Be thankful that you still have a job

@Janet357 (75656)

July 25, 2020 5:21am CST

I find it odd that someone during this crisis still complains that her company has not increased her salary due to pandemic. I told her that she should be thankful because a lot of companies have closed down which means unemployment to so many. She is in a hurry to have a side job which is quite hard to have during this time. We should be content and thankful that we still eat at least 3x a day. So many people are hungry, sick and unemployed this time. So, whatever we have now, thank God that we are still blessed.

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@Butterfingers (66585)

• India

25 Jul 20

Yes correct we should be thankful of earning at this time

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

true. there are so many people begging for jobs and yet they cannot find one.

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@Butterfingers (66585)

• India

25 Jul 20

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@Lavanya15 (12888)

• Chennai, India

25 Jul 20

Yes I completely agree with you. In current situation getting job is very hard so need to protect her job is good thing. Hope soon she understand.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

there are professional people shifting to.selling foods just to live.

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@Lavanya15 (12888)

• Chennai, India

25 Jul 20

@Janet357 Yes hear also I seeing lot of people like that. So protect your current job.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

@Lavanya15 i lost a lot of clients too. but i don't feel bad as my husband still has his job and we have not touched our savings so we are still blessed.

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@Shavkat (137214)

• Philippines

25 Jul 20

I agree with you. Some people are not thinking right about having their jobs. They should be feeling grateful.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

They are not content at all. they have a job already, they.still.want a sidejob and they are hurrying me to give them one.

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

25 Jul 20

You are so right, there are no companies that are increasing salaries, she is lucky to still have a job.

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@LadyDuck (458006)

• Switzerland

25 Jul 20

@Janet357 I am surprised too, all schools closed here.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

She works for a school and most private schools here.closed.down..I was actually surprised her private school.did not shut down.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

@LadyDuck is it for good?

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

25 Jul 20

You are so right! We feel blessed that my brother has been able to work during the pandemic.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Jul 20

@Janet357 I actually moved in with my brother 10 years ago. Yes, we are very close.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

Does he live with you.? I think you are very close to your brother.

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@amitkokiladitya (171936)

• Agra, India

25 Jul 20

Yes we are in a far better position than many others. And we should be thankful for this

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@amitkokiladitya (171936)

• Agra, India

26 Jul 20

@Janet357 yes far better than the life others live

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

We still enjoy the comfort of life.

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@rsa101 (37948)

• Philippines

26 Jul 20

That is true not timely to ask for an increase in salary because everyone is affected by this pandemic and everyone is really trying to save money so they can sustain people and continue operation during this hard times.

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@rsa101 (37948)

• Philippines

26 Jul 20

@Janet357 Well she not sensitive about what’s happening around her.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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27 Jul 20

@rsa101 she also.complained that the company did not increase hee salary and yet she would also pay for the internet connection. I told her that it was the same as.going to school and paying for her food and fare.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

I was actually surprised that her scho did not shut down and she was so grumpy as there was no salary increase.

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@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

25 Jul 20

We should be thankful for what we have but we could also quietly search for additional income without complaining and murmuring but rather praying with faith and hoping for more blessings and success during hard times.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

True. Very true. As for me, I will just let this pandemic pass. I will continue working on my website while most of us are at home.

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@CookieMonster46 (13447)

• United States

26 Jul 20

You are right, but remember, there are unhappy employees all over. Sure people would be happy to have their job, but when you are stuck in a job, that you don't like, you will complain.

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@CookieMonster46 (13447)

• United States

27 Jul 20

@Janet357 True, I think most people been in jobs too long, they grow to dislike them but, yet they can't go anywhere else? or they don't try?

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

hahhahaha you are so correct. Or can it be like this: peoplee just realize the importance of their jobs once they lose them?

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@Marilynda1225 (79699)

• United States

25 Jul 20

So many people have lost their jobs due to Covid. It's sad to see what's happening . As much as my daughter hates going to the office and would rather work from home , she's grateful that she's still getting a paycheck. We have to count our blessings

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@Marilynda1225 (79699)

• United States

26 Jul 20

@Janet357 guess anyone who's lost their job will either continue looking for a new one in the same field or change careers. Doesn't matter what you do these days as long as you get a paycheck

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@Janet357 (75656)

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27 Jul 20

@Marilynda1225 Yes.That was what others did indeed.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

True. If our job is our bread and butter.then be thankful and do not complain. My friend's husband who works in the office, his job is more on designs, lost his job and became a street vendor.

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

25 Jul 20

I definitely agree with you. I'm so thankful both my sons still have their jobs.

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@DianneN (246720)

• United States

26 Jul 20

@Janet357 Thank you. They work hard.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

@DianneN they are blessed and they deserve it:)

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@sophie09 (34246)

• Indonesia

25 Jul 20

Yes she should have been more thankful she still has the job and not kicked out not to mention

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

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@JohnKu (2552)

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25 Jul 20

Gotta be thankful for that.

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@Timex123 (3269)

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25 Jul 20

I'm very thankful that even there's a lot of things happened I'm still able to continue my life. Hoping everyone can survive

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

yes, that is what matters most. We are still alive and healthy.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

@Timex123 yes. so.many people rent and are homeless.

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@Timex123 (3269)

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26 Jul 20

@Janet357 it is, we're still glad that we have a house to stay in

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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)

• Pamplona, Spain

26 Jul 20

Seems like she is very afraid of losing the job she has right now. Have a great day ahead.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

Or she just loves money. Even before pandemic, she kept on asking me to give her sidejobs. When i gave her, she complained lol. She liked to.earn and earn.

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@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

25 Jul 20

I fully agree with you. Many companies are closing because of the covid . Restaurants, those non essential businesses are losing lots of money daily. Look at the restaurants and shopping mall. One by one are closing. Many employees are out jo now. I am grateful that my boss is maintaining the company well. No pay increase is saddening but not for a long time. Just wait and see.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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25 Jul 20

True. Besides,.it will pass. I am wondering if these lockdowns really saved life.

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@aureliah (24319)

• Kenya

26 Jul 20

I am grateful for everything especially during this period when so many people have lost their jobs. I still have mine and I'm able to provide for my family

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

That's good. Our job gives us confidence. But while we are still.earning it is better to save money for the rainy days.

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@freelancermariagrace (27219)

• Philippines

26 Jul 20

True that. We need to be content for the things we have right now - big or small.

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@fluffy69 (4956)

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26 Jul 20

Very well said she should be thankful coz she still has her job to provide her everyday needs

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

true. I actually told her that. She is always worried of her life when she is single.

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26 Jul 20

People need in understanding the whole picture. The pandemic is also affected individuals as well as companies. Most companies are facing decreased demand and are struggling to stay afloat. It does not make sense to ask such a company for a raise.

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@Janet357 (75656)

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26 Jul 20

Correct! Employees must also think or consider the situation of the company. Because we are in crisis. We were not like several months ago.

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