Lonenely sigma
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I was returning from school. I live in the capital of my country and living conditions and earnings are quite good here, especially for modern jobs.
All of a sudden, one grandpa on the street gave me a piece of paper and at first I ignored him but then when I read it, it was a location he wanted to go to. It was his first time in the capital, and he asked me to show him the way there.
I realized it would be easier to just walk to there with him than to explain the way. So, having nothing to do and wanting to help, I walked with him for 20 minutes to the location he asked me.
He told me that he was here to ask the state for some sort of financial help and was directed to the main bank.
It turns out he is from a very poor and remote part of the country, with his pension being 4 times less than the average salary in the capital and 10 times less than what most young people who do modern jobs earn.
Apparently I am the only one who wanted to help him. He offered to buy me something and I obviously refused. I shook his hand and we wished eachother the best of luck.
Despite being a social outcast, despite being unlovable, which are all causes for sadness, I felt so spoiled. I never faced financial problems, I travel, and most of the capital is no different. This gave me a reality check.
All of a sudden, one grandpa on the street gave me a piece of paper and at first I ignored him but then when I read it, it was a location he wanted to go to. It was his first time in the capital, and he asked me to show him the way there.
I realized it would be easier to just walk to there with him than to explain the way. So, having nothing to do and wanting to help, I walked with him for 20 minutes to the location he asked me.
He told me that he was here to ask the state for some sort of financial help and was directed to the main bank.
It turns out he is from a very poor and remote part of the country, with his pension being 4 times less than the average salary in the capital and 10 times less than what most young people who do modern jobs earn.
Apparently I am the only one who wanted to help him. He offered to buy me something and I obviously refused. I shook his hand and we wished eachother the best of luck.
Despite being a social outcast, despite being unlovable, which are all causes for sadness, I felt so spoiled. I never faced financial problems, I travel, and most of the capital is no different. This gave me a reality check.