I PAID FOR A HOMELESS MAN’S GROCERIES — THE NEXT DAY, HE WELCOMED ME AS A CEO AT MY JOB INTERVIEW

As a broke recent graduate, I was down to my last $50, struggling with student loans and an empty fridge. Jobless for months, I entered a grocery store soaked from rain, planning to buy essentials. At checkout, I saw a man in a hoodie nervously counting coins. Without thinking, I paid for his items—bread, soup, and milk—leaving me with nothing. He thanked me and left.

The next morning, I had a job interview. In the boardroom, I was stunned to see the same man, now clean-shaven in a suit. Marcus Weller, CEO of Weller Dynamics, revealed he’d been testing me. My kindness in the store, despite my own struggles, showed the character he valued. I got the job.

Weeks later, Marcus shared his story: once homeless, he now hired based on heart, not just credentials. A year later, I’d paid off my loans and was mentoring others. One day, I noticed a young woman quietly pay for a stranger’s lunch. Smiling, I approached her, knowing her small act of kindness might change her life, too.