Jim and I met in college and both of us became fast friends.
Unlike all the other kids joining weird cliques, we kept to ourselves and were always off on some adventure.
We had a passion for hiking and exploring new places, however this went on even after graduation. Every opportunity we got, we’d fly to a new area to 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 opportunity to join a Heating and A/C school and switched jobs to a Heating and A/C worker. 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 great job in an Heating and A/C company in the city, but one morning, I was just lazing around in the house when Jim called me. He said the Heating and A/C company he worked for had 2 vacancies and one was suited for me. They were looking for a new company employer with our skills and experience. Though I had never worked for a Heating and A/C corporation, I had to take the opportunity since this was a well-paying position. I went for an interview and Jim put in a great word for me with his boss. Eventually, I was called back and offered the job. Jim and I were so excited since we would be really working together. We even began planning another trip since we now had income to support our adventures.