A call from the past

A call from the past brought some memories today.

An unknown mobile phone was calling me. The same number called me yesterday, but only today was it possible to answer.

I heard a voice who told me they were calling from the office I used to work in, many years ago.

They asked me about a case that maybe I knew about, because back then I was responsible for a whole lot. I did not hesitate at all. I thought it over and after a while, I found a solution and advised them what to do.

I remembered my feelings when I left that job. It was one of the toughest professional decisions I had to take.

I learned a lot there. I would dare to say that the business owner was something like a 'mentor' for me. I admired his passion, his vision, the way he handled situations and I still remember his motto.

He used to say one thing..

"If you don't know where you are going, you will never get there" (or something similar, but you get the point)

He is considered one of the most successful businessmen in the city and when I left, I got immediately called by his competitors for an interview. They wanted to know what he was up to, and offered me a high salary to hire them.

Guess what.

I did not accept those offers.

There are a few things that I still remember from the time when I was working there

We should never cry over spilled milk.

This means that if something has already happened, we should not worry about it and destroy our energy. We should think of ways to fix it.

They may know where you've been. But they sure don't know where you are going.

Our actions can be viewed by the public, by everyone. And everyone can find out where we were, what we 've done. But no one, no one can know what we are up to. Our plans, goals, and vision are our most important assets.

What about you?
Would you help a past employer if you were given the chance?
What lessons did you learn in your past job(s?)

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