Well I have been wanting to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for quite some time now. I did it once, years ago, with a group from work but the organizer has since left the company so I have just been waiting for an opportunity. Well I finally got off my butt and took it into my own hands :) I didn't want to go alone so I organized a group myself, imagine that! Anyway, the day came and 7 of us represented my company and had an amazing day! Despite the amazing day, I have to bitch about one thing...
There was this girl there, she was putting in her "sweat equity" as they call it. She has to volunteer a certain number of hours because next year, she will be getting one of these habitat houses. I was so excited to be working next to a future home owner and was feeling very proud of the work we were doing and then she had to spoil it all! We started asking her questions about the process etc., and instead of being grateful for this amazing gift her family will be receiving, she starts to bitch about having to volunteer all these hours. I WAS APPALLED! If that wasn't bad enough she then continued on about having to attend financial counseling as well and how "nobody is gonna tell me how to spend me money! I like to shop."
Ugh, how can someone be so ungrateful! I didn't let it ruin the day, after all, this wasn't her house we were working on. And I choose to believe that the person we were helping that day actually appreciates the help instead of taking it for granted. But I still can't help but be pissed off at T! I can't imagine how many people would kill for this opportunity and it just really stinks to know that a home is going to someone that is completely taking it for granted! Maybe I shouldn't judge. I don't know her situation, maybe her family really is in need. I just wish I would witnessed the need instead of the utter lack of respect she was showing towards an organization that is going to be improving her life. So disappointing!
But subtracting her from the equation, it WAS a fantastic day of work. We accomplished our tasks and one LUCKY family is that much closer to their wish :) I hope they understand what they are gaining!
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That's great you were able to organize a group to volunteer. Unfortunately we are surrounded by a society full of people who feel they are entitled. Let's just hope she doesn't represent the majority.
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