What is one thing someone has done for you, or that you have done for someone, that you will never forget?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

My former boss helped me escape a toxic, unhappy work environment, and potentially saved me from being fired.

Before my current job, I worked in the physical therapy department here as a program coordinator. Loved my job, the environment, coworkers... it seemed like the type of job I'd retire from.

Until my boss warned me the director over the department, I'll call her "A," was unhappy with my performance. Even though everyone else, including the patients, loved my work and dedication.

Long story short, the manager warned me that after I returned from my vacation, A was going to have a "talk" with me. A talk that she had no input in. While she was not allowed to tell me the details, my manager encouraged me to, "look at other job options." I asked her how long had to "look for other jobs."

She said one month.

I took that as a blaring red flag and spent my week of vacation job hunting.

... I got a job offer a few days later.

Same hospital, but I'd be in another department, new (and better) management, and to an extent, a promotion as well considered my position!

When I came back from my vacation, I gave them my two weeks notice. My manager, now friend, was sad but very proud of me. And confirmed that I definitely did the right thing.

As for A, the director? She was completely indifferent to me leaving. I'm not sure what meeting she had in store for me, but I beat her to the punch!

But I definitely owe the manager: she knew what was coming and gave me the push to escape a bad situation.
I still speak to several of the employees in that department, including the girl that replaced me? Everyone's miserable, some people have quit, and even the manager is unhappy.

petitedollbabee · Accepted Answer

When I was visiting a friend down south when I was 17, I went with him to watch him get a tattoo, and I stepped outside the shop to have a smoke and saw an older lady having a mental breakdown in her car. I knocked on her window and asked if she wanted someone to talk to or a hug. She invited me to sit with her and she told me about how her ex has taken her kids off of her and that I was the same age as her oldest, and that her ex husband had brainwashed her kids. After having a lengthy chat and giving her a few hugs and reassuring her that when her kids are older they’ll see how awful their dad is, she cried and thanked me. She said she was planning to hurt herself because she didn’t know how to cope and she felt like a failure of a mother. I recommended some suicide hotlines to her, gave her another hug before getting out of her car. She smiled and waved before driving off. I hope she’s okay to this day and got her kids back in her life. I think of her every now and then.

Kreneman · Accepted Answer

One my Bestfriends from college came through when I needed help the most. I was called to be in my first major Hollywood film which is called "The Dark Knight Rises" and they were filming it in Pittsburgh, PA. I was going to give up because I had no way of the to Pittsburgh because I live in Florida. My Male Bestfriend that lives currently in Georgia, drove 6hrs from his home and pick me up in Florida in then took me to Pittsburgh. Both of us were in the movie and we were famous over night. That moment in my life, I will never forget, we are brothers for life, and I will always have his back.

Slingblade1126 · Accepted Answer

When I was in college, like most students I was broke. Well, one day I happened to scrape forty dollars together to get some food and other essentials. When I was checking out, a jolly old fella behind me told the cashier to put it on his tab. I kept thanking him and asked why, why would you do that for me? I still remember his words, "Because I feel blessed today. I'm not rich but today I feel very blessed and want someone else to feel that feeling. All I ask, is when you are able, do the same for someone else". I've done it a few times since that day.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

A girl gave me $5.00 when I needed money for bus tickets and she was an ethnic person too. I think that was nice of her and I believe the average person is kind and caring.

DaveJord · Answer

I have had mentors in my professional life that gave me opportunities, and I have definitely done that for other people along the way.

BlueScorpio · Answer

My parents, they always been there for me.

Anonymous · Answer

i was just 18 and spent 5 days on a cruising sailboat with 18 other strangers on my way to see my brother and was going to stay with him. his household worked in a hospital and became close contacts so i couldn't stay with them.

one of the old guys on the trip let me stay with him took me sight seeing everything refused to let me pay anything, on the condition that i would do it for somebody else one day.

fast forward a year later i looked after a 13 year old for a few days as she wasn't coping at home as she was recently raped i was the first man she would even talk to or make eye contact with since. i was 19

Sparkie460 · Answer

I worked for an electrician years ago. One day when my coworker and I was on our way to a job I got a call saying my dad passed away. My coworker called the boss and told him. He drove an hour to come get me and bring me back so I can be with my mom. He told me to take as much time as I needed. He paid me for my regular 60 hours a week for 2 months.

rachel776 · Answer

i was in the right place at the right time one day and a music director gave me a job i wouldn't even be considered for at least for another 10 years, not due to my ability but competition and having to pay your dues and wait your turn and all that. he said you want it? and i said sure and it's the best job i've ever had

dustybiker · Answer

The people who stick by you when going through a heavily dark time. They are often the opposite people you assume would. It’s eye opening.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

There are a bunch, but the first thing that came to mind was the time i helped a blind man find hot dog buns that were on special at a supermarket. Ell oh ell! It was kind of surreal. I was really expecting someone to jump out with a camera and interview me for “WWYD?”.

Anonymous · Answer

I once gave up my bonus at my old job (boss was a scumbag) so he would give a severance to a close friend of mine who got hired there. My friend was absolutely struggling and I know he needed the money much worse than I did at the time.

zeitgeist057 · Answer

What is one thing someone has done for you, or that you have done for someone, that you will never forget?

Honestly, I thought I would never forget, it was so epic and memorable and really hit me to the core in the moment. But I actually did forget. I only remember I thought I would remember, like those important dreams but then you wake up and they slip away.

EmmaMary · Answer

My amazing incredible husband in giving us the two most precious children imaginable.

jshm2 · Answer

Many things and many people. But one thing did save my life, and that was a homeless guy I used to "drop change" to over many months. He warned me a gang rival was in the area. It wasn't me he was looking to kill, but he was out to kill, and he got taken down before he could.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

My high school teacher let me retake an exam that I didn't pass which would've not allowed me to graduate with my class. Also, a family paid for a breakfast I was having with another soldier buddy of mine.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

My dad teaching me how to drive. He is a very laid back person and it was great quality time. We would go to a road where they would build new industry in the future, so the roads were empty except for us and maybe one or two other Dads and Drivers

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

There was once an instance where a girl seemed to be into me. We had contact via ig but her parents weren't keen on her talking to me so they forced her to delete her profile. She used a friends account to continue texting me

Never expected anyone to be that excited to talk to me.

Sour-rose · Answer

Granddad giving me his car because my last one died and it was never coming back. <3

Dinklex3 · Answer

My coworkers leaving work to dig me out the snow. My coworkers cooking my favorite foods for my going away. My coworkers giving me hugs and words of love, encouragement, and appreciation.

Babygirl_S · Answer

I will never forget what my parents have done for me.

Heolurt · Answer

After my last attempt a cop fished me out and took me to the hospital psych ward where I was given a psychiatrist despite trying to get one for years prior and only ever being put on a wait list.

DancingQueen16 · Answer

It was in June and me and my friends were graduating high school and my now boyfriend Alex gave a necklace and I'll never forget that

Nominal · Answer

I can remember Everything. Just give a reason. Give a motivation, for example something to discuss about, so i can use as a picture. But i mean, im not thinkk g about shit every day, i dont think about the past at all. Just not me.

Anonymous · Answer

An ex if mine who is a lesbian after a bad break up with my girlfriend let me f*ck her with her girlfriend in the room.

1User12345 · Answer

when God showed me he can read your thoughts and produce them before your very eyes

lovevengeance · Answer

Totally my lifetime crush getting stolen when I have the chance to confess to him.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Saving my friend from killing herself

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

My Best friend "Mark".

dreamstar72 · Answer

Blood

In_Trance · Answer

given their time

Anonymous · Answer

Hugs 🤗

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