A ray of humanity

In my email inbox this morning was a meeting invitation from a Charlotte-based manager:

David - I understand from Rick K that you may be looking for other opportunities in the bank. I met you briefly in CA during the knowledge channel broadcast - we talked about Cal Poly. Let's chat a little bit, if you are interested. Thanks.

I of course accepted her meeting invite for tomorrow. Regardless of what happens, I was touched by the humanity of her gesture. Here's someone I've only met once in my life, very casually, on the other side of the country from where she works. Although I'm sure she's as busy as everyone else, she was willing to reach out and chat about possibilities.

That's something I have not seen much amongst the management corps of my present area. There has been little or no response to my e-mail inquiries about opportunities. "Everyone is so busy", I'm told; but still, how hard would it be to at least hit the "Reply" button? Even if you have no openings, it would be a nice courtesy to acknowledge someone in need.

So this was a ray of sunshine today. I hope I can respond in kind when it's my turn to help someone - no matter how busy I may be.


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