Greed

The world is getting greedier and greedier! There's the obvious ones that we all see: banks, millionaires, wall street, etc. But what about the everyday people?

Recently I saw an example on cable television, when an agent was willing to give up part of their commission to help get their client a fully furnished apartment. But then the client didn't want it unless they also got a flat-screen tv. Of course, it didn't happen. Couldn't the person be grateful for what they were getting?

At work, we try to give our clients the absolute lowest deal possible, sacrificing part of the commission sometimes. And yet, we still have clients, who have been loyal for years, complaining that we're not giving them enough. We're giving them too much! We have to make a living as well. But the whiny, greedy people just keep demanding more. They know that they're getting the absolute best deal possible. They are. But they're so selfish, they keep asking for more. Why? Why can't they be happy with what they're getting? Why do they have to keep asking for more?

According to Proverbs 15:27: "A greedy man brings trouble to his family." What these people don't realize is that they will end up miserable. If someone buys a cruise from my company, and then complains that they wanted more, which we don't give them, then they will not be able to fully enjoy their trip. It won't be the positive experience they want their vacation to be. In their miserable attitude, they will blame their unhappiness on us, when in reality it is their own greed and unsatisfied heart that makes them miserable.

Be grateful with what you have! If you can afford to take a cruise, then enjoy the cruise for what it is, and don't demand extras that you don't need. If someone else is providing you with a service, thank them. Appreciate the work they are doing for you.

Travel!

I work for a travel agency, but not as an agent. I've never done any serious traveling in my life that required a travel agent, so I knew very little about the topic. HOWEVER, now that I've seen the industry from this angle, I would NEVER plan a cruise or rail trip by myself. Too much could go wrong! Why would I want to do that to myself? Why would anyone? Cruise businesses are getting lazy, cheap, and even going out of business. You NEED someone in your corner, and that's your travel agent.

Oh! And if you're stupid enough to book without travel insurance, but your agent is so nice that they'll fight to get you some money back, you BETTER shut up and be nice about it. Complaining about how long it takes, or a minor mistake is just RUDE! I don't know how the agents keep their cool on the phone with you. We're doing extra work to get you a lot of money, and none for us, so smile and say thank you. Jerks. Learn some manners and class.