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Refusing so that Others May Have

You may have read the story or someone may have told you about a generous man who randomly gave several janitors $100.

When I overheard this story in the background while cooking some Spam and eggs I smiled. I could believe it because their are still people out there who care about their fellow man/woman and who are serious about honoring those we may fail to acknowledge during our busy days of working for someone else.

They (The Compssioniate Givers) may be limited in number according to news reports/bloggers - but we are aware people can be moved to do good/sacrifice. And, bad...of course. Nonetheless, I have a question for you this week.

Would you take a pay cut or refuse a promotion to save fellow employees' jobs? (What would be your sincere motivation?)

Are you willing?

-The Black Rebel

Comments

  1. The ShadeApril 1, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    You turn on the news and hear so much of murder, crime, war, etc...hardly anything good. It just makes me feel like humanity has finally fallen, just turning on each other. So it's really great to hear that there are ppl who still help others and still care for others, even if it's small. So yes, I'd probably be willing to do that to save other employees' jobs. However, I have kids who I need to make money for, so it depends.

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  2. AnonymousApril 1, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Reader Response:

    I would.

    -PM

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  3. MUATA NOWEApril 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Muata responds to PM:

    Something about struggle that touches some of us. As our leaders continue to bicker and forget the average man we (common folk) need to organize and prepare to demand that this government do what it is formed to do: Do right by its citizens! Even teachers are being laid off. The same people who helped forge the minds of great men and women. Sickening!

    -Muata

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  4. AnonymousApril 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Reader Response:

    Yes I would, to help my follow man and indeed there are still those who don't mind helping someone else in need.

    Ironically enough yesterday, I was dining at the local Friday's, where I over heard a young couple squabbling over their check. Naturally I offered to help (although initially they were apprehensive) they eventually accepted (only $12.50) and I was happy to have helped!!

    Perhaps not a paycut or refusal of promotion but nevertheless HELPING YOUR FELLOW MAN!

    -AC

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  5. MUATA NOWEApril 1, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Muata responds to AC:

    You have a big heart! I always knew that.

    -Muata

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  6. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Reader response:

    I must truly say that I would have to really look deep inside myself on this one. I feel that if that person were struggling and I myself was in a good position on my job and financially, then yes I would make that sacrifice to save someone else's job. Does that make me a selfish person? I don't know.

    -AB

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  7. MUATA NOWEApril 2, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Muata responds to AB:

    No it does not. It is only natural for humans to consider themselves first. I would weigh the same issues you brought forth.

    -Muata

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