“Time banking”, a new concept in Romania

“time banking”, a new concept in romania Time is one of the most precious resources of modern society. We are living at a time when each minute is important.

Time is one of the most precious resources of modern society. We are living at a time when each minute is important. Most frequently, we all feel, at the end of a long day, that we have not managed to accomplish everything we set out to do. On the other hand, doing too much keeps us away from our families, creating frustration and misunderstanding. As in every modern society, in Romania, too, people complain they don't have enough time. However, a group of creative people have found an interesting solution to this problem.


The concept of "time banking" is a revolutionary idea that allows people to build supportive networks and help each other. For example, if someone enjoys driving, he or she can help someone who doesn't drive go from one place to another.


Diana Habuc is 28 years old. She works as foreign language trainer for some big companies in Bucharest, where she teaches French to people of different ages and with different levels of proficiency in this language. Her job means she has to travel a lot in Bucharest, which is a very busy city, which takes her a lot of time.


"I could use a personal driver when I have to move from one place to another over a big distance and in a short period of time. This would be a big help for me."


Diana believes that time banking is a good idea. She would be willing to provide translation services in exchange for transportation in Bucharest:


"I am willing to offer my foreign language skills in exchange for being driven to work. For example, I could give free lessons in French, English and Romanian to the children of people who can give me a lift to work.  Or I could translate all sorts of documents and graduation papers. I could do things people are unable to do themselves or for which they don't want to pay. Or I can translate website and blogs."


Alexandru Dan is an ambitious young man from Zalau, in western Romania who studies history and philosophy. He is the initiator of the time banking concept in Romania after reading how successful it is in many countries in Europe and the United States. The idea has not yet taken off, but Alexandru is a persevering young man who believes time banking may also become popular in Romania. Alexandru Dan:


"The time bank consists of a database with the names of all those who wish to take part in the project. Each of these persons contributes something, which can be anything they like. For example, one family may need someone to clean their house, another may need someone to help their children with the homework. Let's say the latter family does the cleaning for the former family. The time spent there is translated into hours and deposited in the time bank. In exchange, the second family will then spend the same amount doing homework with their children."


So money is not the most important factor when it comes to satisfying people's needs. Sometimes it's all about time. So time banking may provide a solution to this problem in a not too distant future. 



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