Just a thought...

I have been handling this company for a long time and I have dealt with so many people; from applicants to employees to clients. I can still accept that clients are always expecting the best value for their money and I always put that in mind. Since the company provides service, employees as a team should make sure that their clients are happy with our offer. However, I failed in this area. I am still positive that I will soon find better employees who I can count on. I am planning on having someone to train and will ask him/her to stay for the company no matter what happens.  

I am also connected with other companies but so far I can say that I am not a pain in the ass employee.  I always try to give my best for the companies’ good. A home-based job is expected to be under a minimum supervision. Therefore, you don’t expect your managers to remind you of your schedule all the time and to do daily tasks you are supposed to do. Being a freelancer requires resourcefulness. If you don’t have that kind of working attitude, then stop seeking for a home-based job.  It’s good to ask but it is irritating to ask all the time.

A month ago, I met this employer online. The company needs to hire people since we are expecting for a higher volume of work. I have asked some of my friends to apply but there is still a doubt as to who am I going to recommend. Though I have forwarded few resumes, I also attached a brief summary of their work ethics since I want my employer to review them carefully. I no longer want history to be repeated. The company needs people who are dedicated and patient enough to handle stress at work. We don’t welcome fly-by-nights employees.

There are a lot of jobs available online yet there are a lot of people unemployed. All you have to do is be patient to browse the net and find something that is suitable for you. However, I have proved that a home-based job is not for everybody. There are those people who can't work well without their boss looking over their shoulders. 

Help

"No man is an island". A very famous saying that applies to everybody. 

We have a family who helped us from the time we where born until we, their children decide to stand on our own. But even if we live away from them, we still can count on them whenever we experience troubles in life. I know this doesn't apply to all parents (based on experience). 

We have friends whom we share our happy and sad moments in life. Most often we share our secrets with them. This applies of course to our true friends. Friends in times of good and bad. We can't deny the fact that we have friends that I often call "leech". These are the friends who just come along with us when they need something: I am specially talking of material things here. 

We often give help to our family and friends when they need us. Sometimes, we do things that we shouldn't be doing just to help them. For example: When our family or friends need money badly and we are not capable of lending them, we borrow from others so we can help. I know this is not a bad thing but we also have to consider the situation. And our family or friends should also try to understand. I always say, how can you help a drowning person if you yourself is drowning? Simple, help yourself first before you help others. In this way, you might give help in a better and bigger way. 

One thing that irritates me the most is when a person is asking for a help and yet you are aware that he or she is not determined enough to help himself or herself. If you are in my situation, would you still help? I also experience obstacles in life but I try to solve them myself until I can. Why is it so hard to let them understand this? Why do they always cling on someone who can't help them and they are even aware of it? Can't they instill in their minds that "POVERTY IS NOT A HINDRANCE TO SUCCESS?" 

Leech

We are all aware that the love of money is the root of all evil. Why? One reason is that an individual's mind will turn evil when he or she loves money so much. You will become selfish that you can't even help your love ones when they are in need. Selfish and practical are two different words so those people who have their love on money shouldn't say they are just being practical. 

What made me write this? I have a lot of experience dealing with people like this. Way back 2006, I had a foreign friend who happened to make Philippines one of his travel destination. Before he arrived in my country, I told him some of the flaws that he might encounter while staying in the Philippines. I was not mistaken. From Ninoy Aquino International Airport going to Malate, Manila, the cab driver was charging him double the exact fare. I was glad that he didn't give what the cab driver was asking. Is being an alien to another country an excuse for this cab driver to ask for a tip or worse double the price of the service? I don't think so. I am not generalizing that all cab drivers are doing this but most of them. One more unforgettable experience was when we went to Subic, Olonggapo. We decided to book a hotel for us to be sure we have a place to stay. When we arrived at the hotel, everything was ready. The place was fine, the receptionist was accommodating but the bell boy wasn't. He helped us with our  luggage. I was quite surprised at that time because he was waiting for a tip. He just stand at the door waiting for something. My friend then called me. So, I asked the bell boy, is there something wrong? He answered nothing. I then asked what was he waiting for? He just answered me with a smile. I asked him if their guests are obliged to give a tip. I told him that not all foreigners coming in the Philippines are rich who you can rip off. I was so angry at that time and I was so ashamed at my friend. I apologize for whatever bad experience he will encounter and will be encountering. 

Recently, my boss visited Philippines and I encountered almost the same situation again. I told those people that my boss isn't rich and that he is working hard for his family too. And because of that, I became bad for other people. I don't care if they will get angry because I was just protecting my boss for shameful purposes those people are thinking. Besides my boss is paying the services they are providing him. 

How can we keep our tourism industry well if this is the attitude we are giving our visitors? Come on! If we want our lives to be better, I guess we will just have to work hard for ourselves. Set aside whatever leisures you want to experience if you yourself can't make both ends meet and stop clinging on other people for your own benefit.

Money is so powerful that can corrupt your mind.


Note: This is also published in bubblews.com with the same and only one username.