The Hidden Dangers of Seafarer's Publicity
Written By: Christopher Torralba ( Seafarer )
Good Day To My Fellow Seafarer's
I just want to share One of the most important lesson that I learned as a Seafarer and actually many of us neglect this thing.
Which I called:
" The Hidden Dangers of Seafarer's Publicity "
I know your eyebrow will move a little bit because of the topic,
but before you tell this is none sense topic read first so you may
past the mistakes that I've done before.
I will give you some Ideas on how you can take care of your hard earned money and some practical tips on how to make it safer not only you while you are onboard and likewise your family that you left behind.
1. House Design:
It is common to Filipino Seafarer's that when they are earning a huge salary normally they want to design their house that signifies that they are a Seafarer, which is not bad because we think that when we have the design in our house or gates having a anchor or steering wheel or a propeller, it simply means it is a seaman's house, am I correct?
It is simplifies the reward of our hard work while we are at sea for us and for our family it is ok.
But the big problem is what about the thefts? or any Kidnapers?
When we use that design you simply attract the thefts to go inside to your house and attract them to take all you have work for,
And what about the safety of your family? but if you design it simple, concrete, and yet lovable to live, you are taking a lesser risk.
so before you make your mansion, make sure the safety of your family not the publicity.
Publicity won't make you richer, It will be more difficult to maintain an extravagant lifestyle, especially if you are not a seafarer anymore.
2. Showing that you have a plenty money :
This is a normal thing because you have this bunch of money because you work hard for it, and simple thing to do while we live is to enjoy the work of our labour.
the problem is not you, the problem is the people who surrounds' you
the people who just asking their chocolates and other stuff when you came home already.
but when the time you are in great danger, or in not good condition onboard. does this people remember you?
no they don't! because all they know is what you have for them this is true, and I know you know it too, there is so much stories to share about yet this one is one of the most.
The time came your vacation becomes plenty and all of the people who ask their packages or anything you can give to them won't help you.
or even asking the question, how are you?
3. Accessories:
Did you remember the news from the television before ?
a seafarer who is a 3rd engr. if I'm not mistaken had been shoot by a gun through a running motorcycle.
and one of the reason is wearing a gold plated necklace which attract the suspect to take advantage of him.
this is the question?
Do you think if you wear a gold accessories in your body in private places like in airport or in shopping malls do you think you will be shoot immediately? I don't think so.
The Problem with this guy is he wears his accessories even in the streets near in his home, so maybe this is not his intention but maybe he forgets the people that surrounds him that can take advantage of him.
Conclusion:
lesson I learned!
* Make Yourself simple yet you don't need to wear a clothes like a beggar to hide your wealth, but make yourself attractive not by wealth but on how you manage your wealth and your family as well.
* Design Your House in the way you love it because the definition of a house if different from a home.
House is just a concrete materials that built by the carpenter that can be destroyed in just a matter of any disaster.
Home is where your family find a refuge and where the love of a family develops.
Don't forget to remove the fancy design which the theft would be attracted.
* How much is your net worth right now does not mean you are secured until you grow old, don't forget that being an employed does not guarantee a lifetime income, learning and exploring money management is a great virtue for all of seafarers.
Want to learn more in securing and growing your hard earned money?
And once again thank you for reading my short blog I hope you will share it too, as they said sharing is caring!
God bless to all seafarers!
