So hopefully I can paint a vivid picture for you. I work in a 6 story building. I am on the 6th floor and I sit at a very large desk that is out in the lobby. Therefore when you get off the elevator and you turn your head left or right (depends on which elevator you get off) you will definitely see me. I see and hear everyone and everything. I love it because ever since I started working there I have met so many interesting and amazing people who pass by me every day. I think I know more people than some who have been working at Compass Group for several years. It’s really been very helpful for me. Anyways, I love watching people. No not in a stalker type manner. In a I have learned and grown into who I am in someway just by watching people type manner…
There is this older gentleman who comes every Friday. I call him Refrigerator Guy (because I am not sure what his name is) and he cleans the refrigerators. Every time he steps off the elevator our usual exchange is how are you? I always respond “I’m good, thank you!” He responds “I’m vertical.” To me a response like that can have so many meanings and is so interesting. To me a response like that has wisdom behind it…
There is another older gentleman who works on printers. He always comes by and brings the assistant to the CEO of the company Pralines or something tasty. He offers me one as well and I listen every time when he ask if Gay (the assistant) is in the office even though I already know the answer to his question. Through his actions I learn routine, predictability, warmth, comfort, happiness, and I smile every time he comes.
There is a lady who is blind and Compass hired her despite her disability. This may sound weird but I could watch her all day and learn so much just from watching her. When I see her I do watch her and I see someone who could teach me so much about life.
People are so interesting (this goes for me as well) but when I sit back and observe I learn so much. It’s just amazing!
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