I am a college student who lives at home and commutes to school. And with this situation, there are many advantages and disadvantages. Not having
moved out yet, I feel that I am divided from the rest of my coworkers – the majority who
live in the city with their own apartments.
I rarely get invited to many outings or gatherings because I live in the country, far away from downtown. Because of this separation, I am looked upon and treated differently than others.
For example, a few weeks ago I was finishing up my shift, about to be cut when I was sat with a table of 3. I was tired and wanted to leave.
I asked several people to take the table but no one would. My last hope was a closer named Veronica. She refused to take the table, even though I offered to compensate for taking the table.
After refusing to take them, I was upset. I pulled her aside to mention how I have helped her out in the past and pointed out that I had assisted her earlier in the night.
She claimed that helping each other, “is what everyone does.” I found her response ironic because she was doing the opposite. I then understood changing her mind would be near impossible. An hour and a half later of waiting on one table, I finally was able to go home.
Maybe Veronica was jealous, maybe not, but if anyone else asked her to take the table, she would have gladly done it - I have seen this first hand. That is why originally I was so upset.
A few days later, Veronica was extra nice;she realized how silly she was acting. Though her attitude was pleasant, much time and effort would have been saved if she would have just taken my table the previous night - maybe our relationship might have even grown.
Today, the majority of people are only willing to help when it benefits themselves. Helping others is something that is lacking in today’s general workforce, even though it is easy to do. With a little effort, the smallest actions can make the biggest difference.
Whether you are friends with someone or not, lending a helping hand others makes the shift go smoother and it makes everyone happier.
So try it out and take the pledge to support those around you. Please comment if you see any differences in your day after helping someone and or if you have notice similar trends.
I know how that feels, everyone thinks your finances are less important when you live at home. They all think that your parents pay for everything, but it's not like that at all! Putting yourself through school is rough, you rock on regardless!!!
ReplyDeleteAs far as helping and supporting, I fully believe in KARMA, that what energy you put out in the world is what you will receive back...sometimes it seems like it never happens, but it comes back around, I promise!