wayji Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I would love to hear about times when people were able to overcome jealousy/ envy when someone else benefits in a pay it forward type of way. Why is it easier to do this with strangers than people you know? It's hard to do it in the job world, when everything is so unstable and jobs require luck and good timing. Link to post Share on other sites
freelo Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 It's a very good question. I think generosity should be reserved for those who truly deserve it. I used to help anyone and everyone who even implied that they needed help-but now I carefully choose people I want to help. And in job situations-I wouldn't dream of helping someone else unless I knew them well, knew they'd excel in the position and would most likely be grateful and appreciative of the gesture. Ultimately I think jealousy only arises when you're attempting to help someone that you believe doesn't really deserve it. In that case, I think it's better to just NOT help them-because you're not ready or willing to give just yet. I think it's sometimes easier to do it with strangers because you have less history with them-less painful baggage to think about. Link to post Share on other sites
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