It was two weeks before Christmas and my heart was full of joy and gratitude(感激). I had been employed at my new job for two months and I 1 it. One day, I walked through the door of the tall golden building 2. Then a friend of mine took me to a corner. "People are being laid off!" she whispered. "Oh, I'm sure you'll be 3, though. They just hired(雇用) you."
At 10:28 a.m., Henry, the hiring manager, called me to his office. He handed me some 4 to sign and then tried to explain that the order came from head office. I 5 as he explained. "I really appreciate that you hired me two months ago. I love this job. Thank you so much," I said. Relieved, Henry rubbed his tired face and said, "The one thing I did not 6 to hear today was thank you."
That night, as I pulled my 7 out of my purse, I noticed I had a voicemail. I listened to the message and could not 8 what I was hearing. Emma, the hiring manager of a different company, said that I was highly recommended(推荐) by my 9 manager. She said they had a(n) 10 that was perfect for me. Finally, she added, "Henry asked me to convey a(n) 11 to you: Anyone who can be so 12 as she is leaving a job should have a chance to find another job!"
I had always 13 "thank you" as little gifts that I give to others to brighten their day, gifts that are never returned. 14, the day I was hired to a new job just 15 after being laid off, I knew that my gift of gratitude returned to me.
