Man Helps Poor Lady & Gets Fired for Being Late, Gets Job Back after She Storms into Boss’s Office — Story of the Day

Jacob lost his first stable job in a while just because he chose to help an older woman that morning. He didnt expect the sweet helpless old woman to have a whole other side that would end up getting him his job back.
If you had to survive the avalanche of struggles of your life without getting bitter about them you had to think like Jacob.

Jacob lived alone in a tiny apartment which he always left in half a mess. Thats because he figured that it was going to get messy again the following day anyway.
Jacob had two shirts both had a button missing and the fabric around the collar was a brown that not even the best detergent could whiten.
But it didnt matter because every place he worked had provided a uniform of its own.
He liked to think of himself as a bit of a renaissance man in the past year alone he had worked as a plumber a parking lot attendant a ticket taker a shampooer and nobody knew this a backup dancer in a music video.
Since last month Jacob had finally found a steady job in town. He worked as an attendant at the oldest grocery store in the neighborhood. He was excited to add another uniform to his backpack and he really liked the look of this one too.
He was unusually chirpy that morning. He was proud of himself for making his bed and leaving his room cleaner than usual. He had rehearsed the perfect conversation starter with Rita the cashier and he had timed his morning to arrive at the store 5 minutes before his shift.
Finally a good day! Jacob said out loud nodding his head to strangers who passed him by.
An older woman smiled back with equal enthusiasm which added to Jacobs happiness.
But a second after they crossed paths Jacob heard a thud followed by a frustrated voice.
Now isnt this just wonderful! 2 for a paper bag that cant even hold groceries for a 10minute distance.
Jacob turned around and it was the same woman who had smiled at him a few seconds ago. Only this time she was mumbling under her breath trying to chase the apples and potatoes rolling along the pavement while struggling to hold a broken bag full of groceries.
Move it along lady! a stranger shoved the old woman aside and sped forward.
Well isnt that a lovely attitude to live with? Jacob