Talking about "Monkeys"

There is a common remark - "When you pay peanut, you will get monkey." In Singapore, most of us know the value of peanut.

In my previous job, I was asked to "catch monkeys" in a non-profit organization. From my experience, "monkeys" are adept at "office politics" - outwitting both the "policymaker/icon of corporate governance" and "watch-dog". I liken whistle blowing to "monkey-catching", and the witty "monkeys" will find ways to "subdue" the whistle blower policy (as recommended by NCSS), and hence they will still reach the "peak" as depicted in the painting. Will they fall from the peak? I reckon they will "pay the debt of nature" in due course.

In conclusion, the whistle blowers must be tactful, and be prepared to lose their jobs if the whistle blower policy (policymaker/icon of corporate governance) fails to "protect their rice bowls".

Interestingly, there are five monkeys in the painting and they are only worth $1,200/- in our art gallery corner.

Why are human beings behaving like "monkeys" in our materialistic society? I reckon they lack of moral values. Each of us has different set of moral values according to one's religion and upbringing.