The salary of a specialist Doctor in Cuba is around 20 USD per month
With this fact, I want to start this post, which isn’t about that, but rather about gratitude.
Many know that Hive is an alternative source of income for countries where currencies are constantly devaluing. In my case, it’s Cuba.
I never thought I would write a post like this, but I’ve been taught to be grateful above all.
So let’s begin with the story.
A few days ago was my sister’s birthday.
My sister is the youngest of all the siblings, and of course, we spoil her as such.
She and I have a pact. If I can, I have to give her some snacks.
Some might find this a bit unorthodox. But this way, I don’t have to stress about finding a gift (which she might not like), and she gets one of the things she enjoys most.
The snack that is a must-have are chips like Lays. Her favorite flavor is BBQ.
These snacks have an average price of 4 USD (about 25% of a doctor’s salary).
Making an effort, I could barely buy her one without compromising the rest of the expenses that depend on my "salary" (considering that I’m not a doctor yet, what I receive is much less)
On top of this, a few days earlier, my sister had her headphones stolen on public transport.
My mom approached me to see if I could help her find a quality pair.
I started the search. Finding quality headphones is a very difficult task.
In Cuba, those sold in stores like Shein or Temu are overpriced.
I only had one option left, which was above my salary and what my mom could afford.
This is where Hive comes in.
The headphones that best fit what we wanted were the Redmi Buds 4 Active (average price in Cuba 22 USD)
Of course, I didn’t tell my mom the price; I knew it would make her sad not to be able to give my sister a gift. So, it was time to use part of my savings from Hive.
Hive came to save the day!
Quick Reflection ;)
I’ve been here for just over a year.
I’m not the best creator, nor do I have a content plan. I just try to share what I enjoy in this life.
I can say that I’ve been doing quite well. It hasn’t been easy, and sometimes I get a bit discouraged, but Hive is now my digital home.
With the savings I’ve accumulated during this time (I think I’ve managed well), I was able to buy my sister’s gift and another pair of headphones for myself (I needed them too and took advantage of the seller’s offer).
But what I take away from this expense isn’t so much how much I spent, but being sure that in the long run, I can recover it by sharing what I love.
Hive isn’t perfect, but it gives you more than what you’re capable of giving it. I’m grateful for that.
I ended up spending around 60 USD
Before being on Hive, I never imagined I could spend that much money on a gift. 60 USD is equivalent to three salaries above the average in Cuba, so it’s impossible to think about that.
That’s why I think it’s time to thank everyone who interacts with me, those who vote, and especially the communities that support me, like HiveCuba, which never fails to help and guide us.
Special thanks to Galen, who helped me understand the basics of Hive and follow good practices to grow here since I arrived.
I would have to thank many people, but that would make the post too long. So if you’re reading this, thank you for dedicating a few minutes of your day to me.
If you’re new, you might feel overwhelmed because you’re not receiving as much curation as you’d like. I must say I’ve been there too, and I still am.
Posts on Hive are a rollercoaster when it comes to curation. That’s why don’t base your growth here solely on curation.
Curations are important; they keep content creators profitable. Think of this aspect as a snowball.
Each post is a new opportunity to grow the snowball. After a year, you’ll see the change.
In fact, a wise entrepreneur likes to say that if you want to quit something, do it for a year first and then decide if you want to quit.
It’s true; after a year here (and if you do things right), you will have learned something, and of course, you will have grown in such a way that the level of curation will increase.
That’s my advice for everyone. Stick around for a year, create content consistently, interact regularly, and after a year, make your decision. It’s easier that way.
Hive, and especially the community, knows how to reward those brave enough to keep adding value here.
I’m not an example by any means; I could do better, but I’m very happy with what I’ve achieved so far. Should I improve? Always, and that will come in time.
Now it’s time to thank everyone who reads me, comments, and votes. It’s because of you that I’m here. Because as my grandmother says, money comes and goes, but friends are always there, and in Hive, they’re just a post away.
To you, my dear reader and digital friend, thank you very much for allowing me to grow and, above all, for letting me give this gift to my sister.
I’ve gone on a bit longer than I wanted. Now I’ll say goodbye.
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Image used are my own
