Feel like writing these days. Perhaps it’s the inactivity of my mind of late that’s been bogging me down. Would like to express myself more and perhaps take a stand in ideals. Too often have I given in to explaining both points of views that I can accept almost anything that happens to me.

Was helping my ex-boss fix up one of the computers I assembled for him. It contracted a virus I believe and started acting funny. A couple of years ago, I used to be glad helping most people fix their computer woes. These days, I still help out in solving such problems, but I grudgingly comply. After providing my services, my ex-boss asked me how much I would charge him for the effort put in. Honestly, I have no idea how to charge for these things. Perhaps it’s been ingrained in me to be helpful towards other people. Only these days, time isn’t as much a luxury as I could afford to spend before. That probably explains why I’m not really happy helping people out with their computer problems these days. He (my ex-boss) said I should charge for my services, and that I should not always undervalue myself (ironically, this is the same thing I was told at an interview lately from a prospective employer). In summary, people tell me not to short change myself, otherwise, you will be taken advantage of.

Heh, it’s not that I’m expecting something out of helping others, but some people do take my expertise for granted and I really do get annoyed. At the very least, show some appreciation more than just a simple thank you. I really do go out of my way sometimes to fix these problems, and I won’t say ‘no’ to a request only because I can perform something helpful to someone. Heh, it’s paradoxical I guess, depending on how one reciprocates, I can offer more for less or vice versa.