A Nigerian lady has sparked widespread reactions on social media after she revealed that she hired a housekeeper who displayed an act of kindness towards a moth during the interview process.
The incident, which has since gone viral, occurred when a moth unexpectedly flew into the interview room. Rather than reacting with aggression or fear, the housekeeper picked up a broom and gently guided the moth outside, ensuring it was unharmed. The lady, impressed by the housekeeper’s thoughtful and compassionate behavior, decided to hire her on the spot.
Sharing the story on her page on X (formerly Twitter), the lady recounted the encounter, noting how the act resonated with her values and ultimately influenced her decision to hire the housekeeper. She wrote:
“I was interviewing a housekeeper, and in the middle of the interview, a moth flew into the room. I was startled, although I’m generally okay with insects (outdoors). They picked up the lobby broom and, instead of trying to kill the moth, gently guided it back outside. Hired.”
The post quickly gained traction, drawing hundreds of comments and sparking debates among users, who shared their varied opinions about her decision and the unique hiring criterion.
See some reactions below:
@OgbeniJayBee: “I go fail that test for sure. The probability is high that I would stomp on it, pick it up, then drown it in the toilet for 2FA. Village people come in different forms nowadays.”
@Ofochebe: “Did you stop to think if the moth was her fellow witch who came to check how the interview was going? Now, you’ve gone to hire a witch !!!”
@I_Zebz: “It’s actually a good reason because why on earth will you want to kill a Moth? You can as well kill a butterfly.”
@FabianOkeke3: “Lol this housekeeper understands his job very well. This housekeeper understands the hiring manager. This hiring manager did enough research on the proposed job so for me.. it’s well deserved.”
@9jamade_me: “My kind of person. I don’t like people killing animals, especially animals that are not for food or harmless.”
@DedekeAlexis1: “How about Cockroaches? Would you extend the same grace? Because I might not be getting hired, lol.”
@ItzDayo: “A part of me think you are being biased. Would this story go this same way if it was a cockroach or rat?”
@ClemenceVincen4: “Naso I for use over Sabi lose the job cos I go too kill am 😭 I go even pray immediately Infront of you cos that’s an agent of Satan.”
The post has since sparked conversations on kindness, hiring decisions, and how seemingly small acts of empathy can leave lasting impressions. Many users lauded the lady’s unique approach, while others debated how their own reactions might have cost them the opportunity.
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