30. The Watchman’s Dream Mr. Parker, a businessman, is…
““30. The Watchman’s Dream Mr. Parker, a businessman, is leaving on a trip and stops by his office on the way to the airport, around midnight. The night watchman, Paul stops him and says, “Mr. Parker, please don’t take that flight. I had a dream last night, a little after midnight, that your plane would crash and everyone would die!” The business man cancels his trip and sure enough, the plane crashes, no survivors. Mr. Parker gives Paul a $20,000 reward for saving his life, then fires him. Why? Give me a clue | Answer””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A dream warning saves a life but leads to the dreamer's dismissal because the employer values profit over gratitude.
In simple terms: A warning saves a life but the warninger is fired.
Key Takeaway
Beware of unintended consequences of gratitude.
Themes
gratitude
consequences
ethics
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
paradoxical
ethical
When to use this quote
- business travel
- employee relations
- reward systems
Key Concepts
foreknowledge
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Is gratitude always rewarded?
- When does saving a life become a problem?
A Different Perspective
The employer may see the dreamer as a liability despite the saved life.