My Sister Borrowed My Car for a Month and Didn’t Refill the Tank Before Returning It – I Ended Up Missing a Job Interview

I lent my sister Kathy my car for a month while recovering from surgery. I was set for a crucial job interview when I got it back, but the engine died—Kathy hadn’t refilled the gas tank. Her careless excuse cost me the job, and I was about to teach her the true cost of my kindness.

I’ve always been the sister who says yes, dropping everything for family. But this time, my generosity backfired. Post-surgery, I was couch-bound when Kathy’s car broke down, needing a $3,000 repair. Without hesitation, I lent her my Honda. She promised to care for it, and for four weeks, our arrangement worked. She even drove me to a doctor’s visit.

When Kathy returned my car, the tank was empty. The next morning, my car wouldn’t start for my critical interview at Morrison & Associates. I missed it, losing my chance at a job I desperately needed after months without income. Kathy brushed it off, suggesting an Uber, ignoring the financial strain.

At dinner, Dad confronted her. He made her fill my tank and repay the gas money. Kathy was furious, but I used that money for another interview, landing a job. Kathy and I barely speak now. Kindness has value, and I’ve learned to demand respect for it. (220 words)