Supporting Co-workers

At my workplace, the staff award ceremony was today, which celebrates outstanding staff as well as people who have worked here for ten through fifty years.

A woman in our office was recognized for fifteen years of service, and I went to the ceremony to support her. The room was filled with honorees' friends, family, and fellow staff.

I was overwhelmed by the number of people who had more than ten years of service, particularly those who have worked thirty years. (I feel impressive for ten months.) The list of names seemed unending, and yet the amount of support and applause given to each awardee was equal.

When the man who has worked here for fifty years was recognized, he received a standing ovation.

It was nice to see so much support for co-workers and fellow staff members, even though our work does not directly relate and we may never formally meet.

Support in any capacity is always a great act of kindness.