Jim and I met in college and we became fast friends.
- Unlike all the other kids joining different cliques, we kept to ourselves and were always off on some adventure.
We had a passion for hiking and exploring new places. This went on even after graduation. Every chance we got, we’d fly to a new area and explore the hiking routes. However, when the pandemic hit, life took a turn for the worst. The companies we worked for tanked and we had to find new ways to earn a living. To my surprise, JIm took that chance to join a HVAC school and switched careers to a HVAC technician. I always knew he was unhappy as an accountant, but I wasn’t sure he’d take the chance. But, I kept cheering him on and he managed to land a good job in an HVAC corporation in the city. One morning, I was just lazing around in the house when Jim called me. He said the HVAC business he worked for had 2 vacancies and one was suited for me. They were looking for a new business manager with my skills and experience. Though I had never worked for a HVAC corporation, I had to take the chance since this was a well-paying position. I went for an interview and Jim put in a good word for me with his boss. Eventually, I was called back and offered the job. Jim and I were so happy since we would be working together. We even began planning another trip since we now had income to support our adventures.