That comment about my "charity work" actually being ego work hit me hard

I was in a Facebook group for volunteers last fall, and someone called me out after I posted about a food bank shift. They said I kept mentioning how many hours I logged and how tired I was. They asked me if I was doing it for the people or for the pat on the back. At first I got defensive, but I sat with it for a few days. I realized they were right - I was treating volunteering like a competition with myself. I stopped tracking hours after that and just showed up when I could. It changed how I see service completely. Has anyone else had a comment like that that made you rethink a big part of your life?

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victor_carr2515d ago

Tough pill to swallow" is right, but swallowing it made you healthier in the long run.

nathan_hill607d ago

Seems like a lot of drama over some hours logged.

matthew86415d ago

That's a tough pill to swallow but it sounds like it really helped you.