It Shouldn’t Always be About Money, by Lawan Bukar Maigana
Richness is beyond having money. That is exactly what the fifth Law of Power, “So much depends on reputation—guard it with your life,” promotes, teaches, and tries to instill in people.
Recently, my organization paid for some radio slots for programs and jingles at a popular radio station through me, being the Communication Officer of the organization. The money was huge.
Some discounts were made which I can comfortably claim if I wanted to, but I couldn’t even though it is a popular practice among some journalists, PR persons, and communication officers.
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A lot of them make huge money anytime some monies were approved by their organizations for media projects. But, no, my conscience fought me and won.
I told my friend through whom I made the payment that I care so much about my reputation. Hence, I would inform my organization that huge money was discounted and I did.
Then I felt safe and happy. I told myself that I would be distrusted when my employer finds out that a huge discount was made and I pocketed it. We just have to protect our image. Money doesn’t matter sometimes.
Lawan Bukar Maigana writes from Maiduguri and can be reached via email: [email protected]
