“67th story”
First published: Nov.29.2018
456 Words
In the town square, many labourers were waiting. Men of different ages hope to be hired for construction or garden work.
It didn’t matter what the job was, as long as they could work for the day.
If lucky, they would continue working for weeks at the same place. Labours always gathered at the town square, as early as five in the morning.
Alee, Hames, and Jamel were three friends among the desperate labourers. They were honest, kind, caring, and very hard-working young men, who had no choice but to find work this way to pay the bills.
The daily salary for a regular worker was 50 coins in those days.
That was good enough to pay the rent and buy food for their families if they could work at least six days a week.
One morning felt very slow, just a few men were offered work, and the rest of the labourers were left behind. Usually, if they were not picked up by six or seven in the morning, the chance of finding a job on that day was low.
It was now eight in the morning when the three young men saw a truck coming. Many men were still waiting in hopes of working for the day.
The truck owner said: “I need a few workers but I can only pay 30 coins for each.”
Everyone shouted: “We are not stupid to work for 30 coins.”
Alee jumped up and said: “We three are willing, we work hard. We don’t mind getting 30 coins, at least we have a job for today.”
The truck owner said: “Wonderful, all of you three jump on the back of the truck.”
Alee, Hames, and Jamel jumped onto the back of the truck with a big smile on their faces, 30 coins were definitely better than nothing.
The truck driver drove a distance until they arrived at a big house under construction.
They jumped out of the truck and waited for the driver to tell them what to do.
The truck driver shook their hands one by one, asked their names and said: “I am an engineer and the owner of this property, I am a builder. I needed someone to work for me for a long time, so I had to know who was more committed. That’s why I announced the 30 coins wages. But I will pay 50 coins every day and if you do a good job, you can always work for me and you won’t have to go to the town square anymore hoping for a job.”
Those three friends worked for the engineer for years became experts in their work, and grew to higher levels in their profession.
I really loved reading this story. Commitment and hard work are two important ingredient for success and positive attitude of those three workers helped them.
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Thank you dear so much for reading and sharing your great comment.<3
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Good morning
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Wow….. Y keep me on suspense 🤦🏽 was actually enjoying d story 😭
Lol…..its a good one dear. Thanks for sharing ✌🏾
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Thanks so much dear, it means a lot for leaving your comment.<3
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My pleasure dear. I enjoyed it
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I’m glad darling.<3
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Wow, it’s an amazing story. 💖
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Thank you dear for reading and commenting.<3
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WOW! Smart guys. Very clever indeed. Great writing. Great story!
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Thanks darling so much, kind of you to leave a comment.<3
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You’re welcome
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So glad that sometimes the good guys win. Heartwarming story.
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I know, LOL. Thanks so much dear for leaving comment.<3
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Dear Laleh thanks for sharing this beautiful story, I loved the way the three workers had their permanent job.
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Love you.<3
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Wonderful story!! A great lesson to it!
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Appreciate your kindness dear for leaving a comment.<3
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You are welcome. Have a great day!
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You too.<3
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Fantastic book. Thanks💗
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Thank you dear Annae for reading and commenting.<3
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You too💗💗💗
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Anne<3
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😁😘
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:-)<3
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What a wonderful story! Thank you.
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Thanks dear for passing by and leaving a great foot print.<3
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Peace.
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I loved this story so much! x
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You are so kind darling, appreciate your comment.<3
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Wonderful! 😊
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Thank you dear for reading and commenting.<3
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My pleasure! Thank you for yet another great story!
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You are very kind my dear friend.<3
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So are you, Laleh ❤️
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Beautiful stories with perfect moral shared!! Often people fail to understand these basic and important points in life
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Thanks for sharing your great point of view dear.<3
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Lovely story..if you are earnest you will earn well…
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Thanks Sunith dear for reading and commenting.<3
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I just ordered your book. I should receive it soon. The Barnes and Noble by me did not carry it in stock, so I had to order it.
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Thanks so much darling, appreciate it. Can’t wait to read your review.❤️
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I am looking forward to reading it. I thought I had ordered a couple of weeks ago when I went in, but apparently Barnes & Noble never ordered it. But i have a confirmation receipt now, so it is on it’s way.
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You are a sweetheart.<3
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Thank you. You are too, as well as being a hero.
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LOL, 🤗😘❤️
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Lovely story, Laleh! Satisfying!
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Thanks Maria sweetheart.<3
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You’re so welcome!
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That was a touching story. Thank you.
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Thanks dear for reading and commenting.<3
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Hi Laleh. Hard work usually (but not always) pays off. Have a great rest of the week.
Neil S.
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90% doesn’t, I agree. Good thing that there are fictions, LOL. Thanks dear so much for commenting.<3
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Thank you.<3
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Namaste Laleh, how are you 🙂
A clever little story – as is your signature style – reminding me of the phrase, ‘pride before a fall.’
Hoping life is treating you well to leave you with a smile.
Namaste 🙂
DN
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You are always so kind my dear Dewin, glad to hear from you.<3
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Thank you Laleh 🙂 You know me, I always enjoy a good story and have perhaps missed-out on several you’ve written whilst I’ve been busy elsewhere. I hope not to miss-out on many more.
Keep writing! Take care.
Namaste 🙂
DN
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You’re awesome.❤️
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As are we all ❤
Namaste 🙂
DN
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Wow what an inspiring story. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks sweetheart ❤️
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You are so welcome
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Those three definitely didn’t let pride getting into their way.
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Thanks so much Cornellia azizam for reading and commenting.<3
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Love reading your stories Laleh!❤️💜
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You are so kind Crissy, always love to see your comments.<3
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Have a wonderful evening beautiful lady🍃
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You too my dear.<3
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Good things come in small packages 🙂
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Great thought dear. Thank you.<3
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An uplifting story
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Thanks Derrick for your visit.<3
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Beautiful story; I loved it
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Thank you dear.<3
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Another inspirational story Laleh, you do them so well!
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Thanks for your encouragement dear kate, means a lot.<3
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ah you have talent Laleh, how is the book sales going? I think that part must be very hard …
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Thanks dear, I really have no idea because my publisher sends report once a year.<3
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oh that’s tricky … so they are really responsible for the selling process?
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Yes, true. ❤️
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that is a relief I somehow thought the authors must have to do the sales pitch themselves …
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Of course the authors activity is very important.<3
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yes I understand you need to do interviews and signings, etc … good luck!
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Thanks so much sweetheart. Have a great weekend.❤️
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and you 🙂
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
IT’S TOUGH–IT REALLY IS!
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Thanks Jonathan dear.<3
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It’s never about the money, but the heart. God is looking for heart to bless, but few are willing to be grateful, for the little!
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And the world need many of those grateful people. Thanks Warren dear for commenting and reading my posts.<3
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Always a pleasure! Blessings!
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Great story!
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Thanks so much, you’re comments means a lot.❤️
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Wonderful labourers.
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Hard work pays off.<3
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You are right,dear!!
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Nicely told Laleh, and who wouldn’t applaud the employer and the young men? I guess this method of hiring still continues in many places? It was common at one time in the Western world before the safety net of social benefits.
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Thanks Roy dear so much for reading and sharing your great comment.<3
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Climbing Over Grit – WOW!!! It was a very powerful read. I can’t believe all the things your mother endured, and yet still came out positive and loving. i just recommended it to someone else this morning. Thank yo for sharing such a powerful story of courage and triumph.
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You are amazing my dear. I will share your review. Appreciate it.<3
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Sorry for all the typos. My little helper (my cat Nicodemus) was sitting in my lap. Your story is amazing. Whenever people are feeling sorry for themselves, I think they should read your book.
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Awww, you are very kind my dear. My cat’s name is Sheeba,LOL
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I bet she is well loved. 🙂
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She takes it out of us, LOL. ❤
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Ours do too, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. 🙂
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They’re just a joy of our lives, honestly having pets is such a precious part of life.<3
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Yep. They give so much love and joy.
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It took me two years to get established in a full-time job, so I can totally identify with the plight of the workers.
minor edit: It should be labourer, not labours
many [labourers] were waiting.
[Labourers] always gathered there as early as five in the morning.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/labourer
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Thanks so much dear Christopher. Happy holidays.❤️
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The engineer was very clever indeed. I loved this story, Laleh. Hard work and dedication pays off. Loved the message!
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Appreciate your kindness dear, means a lot.❤️
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Always a pleasure 🙂
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You are a fabulous writer..thanks for sharing.
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You’re awesome.❤️
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I enjoyed this story. Such a good lesson for all of us. 😊
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Thanks Lisa dear.❤️
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PS: I just ordered your book, I look forward to reading it.
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Awww, can’t wait to read your review. Message me when you’re done.❤️❤️❤️
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Ok, I will!! 😊
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Good morning mem
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Hello dear.🌷
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A great story about motivation, hard work and the rewards that can come.
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Appreciate your kindness dear.🌺
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Nice story!
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Thanks so much dear.🌷
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A very enjoyable read!♥️
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Thanks so much sweetheart.😍❤️
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Have a great weekend ahead!
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You too.🌷
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