Re: How productive were you today…
Yeah Bobby, that’s what it’s like in all the 3rd world countries. If you happen to know someone even a clerk, things get done while you sit at home or without paying the penalty. Most of my family not lived in the country to have such contacts. My father did tell me to contact some of his family (Some of his school/college mates hold good positions in different govt dept. But being out of touch for such a long period, he does not think it’s a good idea to connect when his daughter needs something especially when he himself is not present here) but I was not comfortable contacting them. Being a DIY person, I prefer to deal with things on my own because I always end up doing things better/smoother than when taking a favor. And it feels rewarding too. Unless going through an extremely bad situation when you dont have a choice but to accept someone’s help only then I do but mostly avoid.
I felt uncomfortable contacting people I dont like and dont meet to ask for a favor. Told my father, I’ll get that done myself. Knowing me, he didnt say anything. So, one thing happened after another and before I knew it, the job was done and I was home. All this without anyone’s favor or help in or outside the offices, all on my own. While I saw long queues of people waiting. So this is a blessing of God.