I just started a new job about two weeks ago. Entirely new field, as I was a bartender/manager for the majority of my adult life. I didn’t know a thing about RV’s, but I’m a fast learner and dedicated.

Anyway, I’ve always made it a point to work hard and do the extra things without needing to be asked. Multiple coworkers have mentioned how much they appreciate it. Even the boss shows me how to do things other people don’t know (like refilling the pond ha) because he trusts me.

This past weekend we’ve had an event and there’s a lot to be done. I’ve taken both bosses vehicles to the store with the company card and a list multiple times. I’m the one refilling generators and water etc. There’s an older guy (they’re all older to me at 33 besides the other new guy) named Sam (fake name) that usually does everything and he’s been really appreciative. He comes off as grumpy, but he’s a great guy.

My motorcycle wouldn’t start the first day of the show because my battery was no good, and one of the coworkers came and picked me up, then Sam drove me home (out of his way) and had me bring a jump box with me. It fired up right away, but I was needing to bring that jump box with me to and from work all weekend. It’s a pain in the @$$ to have to take your entire seat off every time and get the jumper cables to clamp just right on the tiny battery.

On Saturday night after an 11 hour day he texted me to ask exactly what year, make, and model my bike was. The next morning he texted me to see if I could help him before opening and obviously I said of course. I grabbed the things from his truck and he asked if I grabbed everything. I was confused and told him yeah, because the smaller tote was already out. He asked again if I was sure. Maybe 45 minutes later I had just walked back with a customer to bring to my partner and he mentioned I should grab the sunscreen and the other box right next to it from his truck.

I opened his truck and found a brand new battery waiting for me. I was overly excited and ran back to him to thank him and ask what i owed him (I’m broke). He just held his hand up and said he appreciated me. He changed it over during a slow time and it starts right up now.

This morning, Monday, my chain snapped off on the way to the work and a Good Samaritan who used to ride a bunch helped me push it then we got the chain back on so I could limp it to work. Every single one of my coworkers, AND boss, helped figure out what needed to be done, with one even going back to his house (close by) twice for tools. Chain was ridiculously loose before but not anymore. Rides much better.

I went from being nervous the veterans would hate the new young guy who doesn’t know a thing about RV sales to finding out they’re all amazing people. Keep in mind, this is the SALES team; not mechanics who are already doing that. I still can’t believe he just bought me a new battery overnight. Such an amazing group of men.