A School Principal Fires the Old Janitor, Instantly Regrets It after Discovering His Worn-out Watch — Story of the Day

Principal Emma Moore faced a battle for fairness when Linda Carlisle, a privileged parent, stormed into her office with demands. Emma, already overwhelmed by budgets and paperwork, stood firm: equal education for all. Linda’s cruel jab—“Some students will change the world, others will mop its floors”—echoed later when her son Trent mocked Emma in the hallway. Johnny, the kind janitor, defended her, but Linda demanded his firing. Emma,

torn, let Johnny go, finding his old watch inscribed with her words: “Always stay true to yourself.” Guilt hit hard. She chased Johnny down, begged him to return, and resolved to fight. The next day, Emma expelled Trent, defying Linda’s threats. “I’d rather lose my job than lose myself,” she declared, the watch ticking on her wrist. Linda stormed out, but Johnny stayed. Together, they walked the halls, ready to rebuild—knowing they’d done right.