Guilty Perks Of The Job

nailit | 18:07 Thu 30th Aug 2018 | ChatterBank

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Done another 5 hour stint at the foodbank distribution centre today. Talking to my manageress this morning when she casually asked how I managed on benefits. Told her that generally I got by ok and was fortunate enough that if I had a bad week money wise that my mum would help me out...food wise...and that I was fairly good at budgeting anyway (always shopping for the 2 for 1 offers etc)
She said that she would give me a foodbank voucher, (for the church that was literally across the road from where I live and was open tonight for collection). I actually felt a bit embarrassed and stressed that I hadn't come to work for the foodbank with the intention of taking its food from those that needed it more than myself. She insisted that I have it and insinuated that as a volunteer it was an occasional 'perk' as most, if not all, of the volunteers are on benefits and struggling anyway.
Ive just collected 3 bags of shopping (some of which I'm sure that ive 'marked up' previously as it looks like my hand writing...)
Its nice to have a perk for ur work but should I feel guilty? (because I do)
Either way it feels good to be a little bit appreciated....with or without the food voucher.
Just curious as to how others would view this little 'perk'?
Thanks

Farage Again.

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andy-hughes

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From what I have read nailit, you are as entitled to the voucher as anyone else, on the basis that you are on benefits, and sometimes find it hard to feed yourself and your family - so you are someone for whom the Foodbank food is intended. I think it's admirable that not only do you volunteer and give up your time and energy, but you also feel embarrassed at being...

20:54 Thu 30th Aug 2018

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