Thursday, January 6, 2011

By the way...

I found this as I quickly glanced through the online version of the Free Press this AM.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/breakingnews/flurry-of-job-prospects-for-homeless-us-man-with-smooth-radio-voice-whos-become-online-star-112931039.html

A couple things struck me as I watched this story. 
      First, I hope that those who are thrusting this guy into a career will give him enough space to catch his breath.  The guy needs to be eased into a new life.  If they give him too much of a load too soon, the stress could overwhelm his ability to deal with it in positive ways.
     Second, his employers should give him enough grace to mess up more than just a few times.  He won't be able to go from street life to 9 - 5 overnight.  He's going to miss jobs.  He's going to come late.  He'll have habits that will make his colleagues look at him funny.  He'll take his one step back every once in a while.
      Third, being famous isn't always a good thing.  Fame has a way of messing people up, and I really don't want this guy to get messed up. 


I'm happy that the guy is getting a chance - I like stories of redemption.  I don't want him to be in worse shape a year from now.

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