(taken) For granted
Shermie (not her real name) was complaining to me that she is so harassed at work because of the workpile that she faces everyday. She is working abroad as a professional consultant for a company. She has a car and has a house (which will be hers after a couple more monthly payments). And she has savings.My Uncle has a US-visa, multiple-entry, indefinite. And guess what - he's in the Philippines. According to him, it's too much work when staying in the US. He should've just sold his visa so he could have money to spend here. He spends the rest of his days in manila living under the income of his wife. He is jobless by the way.
An old officemate was complaining about work. After more than 5 years of service, she is still complaining. This friend could only be described as seasoned, well-travelled and successful. But despite all that, she considers her career rotting. What the hell? A lot of people would give a kidney just to be where she is.
What's the common thing here? When I talk to people who can only wish to be in the shoes of the people I mentioned above, it is sickening, if not disgusting, to hang around with people like these.
Which why whenever you have a blessing (whatever it is, beauty, a nice butt, killer abs, money, talent, an asset) you'd better use it, or else I will be one of those people wishing that you'd lose it.
posted by Urban Warrior @ 8:51 AM
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