Accepting help..

Yesterday (Monday 13th) was not a good day for myself, and many others where I work. The second I walked into work, I was informed that I needed to watch a short movie before going out on to the dock to work. These short movies are always from the president of the company about how the company as a whole is doing, etc, etc.

Well he went on and on about how they have tried to save money by consolidating here, and there, cutting routes here and there, and even lowering costs to the customers. This was just not enough to keep the company moving in the right direction.

The end of his speech he informs us that effective that day, that all employees, salary, hourly, mgmt, etc. will be taking a 5 % wage cut. No warning at all.

This is huge for me. Not that I make a large amount of money, but I like many budget for just about every dollar that comes in.

After hearing this news, I immediately started thinking about where I needed to cut my spending to make for this loss in income. Like many the first thing to go is the gym.

Now a little background for those that do not know me.

I originally started really going to the gym and training because of my little brother. I have a younger brother that is much bigger then myself. He has worked out for a long time. Every time I would go back home, he would always give a little finger poke to my chest area, and ask when I was going to start working out. So being sick of that finger poke, I began to workout. Hired a trainer, and started seeing the results that I was looking forward to. This trainer took be to a couple local bodybuilding shows, and then I went to a couple on my own, and the bug had bit me. I want to get up on that stage. Just once, to see what kind of shape I can be in. Even if I get last place, I know I achieved something by just getting up there.

So anyway, I called the gym, and told them about my dilemma and that I just could not afford to continue on with the high rates (350/month w/trainer).

I received an e-mail a few minutes ago from the owner of the gym, that I should not worry about the money and they I should keep coming to the gym, because they have a show to get me ready for. When I read that, I had mixed emotions.

1. Wow, I can still continue to train with the trainers, and this show may still be a reality.

2. I can't keep going in and train for free, everyone else has to pay, and I am no different, and if anyone finds out I am training for free.

As I type this, I am going to accept the help from the gym, and do what I can do to get myself ready for this show, and while I am doing it, I am going to do my best to motivate others while I am there to better themselves as well.

I am learning a little something here. By accepting the help of others I am actually helping others. By turning down the help of others you can actually offend them. I guess it goes back to the saying, "Pay it forward".

Have a great day everyone..