Tricycle Driver Expresses Thoughts Against Job Discrimination
A tricycle driver recently went viral online after sharing his thoughts on how some people belittle his job.
Recently, Guardario Gotual, a Facebook user, expressed his feelings in a heartfelt post, addressing the common misconception that tricycle drivers earn very little. The post quickly circulated online and elicited reactions from the netizens.
In his post, Guardario acknowledged that tricycle drivers may earn less compared to those with jobs in air-conditioned offices, but he emphasized that their work is different. Unlike an 8-hour office job, driving a tricycle requires continuous effort.
The income they bring home depends entirely on their hard work and determination. He pointed out that if a driver is lazy, they won’t earn enough, but if they hustle, they can provide well for their families.
With enough effort, they can even afford little luxuries like ice cream, pizza, and donuts for their loved ones.
The hardworking man also emphasized the challenges tricycle drivers face daily. Whether under the scorching sun or in heavy rain, they travel through traffic, avoiding large vehicles just to safely transport their passengers to their destinations.
Guardario called for respect for tricycle drivers, noting that people often don’t realize how tough their job can be. He extended his salute to fellow tricycle drivers, encouraging them to be patient with those who look down on their work.
The latter urged them to take pride in their job, as it is what puts food on their tables and provides for their families.
Here is the full post:
“Barya lang daw kinikita ko sa pag Tricycle Yes tama po kayo.. Barya lang talaga kumpara sa mga naka aircon. Iba kasi ang trabaho namin kumpara sa mga pumapasok ng 8 hrs/day.! Eto ang literal na kailangan mong kumilos para kumita, Pag tamad ka NGA NGA ka. Naka depende sayo kung gusto mong mag ulam ng tuyo o pag uwi mo ay may bitbit kang masarap na ulam para sa pamilya mo. Kung wala kang pambili ng bigas at ulam bumyahe ka, Pag uwi mo may bonus ka pang ice cream at pzza at isang dosenang donuts. Kaya sa mga nang mamaliit sa ganitong trabaho. Konting RESPETO naman po Dahil di nyo din alam kung gaano kahirap bumyahe ng tirik ang araw or malakas ang ulan at pakipag patintero sa malalaking sasakyan sa kalsada maihatid lang kayo sa inyong pupuntahan. Kaya sa mga tropang Tricycle Driver dyan. BIG SALUTE sa inyo. Habaan natin ang pasensya natin sa mga taong mapang mata at mapang husga. Mahalin natin ang trabahong nagbibigay satin ng masaganang pagkain sa lamesa”
In a previous report, a tricycle driver voices frustration after 2 passengers pay P45 for five-kilometer trip
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
