Dear Google Local Guides Team,
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Sagor Ahmed , and I am a Level 6 Local Guide who has been actively contributing to Google Maps for a long time with sincere dedication. I’ve added reviews, photos, and meaningful information to help others navigate and discover places more easily.
However, I feel quite disheartened and overlooked. Despite reaching Level 6, I have never received any gifts, perks, or even invitations to any Local Guides events. I’ve always been motivated by the spirit of helping others, but this lack of recognition has made me feel discouraged and upset.
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Hello @Maksudur_Rahman congratulations on your achievement at Level 6 which is very extraordinary and full of sincere dedication.
As a fellow Local Guide, I also feel how our struggles contribute to providing reviews, photos, editing maps, and so on. I myself do it voluntarily, and there is a feeling of joy in being able to help the business owners we review, and fellow Google Maps users.
Without realizing it, I have reached Level 10 and continue to contribute happily. If one day Google Maps gives a perks, prizes or something, just think of it as an additional bonus. It is not something I asked for and expected by contributing this. If I don’t get it, I avoid feeling unappreciated and disappointed. Because that is not my motivation as a Local Guide.
Finding new friends from various countries and stay connected each other on this platform is already a priceless gift. I am proud to be part of this global community. Hopefully you can feel the same way
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Thank you @BudionoS
That’s a very great approach to this. We appreciate your comments and contributions on the forum and even on Google maps.
@Maksudur_Rahman it will be very nice for you as well to participate voluntarily without expecting any gifts in return. Hope you can get over that and contribute good quality to improve Google maps.
Happy guiding
Cheers
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I’ve reached Level 9 @Maksudur_Rahman and have never received those things either. I’m always surprised when I see other LGs complain, as I never had any expectation of any rewards. Personal satisfaction and the ability to do something that helps others, is all the reward I need to keep me motivated.
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Thank you @SholaIB for your appreciation