Circles and Squares

Reo Hamel was an elderly man who had taken up a side business of career consulting. I was introduced to him through my classmate Glenn Gutmacher back in 2010 when I decided I would try to find some sort of employment in the United States. I met Reo only once, but he made tremendous efforts on my behalf. He taught me how to think about how I was perceived by others and to identify effectively what institutions are looking for.

He passed away around 2014, but I remember his kindness from time to time even these days. In a sense, his role in my life was short and quite limited. But I think he deeply touched me, and he refused to take payment for his help after the first two months.

Hi Emanuel,

Hope this isn’t too late to wish you a safe and comfortable trip. I look forward to meeting you in person on Feb. 1st around 8:30am.

Best wishes,

Reo