My House Help’s Unexpected Negotiation
She Shocked Me - And I Loved It
Last Diwali, our house help came to me and said,
“Didi, I’ve learned how to clean sofas and chimneys. I watched YouTube. Can we increase my rate by ₹300?”
No hesitation.
No emotional appeal.
No guilt.
She showed me what she had learned.
She explained the extra work she could now handle.
And she asked-calmly, confidently.
I said yes immediately.
Not just because she deserved it.
But because she didn’t think like someone limited to a role.
She thought like someone investing in her skill set
That moment reminded me of something important:
Growth isn’t about where you start.
It’s about how boldly you expand beyond it.
And confidence doesn’t come from titles.
It comes from effort-and the courage to claim its value.
I said yes immediately. Not just because she deserved it. But because she didn’t think like someone limited to a role.
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