I've often heard the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" as a positive way of saying "speak up to get what you want"... but all too often it actually means "complain to get what you want".
Now I'm all for speaking up, especially if getting what you want will help you to help others... but complaining is never the way to do it. Complaining is a negative reaction to a negative situation; and often adds to the problem.
Giving you grease because you've given grief is just covering up a problem that will eventually work it's way back.
Instead, focus on solutions. Make sure that you ask for, and receive, something positive to make the end results positive.
That's the way for everyone to win.
Keep the light on!
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