goes unpunished. The first time I heard that phrase was from my trainer after I described a situation I had encountered. BTW, my trainer, is an ordained Presbyterian minister whose wisdom and generosity are well known. Having been taught to do good deeds and getting caught in the vise of some peoples' inexplicable reactions to receiving a boon, was and is confusing.
I saved a client about $370 of expenses because of the rides to and from airports as well as one night of lodging providing by friends. The meeting planner was appreciative but the accountants had to have receipts. These are not normally given by friends who provide transportation and a couch.
I took my friend to dinner as a thank you in lieu of a night at the hotel. Dinner was a 1/6 of the cost of the hotel room plus a cab. The accountants don't think or care about how much the company was saved only if they can see a receipt. Of course, all these mileage machinations took my time because they wanted the exact bridge toll and mileage numbers. Funny thing, at the going rate of 50 cent per mile, they owe me $8 more than the amount of the reimbursement I requested. My TakeAway: Sadly, Sherwood is right. This good deed has been punished. Have yours?
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