other people's lunches out of the fridge, and you knew it was because they were struggling financially, what would you do?
I thought about putting a bagged lunch in there with her name on it each day, do you think she would be offended? Most of the lunches she takes, are extra stuff people leave in there, for those just in case days, when we don't get time to order out.
2007-12-15 18:46:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
She is a single mother, and we work different jobs...her job pays alot less....she only does cleaning at the hospital I work at......
2007-12-15 19:01:36 · update #1
Not that this makes me better than her, I live pay day to pay day also.....but just saying, her pay is less...like half of mine.
2007-12-15 19:02:40 · update #2
Oh...I'm not that great....everyday people with half a heart would do same.....hungry is hungry...and I don't care what someone does...noone should go hungry. America has too much of a surplus of food.
2007-12-15 19:36:17 · update #3
I dont use the expression "bless you" but what a kind thoughtful person you must be!!!!
I would do it anonymously and hopefully she wont be to proud or embarassed to accept.perhaps you could pop in a note explaining your intentions so that she doesnt think someones taking the piss out of her.
Truly it was great to read such a selfless question.good on you!!!!
2007-12-15 19:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
theres a quote, i forget who said it but it goes like this... "Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things." Basically you have a dilema that you need to decide upon fast, if everyone else is doing good enough with this job, how is she the only one struggling? Is the reason legit? If so, then help her out with the bagged lunch thing, and if she's stealing food, I dont think she'll be all that offended. But if her reason is not legit, then i'd report her. Legit=Health Insurance being assholes, can pay bills and eat etc... Not=Crack addict, compulsive shopper... etc...
2007-12-16 02:53:36 · answer #2 · answered by Priest of Anubis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would take a little different approach to the issue.
I would ask her if she forgot her lunch? needs some help with ideas of what to eat on a budget? let her know that their is a nice food bank, just around the corner from a friend of mine that I have been to and the food is all very nice and free to those that need a little extra help to make it thru the week or month.
and that, yes I would love to buy you a hamburger if you have the time to eat lunch with me someday, how about tomorrow?
you see, new friends are hard to make, and old ones easy to over look.
2007-12-16 12:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by John M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's mostly a good idea, but I think putting her name on it may single her out in a way she might shy away from...maybe I'd try instead to creatively "guide" her to the fact that it was always in there, but that's an incredibly kind and sensitive gesture. You have a big heart. It's a pleasure sharing the planet with you.
2007-12-16 07:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Captain S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why don't you bring some stuff for everybody, hopefully you initiate an idea that everyone can follow. you have a good idea, hopefully sh'll learn from. I mean she can ask but steallingis stealling. I think she might uderstand that you know about her ut you have a nice and smart idea
2007-12-16 02:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lilly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stealing is stealing, it's wrong confront her and ask her. What is the problem? And tell her if she is having a bit of a problem that you would be willing to bring extra lunch.
2007-12-16 02:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes stealing is stealing BUT sometimes there are cicumstances where, for want of a better term, it can be justified.
That would be really nice of you if you did that--
2007-12-16 03:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tis the season of giving so i think a friendly offer would be great to show her that smeone cares
2007-12-16 21:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mike W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What a sweet Idea.you are my kindda people and I don't want to know your religion or beliefs.
thats someting I would do
2007-12-16 02:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by cocoamoe 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋