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If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as a Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, ‘Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.’
When I moved to Calgary in 1990, I accepted a housekeeping job at a hospital.
I was so embarrassed by this job, when people asked what I did, I said I was an environmental engineer, which is what they called my position, and then quickly changed the subject before they could ask what that was.
I hated working there, so I cut corners and consistently scored low when my employer did surprise quality control checks.
But I started to feel guilty. So I decided to be grateful that I had a job, many did not, and I cleaned each room as if the next patient was Jesus.
A funny thing happened.
I began to take pride in my work.
I did little extras for patients.
I consistently scored 100% when my employer did surprise quality control checks.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Minuscule Moments said:
Im starting at the bottom of retail as a fill associate Diana and Im just happy to have employment, there is always room to move up a level if we work hard. But because I did not work for so long and I need a job that works around my children’s lives I feel very grateful and do the best job I can. They have already noticed my customer service skills and have put me in different positions through out the department store. A jobs a job.
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dianasschwenk said:
Well done Kath. I love your attitude! ❤
Diana xo
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Jean said:
I was a part-time and summer cashier @ K-mart for nearly 8 yrs. I actually enjoyed dealing with the customers and often amazed by what they bought.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, love hearing that Jean! I very much enjoyed the patients at the hospital. ♡
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
No job is diminished when offered for the glory of God.
Amen, Diana!
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
A beautiful thought Alan! ♡
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
Fortunately I was taught this lesson years ago as well. Every job needs done. Thank you to everyone doing them.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes! ♡
Diana xo
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David Kanigan said:
Yes!
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dianasschwenk said:
Smiling. ♡
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
All jobs are important and when we accept that and do our best at whatever the job is things will be good and we will or at least we should feel good about ourselves
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dianasschwenk said:
I so agree Jo-Anne! ♡
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Great quote and message Diana. It would make such a difference if we all held this attitude. 🌿
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dianasschwenk said:
I think so too Karen. We can’t all have our dream job, but we can be authentically ourselves in any job. ❤
Diana xo
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tric said:
My son is working for the Summer in a fast food outlet. The lessons he learns there he can never be taught at college next year.
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dianasschwenk said:
True dat Tric! ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
Same job. Same person. Different attitude. Thank you for the excellent reminder, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Russ! ❤
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
There’s value in all work and every job. We learn from each job. I waited tables and cleaned houses in high school. Everyone should experience different sorts of work.
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dianasschwenk said:
I think so too. Thanks Lisa! ♡
Diana xo
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