I was ashamed I am a cleaner when I first started this business. Not because Im a cleaner, but because my parents work so hard their whole life so that I can come to Australia for my further studies. Despite life given me the best circumstances yet thats the best I can do.
With that meaning in mind, it was easily feel frustrated, angry and piss off.
Little did I know, this journey had became the most profound experience. I got the privilege to work alongside with incredibly hardworking individuals who wants to improve quality of life for their loved ones.
Fast forward a decade later, fate had granted me a platform to create a profound impact in the lives of cleaners through Whistle Clean. We want every cleaner’s journey with us felt respected, being empowered whether that be financially, emotionally, physically, even spiritually. Fueled by this mission, it had given me even more hunger to redefine cleaner’s work environment and elevate industry’s expectations.
The meaning we assign to our lives and work profoundly influences our feelings, whether it’s a sense of purpose, motivation, or belief. I am determined to change the narrative around the perception of cleaners. No longer should they be seen as:
“someone” who cleans toilets after hours
“someone” working behind the scenes
“someone” under appreciated
“someone” referred to as just “cleaners” without a name
“someone” easily taken advantage of
“someone” unknown cleaning our workplaces
It is very sad to witness cleaners being defined in that way.
The good news is, we have the power to redefine their meaning.
At Whistle Clean, we see cleaners as “someone” who bring light, oxygen, clarity and harmony into each space they enter, leaving behind clear energy for people to create from a fresh perspective. They leave spaces that are cleansed, energised, uplifted and refreshed allowing for new vision and new creation in the world.
Many years ago, I heard this story about these 3 bricklayer.
They are doing the same tasks with each assigning a different meaning to their work, raises questions about their sense of purpose, job satisfaction, and happiness.
So, my invitation is to ask
What meaning do you attach to your work?
Would love to hear your POV.
