Stories of Kindness from Around the World

Underappreciated Workers


--by Novice50, posted Apr 29, 2016
I live in a city where the waste collection is handled by private companies. They send huge automated trucks to pick up waste, recycling, and yard clippings. The driver of the recycling truck frequently goes out of his way to move my can to the street when I haven't put it out. This week I left a thank you card with a gift card for lunch on me taped to the trash can. I wonder how often these workers get appreciated? Felt good to pass it on just a little to someone who has been so kind to me.
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Virginia wrote: I've not done it for trash collectors but over the years i've left goodies for the mail carrier. They've always appreciated it. Good for you for doing something special.
dtmendez wrote: Great idea. I've given cans of cold soda but i like your idea.
bhawtankar wrote: Very nice. Thats a very good idea for kindness! Thanks for sharing.
Sandra wrote: I never would have thought to do that! Thank you
For the idea!
Sunny wrote: Thank you so mu h. I will do the same.
splain wrote: So nice of you to think of him. Well now he does feel appreciated.
ashagauri wrote: Thats really nice of you. Love this act.
melnotes wrote: Thank you for your kind and thoughtful gesture :)
Mish wrote: Well done by you, Novice. Our gratitude can mean so much to someone.
mindyjourney wrote: A great way to thank such a hardworking and thoughtful service :)))). Makes me smile to think of the kindness he found taped to his otherwise ordinary day! Thank you!!!

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