Unless that hand is taking advantage of you

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Introduction

No man is an island. Somebody helped you to be in the position you are in. However, sometimes, we are ungrateful towards the people that help us along the way. In fact, we not only forget them, but we also talk so badly about the people that helped us. I want to encourage you today, do not bite off the hand that feeds you. Of course, there are exceptions. If that hand has taken advantage of you, then it is ok to bite off that hand.  

Do not bite off the hand that feeds you.

One of my philosophies in life is to support the people that support me and my family. I support my clients’ businesses because my clients are the ones that put bread on my table. I wouldn’t feel right supporting my clients’ competitors even if their prices were less expensive. I think many of us should consider adopting that same philosophy.

I remembered when I was shopping at a particular establishment, the employee encouraged me to shop at the competition saying it was cheaper there. Now imagine if more employees do that and the customers go elsewhere, how do the employees expect their employer to make money so that they can cover expenditure such as payroll. The thing is, if an employee is aware that the prices of the competition are lower than their workplace, they should bring that to the attention of their employer so that their employer could react appropriately.

Employees play an integral part of an organization. While it is true that an employee can be replaced, there are some employees that are indispensable, and employers should do their best to retain these employees rather than biting off the employees’ hands.

Bite the hand off if you are being taken advantage of.

Sometimes, you must bite off the hand of those individuals and companies that feed you. Some people are being taken advantage of. Some people are being paid below minimum wage. The working environment for some individuals is very toxic. Some people are being abused by the hand that feeds them. Some people are being misused and controlled by the hand that feeds them. If you find yourself in the above situations, then bite that hand off.

Conclusion

Too many times, we find ourselves being very selfish. We do not consider or appreciate the hand that feeds us. Many times, we tend to forget or simply take people and organizations for granted. Be very careful when you bite off the hand that feeds you, especially if it is unjustified. Others are watching and listening and may not give you an opportunity because they will think you will do the same thing to them.