TREAT THEM FAIRLY

I came across my former landlord's driver this morning.

Of course, we gisted. I learnt that months after we moved out, the flat we left is still vacant. We took time to clean and mop the house and leave it in great shape so I know it isn't in a state of disrepair. The problem appears to be the price they've set the rent at - IT IS TOO HIGH FOR SUCH A REMOTE LOCATION.

I felt it was too expensive when we moved in but insisting on my own way would have strained my marriage. Immediately the opportunity for cost-cutting came, the house was my first suggestion, lol.

Dear Lagos Landlord/Landlady, your houses are generally too expensive! The people that don't mind paying your unending fees are mainly the same ones your Oba threatened to throw in the Lagoon...So, after paying your exorbitant house rent, you also want to disenfranchise them? Think deeply and critically before you decide which side you want to take in this matter ooo... #‎JustSaying

 

As we continued the gist, the driver started complaining bitterly about how stingy the landlord is. He talked about how he was under-paid and over-utilized. He talked about how his boss once sent him to withdraw 10 million Naira and he delivered faithfully. He also talked about how he asked his boss for assistance in order to pay his child's school fees and was told to go and borrow from his church. I believe that is the main issue for now, lol. All these were in response to my "How are my former landlord and his family doing?" ooo.

I know someone will say that if he is that bitter, he should resign his job. That's a fair statement. I'm just wondering if I want to be in my former landlord's shoes now - being driven around the treacherous Lagos roads by someone who is harbouring bitterness against me...

 

I kept trying to tell the driver to see God in his current situation. I asked him if the school fees had been paid and he said "yes". He is still bitter and angry. I will continue to pray for all of them. I just thought I should point out to everyone to check the way we relate with our staff and subordinates. The world we live in requires it; God's word demands it.

"Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal, knowing ye also have a Master in heaven" (Colossians 4:1)

 

"And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him" (Ephesians 6:9)

 

Enjoy your day.