Just to get it off my chest

[tnt56]

Most members and mods already know me. They know that sometimes I just need to vent to other people that understand.
(so as not to break the rules of ECF) I was at work the other day. A person that I know came in wanting some vision nova wicks. We've been out for a really long time. Shipments are not being delivered. I don't know why cause I don't do the purchase just the tech stuff (what I've learned from ECF and all my family here. Thanks again for all the help).
She said that she was going to have to go buy a pack of cigarettes cause she didn't have the money for a new clearo. I told her what they cost and she was a bit short of cash. I pulled the money out of my own pocket to help her out. I didn't want to see someone else fail. It wasn't a lot of cash and we also have a PIF box at the counter. Her response was a shock! She took my money and then ask her friend if she could have some money so she could buy the most expensive clearo we have.
Never a thank you or anything. I filled her clearo with her favorite juice for free, (cause that's the way I am).
But couldn't you just say thank you? But at least I did sleep a bit last night and hope to have a full night sleep this night.
Ok vent over. Hope everyone is well and vaping happy. Gandalf/Legend in one tank and Pirates booty in the other.

 

[xanderxman]

Some people are like that. I am usually very careful with doing things like that for people for that very reason. You never know if they really need the help or are looking for a freebie. At the end of the day you did what you thought was right and you could lay your head on the pillow. That is what counts. Good work my friend.

 

[cement]

Well I'll thank you TNT , I alway knew you were a nice guy ! Thank you.

 

[GraceH]

Good karma for you!!! Yeah you!!!
Happy Vaping

 

[tnt56]

I tell all the new vapors at the shop. It's all about vapers helping vapers. Guess I learned that from ECF.

 

[nahoku]

I know exactly how you feel. This happens to me all the time and not necessarily in the vaping world. Frankly, it pisses me off! People just don't know how to say thank you! I let people go in traffic, or coming out of a driveway from a service station, and do I get a thank you... nooooo... not even a wave of appreciation! Leaves such a bad taste in my mouth that if people aren't going to be grateful, why the heck should I be so courteous!

Thanks for the thread, I needed to vent!

Rant off!

 

[hoodieweather]

Hats off to you brother. Keep up the good fight!

 

[xanderxman]

The way I look at it, karma comes around. I want my karma to be good, so I do good even if the other guys don't. Even if that jerk you just let out in front of you in traffic can't wave, at least you built up good karma. What will his karma look like?

 

[razor4432]

Agreed that some people just don't know how to say "Thank you." I know there were times when I'd go in to buy a pack of smokes and was a buck short (end of the week and allowance for smokes) and the guy at the gas station would help me out. I only went to 2 gas stations for this very reason, service wins customers. However I don't understand why she then decided to buy the most expensive clearo but meh, you did the right thing and that's what counts

 

[Talyon]

Your kindness is your gateway to peace. Keep it up mate Great work.

 

[tnt56]

Thanks all maybe this can become the OMG vent thread. And whenever someone let's me out in traffic I always give a wave with all four fingers and thumb extended. (don't want em to think it's the wrong kind of wave, also you can always hit your hazard lights and let em flash a couple of times. Works good with the truckers.)

 

[eratikmind]

TNT, at the end of the day, you did a good deed and that is all that matters. You did well, bravo.


- Andy . . . Challenge the day.

 

[JudeD]

I'm a soft touch, but I hate that I've become more cynical over the years. I hate that I have to even wonder if I've just been had by someone I've tried to help. I had a friend who I helped more times than I can count (helping her start her own business, lending her money, buying things her children needed, etc). My thank you was when she came to my house to do something for me while I was away and she brought her criminal ex-husband with her even though she knew I didn't want him in my house (because of past issues). He excused himself to use the bathroom and helped himself to my engagement ring, my grandfather's watch, and a bunch of other jewelry. I had helped support his children when he couldn't and wouldn't, and he took irreplaceable items that meant the world to me. There were other valuable but less sentimental items he could have taken instead. He not only took my jewelry that day, he also took my friendship with his ex-wife, the only stability his kids knew, and a chunk of my faith in people. I will be less willing to help someone else out because of him and less eager to invite anyone else into my life. That's what people like your customer do---make a generous man a little less generous next time, a little more wary, a little more cynical. It's a shame.

Thank you for helping her, tnt, and thank you for all you contribute to the ECF community.

 

[Dana A]

I am one of the only people I know who will give a few bucks to a pan handler. Everyone says that they will just buy booze with it. Maybe they will. In the end I know I am a good person and you never know..just maybe they won't.

 

[crxess]

It is much harder to be kind to someone that does not show appreciation than to help those that do. Still, they may need help just as much and are embarrassed or to distressed to acknowledge the kind gesture.

For those, I thank you!

I do not have faith that others will do what is right. I have faith that I will.

 

[JudeD]

I am one of the only people I know who will give a few bucks to a pan handler. Everyone says that they will just buy booze with it. Maybe they will. In the end I know I am a good person and you never know..just maybe they won't.

I do, too. So now you know someone else who does it.

 

[heroinesick]

Thank you for helping her, TNT. We should always try to do our best, even if people don't always appreciate it.

 

[caligirlINky]

i will treat people the way i want to be treated (most of the time ... we all have bad days). i dont expect anything in return because that usually means im disappointed.

maybr it means you will get something better in return from someone else.

 

[tnt56]

I must admit that I really wasn't expecting the post I've read from the thread I started. I've seen some very very inspiring stories and words of much wisdom since I started this. I believe this is my thank you. Keep the stories coming family. They inspire all of us!!!!!!!

 

[tnt56]

I'm a soft touch, but I hate that I've become more cynical over the years. I hate that I have to even wonder if I've just been had by someone I've tried to help. I had a friend who I helped more times than I can count (helping her start her own business, lending her money, buying things her children needed, etc). My thank you was when she came to my house to do something for me while I was away and she brought her criminal ex-husband with her even though she knew I didn't want him in my house (because of past issues). He excused himself to use the bathroom and helped himself to my engagement ring, my grandfather's watch, and a bunch of other jewelry. I had helped support his children when he couldn't and wouldn't, and he took irreplaceable items that meant the world to me. There were other valuable but less sentimental items he could have taken instead. He not only took my jewelry that day, he also took my friendship with his ex-wife, the only stability his kids knew, and a chunk of my faith in people. I will be less willing to help someone else out because of him and less eager to invite anyone else into my life. That's what people like your customer do---make a generous man a little less generous next time, a little more wary, a little more cynical. It's a shame.

Thank you for helping her, tnt, and thank you for all you contribute to the ECF community.

I can relate to your story. Been there done that.