It’s Not About The Money
Some people think that just because they have money and they’re paying me to do a job, they think they can treat me like shit. And when I have enough and refuse to work, they think I’m being an asshole.
I think there’s something seriously disturbing about the way working people are being treated in this country. True, most people use money as their motivation to work (which is the lowest point of motivation to do anything), but that doesn’t mean they can accept being treated badly by their employers or contractors.
It’s the fact that they accept to be conditioned that way that is the reason why mean employers can get away with it. The whole mindset of “I pay you therefore I own your ass” is somehow understandable and tolerable.
It’s not. Well at least I won’t accept it. Just because most people in Indonesia are obsessed with money and are even willing to die for a mere Rp.30,000.- doesn’t make me one of them.
No, it’s not about the money.
It’s about appreciation.
It’s about respecting the people who made you the contractor, or the employer, or the CEO of a sky-high building, or some giant empire, or whatever.
It’s about knowing that you used to be one of them (except for the case of those who’re born and fed with silver spoons), doing all the work and putting all the effort into creating the best work possible, one that makes you, on top of everyone else, proud of it.
I don’t know why some people find it so difficult to understand.
October 15th, 2008 at 3:26 am
it’s not about the money, it’s not about the dum dum doo dee dum dum..
yeah, i got what you mean. appreciation is what’s important, esp when it’s in a form of lotsa money. lol
come one babes.. dont be cemberut.. smile!
mwamwamwa!!
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October 15th, 2008 at 7:31 am
swt, that’s a deep post
(and it seems that you put your ‘heart’ in it hehehe)
Yep, it’s not always about the money… but the sometimes it’s about appreciation and achievement
*ngasi permen*
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October 15th, 2008 at 10:35 am
you must say something about poverty if all not about the money…
have you joined Blog Action Day 2008 yet?
October 15th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Maybe it’s a colonialism mentality leftover: I’m a master you’re my servant. I give you money you have to do what you’re told.
Sometimes it’s annoying to see my ex bosses kept nodding their heads and said yes to whatever their clients wanted. We were paid to be their consultant, we were supposed to advise them the best suggestion, not to say yes to unrealistic time line or budget.
Since you’re the contractor/get paid what to do, it doesn’t mean you have no right to terminate the contract, Ther. If one of the parties is not happy, either you could walk out with agreed conditions. No reason to continue working if you’re not happy and won’t deliver good result, right?
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October 15th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
mmuuaaaccchhhh…
I give you a BIG kiss Therry..
Working is not only for money, but it’s talking about apprecation.
About big salary or great bonus. it’s only about time, maybe next month, next year, they are coming and we should prepare our self becoming a successful lady (ciieehhh sok optimiss :P)
But the recognition from our boss by saying:
” Great Job Indah….”
Could make me smile while walking along in my way back home.
even this body “crying” for a massage cause working too hard.
That simple words ” Great Job Indah…”
It feels same as you get your salary doubled.
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October 16th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Never ever let someone take you for granted!!!!
You are right appreciation is by far a better motivator than money.
Treating each and every human being with respect is something I do everyday, be it my staff at work or at home. I’m no better than them, we are all equal.
I have met the ones you are talking about.
Smile girl!!!
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October 17th, 2008 at 2:56 am
Ther,
Appreciation and sincere compliments from time to time for the employees would stimulate them to do their best more. It will attract them to set better achievements. So, it’s not always about the money.
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October 17th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Ther…
welcome to the club…
if you need help on spankin’ those employer ass, I would be happy to help you…
October 18th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Sadly in our culture, most people are willful for tip instead of compliment as a reward for their service. I do believe you’re not one of them
Nevertheless, I believe the premise that human life consists of a series of choices ergo we can always choose whether we want to be treated.
October 18th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Totally agree with you girl. You go, girl, stand up whenever you are looked down by others. Only this way we can change the working culture.
PS.
On some blogs, there are commenters who identify themselves as “Jen.” That’s not me, so now I use my full name whenever I give comments, which is a rare occasion from now on.
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October 18th, 2008 at 10:57 am
wow… who offended you girl?? Dihajar aja ther hehehe
October 20th, 2008 at 10:53 am
i know exactly what you mean. that’s kinda why boytoy left this country last year. long story.
be your own boss?
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October 20th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
say, aku malah pernah nerima curhatan org yang bilang, rumahtangganya dinilai dengan uang… I mean her husband menganggap dengan mlimpahi istrinya dengan uang, means enough, padahal khan gak cuma butuh uang untuk bisa membentuk sebuah hubungan pernikahan yang baik…
jadi kalo yg berumahtangga aja bisa begitu, gak heran kalo hubungan client pun jauh lebih buruk dari itu… manusia2 skarang emang cenderung menilai segalanya dengan uang, ahhh, menyebalkan yahh…
anyway, pengen banget baca2 tulisan yg lain, tapi kpala gue masih sakit nih, nanti kalo dah baikan gue mampir sini lagi ya say…
October 21st, 2008 at 9:43 am
“Can I see the contract again where it states that you could treat me like shit?” asked Therry to her employer. “You paid me for my talent. From now on, you do this yourself and see if you could get it done right. This girl is walking outta here. Have a nice day, beyotch!”
As she finished her last sentence, she put her left hand up in the air facing the palm to her [ex] employer. You know, that ‘black girl sassy thing’ move.
[Door slammed]Therry’s boss saw her flipped her middle finger as she walked away.
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October 21st, 2008 at 7:43 pm
It is interesting that people think it is about the money.
I am currently taking a blast from a rather large organization because they want me to send them the results via email but my email address is blocked as spam
It is like we are paying you good money. My response is you have promised to pay me good money but I have not seen any of it yet.
I have never had money. I have always worked on things that I like to do. Unfortunately, those things have not made me rich.
I have no doubt that you will deal with this one as you feel you need to
No one has ever offered to pay me enough to take any shit from them. It is all about common courtesy as I see it. You’re paying me, you do not own me! We can talk about it as adults or you can kiss my hairy ass as I walk out the door.
But that’s just me.