The 54th Deadline: Generosity

Do you know that show “Undercover Boss?” Yeah, it is the totally staged show about high-ranking executives going undercover at their businesses. The formula is predictable, but I still like the show for what it is. In particular, my favorite moments are near the end where the boss “rewards” their loyal employees.
 
 Job promotions. Money. Vacations. And so forth.

The bosses usually base the rewards on A) how much a given employee has contributed to the company and B) if their “sob story” is compelling enough to warrant something more elaborate.

Regardless of how fake the show is at times, I like the idea of someone being generous for the sake of generosity. I have had a particular “fantasy” of sorts that I will someday be able to reward those who have stuck with me for so long. It comes off as outlandish, perhaps a bit nonsensical, but I would like to give back when I finally can. Undercover Boss style to boot!

It would bring me so much joy to offer something back in turn if only to balance out the universe. In my eyes, it’s the right thing to do.

A Personal Debt
 But at this point in my life, I cannot do so. Heck, I can barely take care of myself on certain days. I feel like I am a work in progress. There are lots of big dreams to realize down the road.

But no matter how disheartened I feel, I want to give back to those who have helped me and more. I barely kept my head above those metaphorical waters when I was drowning in despair. Those who came into my life to keep me afloat just enough to get through it all deserve way more in time.

I want to pay them all back. Someday.

“Hope is my catalyst.” — Nhan Fiction