Today as I was leaving she was here again. This time she comes right up to my window and says, "Gimme a dah-lah." Ok. I get it now. She's either homeless or lives nearby and still needs money.
At first I was a bit annoyed. Not so much by the fact that she asked, but by the rude way that she did it. I encounter many people throughout the week who ask for money and typically they are very polite and humble about it. Not this lady though.
As I felt myself being annoyed (while I rummaged through my wallet for a dollar), I caught myself and realized just how close I am to being in her position.
For days I've been considering creating a "Go Fund Me" campaign, because I am getting down to ZERO. The only reason why I haven't done it yet is because I've got some things "in the works" and I'm hoping that they'll come through SOON and will hopefully have me generating income again. I have a staffing agency who is submitting my resume for 2 positions that I am VERY qualified for, and a friend who pretty much has a GUARANTEED job for me...he just needs to work things out with his business partner to figure out how to pay me & bring me onboard. It's a GO...as soon as the light turns green.
Another reason why I haven't done it is because I recently read an article that described such campaigns as "e-begging." That stung a bit.
So...as I've said before...it's not like I'm at home eating Bon-Bons. I am working things out, they just haven't come to fruition yet.
Nevertheless...until those things come through I am not much different from the lady asking for the dollar.
If I see her again (which I probably will) and she asks for another "dah-lah" (which she probably will)...if I have one to give, I'll give it.
"There but for the grace of God, go I."
Let the DIALOGUE begin: What are you thoughts on Go Fund Me accounts? Is it e-begging, or helping folks who are truly in need?
Talk to me!
Til next time...
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