You must understand that self esteem is our identity and our self image. My friend told me a story about someone fresh they employed.
Valentine: We hired a fresh graduate. I had no doubt she'd do well, but it was a risk.
She had everything to succeed. But we were just growing, and we needed people with experience.
"I'd have loved to hire you, but the position requires someone with more experience," I told her.
She said, "I just graduated and I have good years ahead of me. I may not have the experience, but I have the potential to grow."
She continued, "Moreover if as a sole breadwinner of my family, i could sponsor myself through the university, I can succeed anywhere. I may not have corporate world experience, but I am hungry."
Her words struck me hard. I could feel the emotions. I had never hired out of emotions, but I couldn't let go of this.
She stood up and said, Thank you, Sir. Wished me success.
She was about to leave when I asked her to sit back and tell me more about what she has learned.
I told her to start next month.
We trained her and gave her the necessary exposure and opportunity.
To my partner surprise, she became our best worker over the years closing deals and retaining our clients.
Years later she left to start her own company. She was forever grateful to me. So am I.
What if we support instead of rejecting. No one started with years of experience. We all need a chance.
Be human first.
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