtl
I thought you weren't supposed to brag about these acts of kindness
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:55 pm to TigerMikeAtl
So far so good. Update us at 90 days please. You may reduce my cynicism a bit.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:55 pm to upgrayedd
At this point it's not bragging. I'd like to see how it plays out.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:56 pm to upgrayedd
Is it bragging if he provides an update that may have been requested? He's not really spiking the football
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:56 pm to TigerMikeAtl
You are such a great person but also a hard arse because you're a Marine. Thank you for your service. God bless your soul
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:57 pm to TigerMikeAtl
Say ber, lemme holla at you one time. Real talk. You think she suck yo dick? Get dat urine test fada itch anda aids den go ta town, brah. Skilly skilly bipbap aight. Hahaaaaaaa
This post was edited on 1/27/17 at 8:03 pm
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:57 pm to Jake88
I guess you want a prize? Get over yourself nerd.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 7:59 pm to TigerMikeAtl
That's great of you. Nothing wrong with helping a fellow human in need.
Only issue I have is you seeking validation for it on here.
Only issue I have is you seeking validation for it on here.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:00 pm to TigerMikeAtl
quote:
he went ahead with an interview and was quite impressed. He sent her for a drug test for that day then scheduled her
god i was praying she would hit positive for coke and bud. wouldve been a beautiful, Tanden-esque turn of events
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:02 pm to TigerMikeAtl
I think you are full of shite. Dumb arse story. Are you high?
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:02 pm to Breesus
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:05 pm to TigerMikeAtl
quote:
despite some of the crude remarks
There's evil and punk bitches everywhere.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:06 pm to USMCTiger03
And idiots seeking validation too.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:06 pm to TigerMikeAtl
OP I wish her the best, but I've come to realize that most people get where they are out of effor or lack there of. A lower percentage than what you think gets lucky or unlucky in careers. The odds are against her she lasts, but hopefully for your sake she breaks the odds.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:09 pm to TigerMikeAtl
Is she gonna frick ya or not ?
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:09 pm to TigerMikeAtl
Just read the update. Awesome story, I hope it works out for her and her kids.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News