When I stay out of town or I can tell in a second if the water I’m showering in or drinking is hard. Hard water feels different (icky) and tastes different (ucky). When the quality of your water is soft, the soap you use in your bathtub, shower, sink, washing machine, dishwasher, and on your skin is incredibly efficient. Your body, dishes, clothes become much cleaner than if hard water were used.
And the taste is so much more crisp, clear and clean and drinkable!
In my mind, soft water is essential
In the past, I’ve blogged about my dad and his career at Culligan Soft Water. Yes, I grew up around soft water, so that may be why I love it so much. And yes, I realize there are benefits of hard water as well (like watering houseplants!). That’s beyond the scope of this blog! However, within the scope of this writing is the fact that….
I am fascinated by the work people do!
I invite you to read a nice short story about Emmett Culligan’s day once long ago when he was not at work. Sounds like something I would find myself doing (striking up a conversation with a worker…and then getting fascinated about his work….and losing track of what I was doing to begin with!). The maintenance worker came up with a brilliant idea that accomplished the three goals employers look for when hiring:
A person who can help to make money
In this situation, the worker clearly was a valuable team member to keep the hospital filled with patients.
A person who can help to save money
The worker’s idea saved on supplies, in this example, the use of soap to wash hospital linens.
A person who can help solve problems
The worker’s idea prevented scaling in the boilers by removing the hardness from the water.
This holds true to this this day. Employers look to hire a person who can help them either make money, save money, and/or solve problems. And Mr. Culligan ended up doing just that!. By hiring many people who helped him in each of these areas, which lead to a successful business. On one day in the 1950’s that included hiring my dad! Here’s a funny blog about how to use the office water cooler (according to cats.)
Want to tell a potential employer how you can do these things? Here’s another blog post on interviewing skills! I loved to share stories about success at work! Leave me a comment with one of yours! Or call me at 515-778-0634 and let’s talk!
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My professional rehabilitation counseling practice is focused on helping people participate in the world around them, particularly in their own world of work.
