Be contented on what we have

Philippines
July 12, 2011 1:31am CST
Hi I have a cousin who graduated 2 years ago. Who happens to be the first teacher in the family. After two years after graduation she did not still took the board exam for her to be a license teacher. We also encourage her to apply in a private school so that she will be able to use her knowledge in teaching but she didn't like the idea, so we just let her do whatever she wanted. She got a job on a coffee shop , she enjoy what she do like entertaining customer. Her salary is quiet enough to help on her family needs. But sometimes this wasn't enough to buy some medicine of his father.So I offer her to apply in hotel that could give her a big salary and she will have more benefits than where she working right now. Her mother also agrees with my suggestion but her answer was was "Be contented on what you have". I am not questioning her opinion but how could you be into something that will not give you a good life and wouldn't help you provide the needs of your family especially his father. I know that most of us is not contented on what we have, we still aim for more. Am I correct to say that she need this job and don't be just be contented on what you have right now ? Should I still insists this to her?
2 responses
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Jul 11
Yes, it is said that we should be contented with what we have. But if what we have couldn't suffice for some much needed things, like that medicine of her father, then we should do our best to still look for something that could uplift our life. So, it would hypocritical of her to say that to you, when you are offering her a much better job. Maybe you could just lovingly coax her into accepting that job. I think, she don't have confidence in herself so she rejected your offer.
xcyper2084
@xcyper2084 (152)
• Philippines
12 Jul 11
Thanks! I just need to approach her again and explain to her the advantages that she will gets from that job. I hope that she will also open to me so that I will be able to help her and understand her situation.
butterpecantan
@butterpecantan (28)
• United States
12 Jul 11
Sad s it may be to you. She has every right to do with her life what she wants. I would leave her alone and let he live her life.