“I applied for a job but never heard from them after I sent my resume.” Sandra explained to the store manager that she was looking for a summer job, so she came to the supermarket.
Sandra’s mother raised her alone and did her best for her.
The family did not have sufficient resources to provide for their 14-year-old daughter’s future needs, especially when she wanted to study medicine.
Sandra decided to send her resume to many companies in the hope of landing many jobs.
Her mother often forbade Sandra from working during the school year so that she could devote her full attention to school and the few extracurricular activities she was allowed to participate in.
Yet Sandra was adamant and submitted several nominations. This supermarket, however, was the largest of the bunch.
It was in a safe area of Cincinnati, not too far from her home, and her mother wouldn’t be too worried if she found out.
“Please accept my apologies, young man. Asked about the hiring, Principal Cleaver shook her head.
For your good, I am ready for anything. I am flexible and able to accept any job, even ones no one else wants.
And I’m surprisingly tough. I may be short, but I can lift boxes with the best of them. Sandra remarked enthusiastically,
“When my mother does the grocery shopping for the food of the month, we take them in one trip to our apartment. »
When Sandra said she was trying to save money for medical school, the principal showed a sign of understanding.
In this case, “You know what? The manager asked if it was possible to start working immediately.
Sandra’s enthusiastic nod almost hurt her neck. In the back, Ms. Cleaver outfitted her with a vest and a broom.
Since there was a lot of dirt and leaves outside, that was his first task. Sandra complied without any complaints.
Cleaver then gave him the more onerous task of cleaning the bathrooms used by customers and employees.
However, the teenager swore she would not complain and remained silent.
Sandra eventually started getting stuck with all the grunt work that no one else wanted to do.
Others even took the opportunity to ask for his help when they didn’t really need it.
No matter how difficult the effort, Sandra was ready to help.
It was refreshing to see a young person his age appreciate honesty and hard work in a culture when so many young people want to be internet celebrities.
While Sandra wasn’t looking, Mrs. Cleaver had already spoken with her superiors, who had told their bosses, who had told the store owner, who had chosen to contact Sandra.
” Hello? Sandra picked up her phone when it rang. Since she was on a lunch break, she could leave work earlier.
“Are you Sandra, who works at the market? asked a male voice.
The guy introduced himself as Ronald and claimed ownership of the shop, but Sandra didn’t take him at his word.
” You are quite right. The owner of this business (part of a larger chain) called me. She let out a small, ironic, mocking laugh.
“You have to convince yourself of that, madam. The fact that you were brought to my attention by Mrs.
Cleaver and his superiors are very important to me, and you already know what I value most in the world
” I am not sure. ask questions about “the positives”.
“Well, that’s true too. However, people who work as hard as you are the only ones who can bring you success.
Nowadays teenagers are not interested in manual labor and I understand that you want to study medicine.
Accordingly, I encourage you to submit an application for the scholarship offered by my organization.
You are only 14 and I know that normally we only accept seniors. However, “this is the type of award you receive for hard work,” he said.
‘Wait, are you kidding me? What gives you the name Mr. Callahan, if that is your name? What about the “millionaire?” »
A: “Yes, I mentioned it before, my daughter. And thereupon he hung up promising to send you
scholarship application information shortly and wishing you good luck.
Shock radiated from Sandra’s face. She approached Mrs. Cleaver for verification, and Mrs. Cleaver nodded.
