Some people take kindness for weakness, thinking that they can take advantage of you.

A Lady at work (at one of the places I am employed at) who wanted me to do duty on the side for her as she paid me directly in cash found out different.

She expected to use me and my time for her convenience and thought handing out money would reel me in.

I do not know where some people come from and what is going on in their minds.

I stayed quiet to let her run her mouth and set up plans so she could think she was controlling the situation while the entire time I was the one who was running the show. Now she has received a harsh blow.

I put my foot down.

My Supervisor told me to tell the lady I had an additional job scheduled to prevent the lady from further acquiring my service.

However, I am not the type to lie for convenience unless it is necessary.

People lie so much in their daily lives or routine that it becomes second nature to them thinking that lies are the only way to go or to get what they want- and that may be true for those used to deception, but I prefer honesty over cowardice.

I told this conniving Woman “No” more than once and told my supervisor again about the situation as the lady phoned me up today asking if I would mind working on the side for her two days this week.

I told the woman nonchalantly “No, I don’t want to”.

My supervisor said she would call the woman and speak with her as I firmly stated that I am there to do my assigned shifts and that is it!