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What decision did you think was small at the time but completely changed your life later?

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Ever made a split-second choice that later turned into the plot twist of your entire story? This thread is a masterclass in “I just picked a puppy, but here’s how it rewrote my life.” It’s a reminder that the universe loves a good subplot.

The Setup​

The original poster asks a simple question: “What decision did you think was small at the time but completely changed your life later?” The answers that follow are a treasure trove of heart‑warming, almost cinematic moments—think The Lion King meets The Office.

I was moments away from adopting a terrier when a beagle nudged my hand. She became my absolute soul dog, Scout, and I still miss her 16 years after she passed.

When I was 18, my roommate found me a cat at a pet store while on a date with her boyfriend. I went for the heck of it. That cat—Bob—became my best friend. He passed a few years ago at 16, but he was the sweetest, smartest cat I ever had. He was with me throughout my twenties, always purring and snuggling when I needed him.

This is the only one that made me choke up. Bob told your roomie to tell you to go get him. I'm so glad you had each other.

Bob cat. Nice.

Looking for a job within my field of what I studied. Walked by an office for temporary work. My girlfriend now wife says I should go in. They didn’t really have anything, only some logistics stuff not at all in my field of work and was only for a few days. Took it anyway just to earn some cash. 16 years later still working there and part of management.

TL;DR​

One puppy, one cat, and one impulsive job move. All sparked by tiny, spontaneous decisions that, after 16 years, still echo in the halls of our lives. Who knew “just pick a pet” could be a life‑changing script?