Christmas wash list
Our heavy-duty washing machine conked out for the nth time and my household staff took turns calling the service center and figuring out a strategy on how to survive without a washing machine. The service center provided us with two options: to have the timer replaced like they did four months ago or to buy a brand-new one. My driver suggested we buy a new one and have the old one bought by the same supplier so we can save some money. I didn’t even have the slightest idea there was that kind of option and neither was my driver sure, but since it didn’t hurt to ask, I had my maid inquire and found out that my old washer could be bought for P1,000! That was a wonderful surprise as I would then end up saving some money to buy a new one. Plus, I would earn from what I could’ve have just thrown away. The next thing we had to decide on was the model we were going to buy.
As we were busily calling, researching, comparing models, and then waiting for our new washer to be delivered, our dirty clothes were accumulating and my staff in charge of the laundry department eventually gave up trying to hand wash all our clothes. After consulting with me, we decided to neatly pack all the clothes to be sent for washing in a nearby Laundromat. After realizing it would cost a fortune to have all our clothes that have accumulated for four days to be washed, all the clothes were brought back home again and my staff sat down with me again for a new plan of action.
The new washer came just before we ran out of clothes to wear. It was like there was a washing festival that transpired in my laundry area when almost everyone in my household, except the cook, took turns familiarizing themselves with our new washer and then helping each other out get all our clothes washed. It took a total of two whole days to finish off our laundry.
It was a joy to watch everyone in my household rejoice together as the new washer exceeded their expectations and worked perfectly well with their washing style, etc. I love the fact that they were all involved in the decision-making. All I basically did was ask questions, throw in some suggestions, inquire about what works best for my staff and then, of course, pay for the new washing machine. In the end, it was my staff who called the shots. They’re the very people who would have to use the washer every day, anyway, and would have to contend with whatever problems it brings as a result of improper use. Because they’re the boss, I know our clothes and our new washer are definitely in good hands.
