What happens if you love your job?
You will impact someone else’s life most unexpectedly.
Short story -
I used to teach music in public schools as an external vendor. Typically, after class, I would join my colleagues for lunch at our usual spot and then move on to the next school.
On this particular day, a student stopped me as I was about to leave and wanted to know more about how he could enter the music industry after graduating. I stayed behind, drew him a mind map, and listed all available options.
Almost ten years later, the magical moment happened. I performed with my band at our usual weekly night spot that night. Soon, it was time for us to take our breaks, and I headed outside of the vicinity and chilled in my usual spot.
Then, I noticed a guy sitting beside me.
“Teacher, do you remember me?”
I stared at him blank-spaced but needed to remember where we had met.
After a few minutes, my jaw dropped, and I was lost for words.
This student of mine was the sound engineer of the night, making sure our band sounded its best.
I was feeling incredibly proud, touched and stunned at the same time.
He made it into the music industry.
Why did I choose to stay behind in class?
I became a teacher because I was constantly being looked down upon and ridiculed at a young age. No one believed I could turn my guitar passion into a full-time career. With a hand on my heart, I swore to be good at what I do and teach and make sure my students never go through what I went through. In short, my purpose was to help my students achieve success musically.
I love my job.
Loving what I do allows me to go the extra mile to help someone in need. I prioritize purpose over everything else.
Loving what I do allows me to stay behind in class and help my students without worrying about being paid for the extra hours.
Sometimes I wonder.
If I had ignored his call for help and left that day, would he become who he is today?
If you love what you do, pass it on to others.
You will never know who you will impact most unexpectedly.
Thanks for reading!
