When Entertainment is More Valuable than Value.

        The concern about celebrities, athletes, and influencers being paid more than essential workers like doctors, teachers, and firefighters is a long-standing issue that has generated much debate and discussion. The argument is that these individuals, despite their fame and success, are not making enough value to society, whereas essential workers (nurses, farmers, social workers, etc.) perform vital services that make a real difference in people's lives.

    On the other hand, proponents of high pay for celebrities and athletes argue that these individuals bring a great deal of joy and entertainment to people's lives and that they deserve to be paid well for their talents and hard work. They also argue that the market dictates their salaries and that they are simply receiving what they are worth.

    Despite this ongoing debate, many people believe that it is unfair that celebrities and athletes are paid much more than individuals who perform essential services for society. Some believe that the priorities of our society are misplaced and that the high salaries of these individuals are a reflection of this. There is also a belief that these high salaries are contributing to income inequality and that the gap between the rich and poor is widening.

    In conclusion, the concern about celebrities, athletes, and influencers being paid more than doctors, teachers, firefighters, and the like is a complex issue with valid arguments on both sides. However, many people believe that these high salaries are a reflection of a larger societal problem and that more needs to be done to ensure that all individuals who make a meaningful contribution to society are fairly compensated.

Tip for companies using social media but have low engagement.

 

Effects of Insensitive and Unsavory Jokes: Why We Should Avoid Normalizing Them

Inappropriate jokes, also known as insensitive or unsavory jokes, can be offensive and harmful to individuals or groups based on their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic. These types of jokes can contribute to a culture of discrimination and dehumanization, making it seem normal to make fun of others based on their differences.

Additionally, these jokes can create a hostile and unwelcoming environment, especially for those who are the target of the jokes. They can also perpetuate negative stereotypes and fuel prejudice and discrimination, leading to further harm and division in society.

It is important to be mindful of the impact that our words and actions can have on others, and to strive towards creating a more inclusive and respectful society. Instead of making insensitive jokes, we should aim to engage in humor that is not based on making fun of others and instead focuses on finding the humor in everyday situations and experiences.

Insensitive and unsavory jokes should not be normalized and should be avoided. We should all work towards creating a more inclusive and respectful society by promoting positive and inclusive humor.

Rocks, stones, and hallow blocks too.

No single race or ethnicity, religions nor beliefs, language nor culture, appear in the definition of the word
"HUMAN BEING" .  

Smiles at the Princess of Ports

         

          It is my second time visiting Puerto Princesa in Palawan. To be brief, this visit satisfies my outdoor cravings eventhough the must see sight, the Underground River tour, was cancelled due to bad weather. 

         My 4 days - 3 nights stay in Palawan is definitely superb (not only because we got to ate at Ka Lui's, Kinabuch's, Palayok at Sandok, etc) simply because of the accommodation. Yup, the accommodation is warm and friendly. 

(image from tripadvisor.co.uk, by: honeyntea)

         This made up for the lost trip. They can never push through a dangerous trip, they can never erase the fact that the experience needs to be re-booked, but they delivered a great service and warm communication to ease up any disappointment. This made us look forward to part 2 (part 3 for me). 

          Blue Lagoon Inn & Suites opened just 8-9 months ago. So the challenge of it to be well-maintained is yet to be tested. Improvements are still on going. There is a problem with the phone system for it has none as of now, but management is currently in the process of having one. It left us to expect our part 2 will have an intercom in our room.

          Menu so far is still limited and breakfast is not free. So if you are looking for a diverse cuisine course and free breakfast, maybe you should look for other hotel. Besides, food trip is best experience not in the hotel, but in Palawan's well known foodie hang-outs. Free meal doesn't compensate with great accommodation and service. It is expected that Blue Lagoon is developing and improving since it's still on its primal stage.

          Tours packages and transportation is well managed, no dull moments. If the front desk is polite and hospitable, the tour coordinator is very attentive and out-going. Entertaining the guests is a must for any hospitality establishments.

(from Blue Lagoon's Hotels.com page)

          Of course, the rooms or cottages are very clean and well groomed which will make you relax after each trip you signed in to. Room service is always available, for dinning and for cleaning the room, changing linens and the like.

          Accommodation is the key for a satisfied customers. These are the intangibles and they are the foundation of a very good or bad experiences. For me, facilities are secondary, but still essential, so I hope upon our return, improvements has been made and will be felt. I saw some comments that the Blue Lagoon is overrated. And upon reading this I hope people will understand why this is, in Puerto Princesa, a "place to be."

(from Blue Lagoon's Facebook picture gallery)

Please visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Lagoon-Inn-Suites/261817710561122

Pepot's Pathetic New Boss

(from www.dilbert.com)

(Persons', company, and industry names were altered but the essence of the story is based on a person's experience on an office environment.)

Definition of terms (from dictionary.reference.com)

1. boss - [baws, bos] 

      noun

   a.

      a person who employs or superintends workers; manager.

   b.

      a politician who controls the party organization, as in aparticular district.

   c.

      a person who makes decisions, exercises authority,dominates, etc.: My grandfather was the boss in his family.

2. pathetic - [puh-thet-ik] 

       adjective

   a.

      causing or evoking pity, sympathetic sadness, sorrow, etc.;pitiful; pitiable: a pathetic letter; a pathetic sight.

   b.

      affecting or moving the feelings.

   c.

      pertaining to or caused by the feelings.

   d.

      miserably or contemptibly inadequate: In return for ourinvestment we get a pathetic three percent interest.

Pepot was employed in a respectable insurance agency. Since market competition is tight, the working environment is a definite toxic (long working hours and bulk work after bulk work) but the company compensates well compared to it's competitors.

Like every employee, Pepot undergone training and apprenticeship to a supervising officer that knows how to level with his subordinates while asserting his authority. The people enjoyed the years of productively fun working environment as this "mentor" discreetly places each subordinates on a higher, more competitive role.

Like every book, a chapter of Pepot's office story closes as his now manager is needed elsewhere. Thus, the leader was transferred to a different branch but left the department in a much capable hands. The new mentor followed on the previous leader's example. As he was well educated to the craft of commanding respect. Sadly, though the void was immediately filled, people from a different group on a same managerial level seeks to absorb total control over other groups as they despise (for whatever reasons they have, didn't want to assume) the ways and the works of the transferred manager.

Pepot saw that the new manager exerts measureless effort as he, on one hand, maintains the group's culture and productivity while on his other hand fends off the sharks. These people were very vocal of their opposition towards the old manager while the new one somewhat tried to reach out. Pepot saw this era's early stages was tumultuous as the manager tried to calm the situation. Sadly, the manager's effort to pacify the situation resulted to a cold war. The leader realized that it is easier to react to a known problem than dealing on a deceitful, so-called "comrade". 

It came to the point that the manager's days with the group was numbered as he was now being shipped to a newly open branch on a different metro. The opposition's effort through boot licking finally paid off as they will acquire this group as soon as the current manager transfer. Unfortunately, although this out-going manager trained and places them to be in a competitive position, the managerial role will be occupied by the leeches through merger. It is out the manager's control as Pepot look at the exiting mentor.

The newly head of Pepot's group asserts her authority towards the group. She realizes that she has authority in the office but didn't receive admiration and respect like the two managers before her. She came to the point that she tried to use intimidation and position to reaching out and being friendly but to no avail. Pepot and the group were molded by the previous leader like a metal ball, solid and battle-tested (previous manager focused more on being a family and productivity). As desperate as she became, the boss was becoming more unhappy each passing day. She questions why all her efforts of reaching out to this group was not working. Pepot knew the answer. "How come that you eagerly want our friendship when you publicly stabbing the persons we looked up on? You're actions speaks for themselves", but Pepot knew it would be senseless to tell this to a hateful individual. Pepot and the group saw it that this boss will never relinquish anything as she is more hungry for power than respect and admiration. They know that the boss will continue to be power-hungry yet empty. Pepot continue each days working, looking at the hopeless, pathetic manager, while waiting for the opportunity to move up.

Morals of the story:

1. Respect is always given, respect for authority, respect for life, respect for everything. Nobody can take away respect from anyone, but sadly, we are the only ones who destroy our "respect" and will result to others disrespecting you. Respect is destroyed through tasteless decisions and actions.

2. Credibility is different from respect, this one is gained. You cannot build authority through unethical ways, lack of credibility will destroy respect and later on extinguish authority.

3. Do not try to destroy malevolent people, they are like time-bombs that will self destruct any moment, nobody wants to be blown up with them. 

4. Instead of hating hateful persons, pity them. They will always do anything on their power to assert their hateful ways. This people will never realize what truly is wrong. They were blinded by that as they will try to put other's to scrutiny while not realizing that they were actually rotting. They will never know what hit them.

5. You can do nothing to change people. Only them can change themselves. But you can continue to move on, look everything on every perspective, and evolve to a better person.

The Game called "LIFE"