When It Pours, It Pours In Torrents

You know, I am a firm believer of Murphy's Law. I also believe in fate and destiny. And obviously, karma.

You know, I sometimes wonder, how people can get through life without a teeny weeny bit of conscience but I do noticed how at times, it catches up with them.

I had a staff who, when he worked for me, was always short of funds, probably due to weakness in managing his money. When his motorcycle broke down and beyond repair, he wanted to buy a second-hand one from his friend but he didn't have the cash, I can't remember exactly how much but I think it about MYR 1,500.00.

Well, he asked for a loan from me and knowing how exasparating it is not to have money and transport to boot, I loaned him the money in goodwill, interest free and repayment period of 6 months. He left without notice after the 3 months, with about MYR 800.00 still unpaid. My admin staff still held on to the motorcycle grants and told him to pay up before we give back to him but there were no actions. 3 - 4 years has since passed and out of the blue, he called me today and said he wants to pay me the balance to get back his motorcycle's grant. The reason?? His motorcycle was detained by the police for not having a valid road tax.

I told him that as long as he settled what is dued me, I will just release the grant to him back, as per our agreement, I am not angry, in fact, I am just glad that the outstanding will be resolved finally.