Ryan Bray, a kind-hearted individual, always tries to help those in need. One Sunday, on his way home from work, he encountered a panhandler begging for change on the street. This sight was not uncommon in his neighborhood. Feeling compelled to make a bigger difference in the man’s life, Bray approached him with an offer.
Instead of simply giving spare change, Bray proposed giving the man a chance to work for his family business with a wage of $15 per hour. However, to his surprise, the beggar scoffed at the idea, rejecting the proposal outright. He failed to see why he should work when he could make more money by begging.
As Bray considered offering a higher wage, the man’s reaction became hostile. It seemed that Bray’s proposition challenged his complacency and threatened his view of a life where money came without effort. Offended by the beggar’s response, Bray decided to take matters into his own hands.
Returning home, Bray quickly made a sign of his own. He then went back to the same street corner where he publicly condemned the panhandler for his laziness and lack of ambition. Although Bray is generally kind-hearted, he felt compelled to make the beggar understand the consequences of his choices.
