Matthew 20: 1-16

Hi from Starbucks in  Broussard, Louisiana. Trying to blog on a MacBook Pro whilst sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte - just like the creative types do :P 

Finally finished reading the 48 days book (although it did take me longer than 48 days, at least I got there!) So here begins my 'Countdown to the Work I love' - (the name of the activity section after each chapter).

What I found interesting with one of the activities is 'read Matthew 20:1-16'. Not having touched the Bible too much since my school days, I turned to my rather less frequented Bible iPhone App.
What has it got to do with job searching? In a nutshell it refers to workers of the vineyard getting the same pay for a day's work regardless of the time of the day they were hired. The parable implies that in the Kingdom of God, everyone is treated the same regardless of when they chose to join. Or rather, the master of the house can choose to compensate the workers in whatever rate they think they are worth, or treat everyone all the same.

Is it the same in the real professional world?

The 48 days book provided examples of those who were able to negotiate for more than their worth, but at the end of the day, it is really up to the employer, and to the employee, whether they are being paid more than just can be measured by cold hard cash. The recipient can choose to be happy about it, or otherwise.

Food for thought for those seeking more, or having a love to boast the % raise they have had since they last signed onto something. It is all relative.

I've posted a link here of the parable for those who may be interested.