shockers: unforeseen turn of events in contrast of what you expected. i remember American Idol season 8 and its shocking results, that Kris Allen won. lot of people apparently expected otherwise. this time I'm the one who experienced a shocker, though it's not very shocking for me, i don't know why.
maybe that's why i was caught unprepared when that thing happened. sad to say and unfortunate enough, i was sacked. yeah, after roughly two weeks at work, i was out with a very unacceptable reason for many. they sacked me because the executives their have to choose from a lot of SEO trainees like me who will stay and advance further to the next level. they told me that i'm one of the many they've already sacked after signing a contract that turned out to be pointless and meaningless. they're broke it anyway, and i don't want to dig deep into it as it would only waste much more of my time. for me, i care a little, but not to the point of getting pissed off or whining about why it happened. i was monotonous and just took it all in. there's sadness of course but only little.
i told myself, well? brilliant! if you don't want me, then don't. it's their loss anyway. besides, a lot of opportunities await me out there. i want to embrace and stick faithfully on being positive and patient when it comes to these things. i accepted it and kept in mind that there's reason why it all end up that way. if there's any consolation, it would be the short time experience i had and that's one of those things that matter. i've learned and i could use those in future.
i told my parents about it. they're saddened and blamed the company. i told them it's all right, i don't care, let them be. no point if i wallow in disappointment.
it happens, the shocker. it will always be, even if we condition ourselves to anticipate expected and unexpected happenings. guess i have to take another journey of exploring and finding. eventually i'll found what i've been looking for. hope, determination, and patience are at my side, and especially God who was, is, and always will be GREAT.
29 July 2009
24 July 2009
best way to learn: to do
working is very tiring, but i know that it's worth it. since i got hired, i've been tired and drained when i got home. if i would rate myself at work, it would be 6 or 7 'cause i'm still familiarising myself with the whole process. many tasks to learn every single day. i'm not complaining, really. i'm kind of looking forward to how i will perform. many thanks to my additional interest with computers and the Internet.
one of the things i like about my work is the minimum supervision. the one in charge gives instructions and it's up to how you will execute it. just keep the instructions in tact ,and finish and submit your report at the end. work on your own, learn on your own, discover, then do it. to do is very effective way of learning. like an adventure, an exploration. given the basics you become creative in applying them to produce meaningful and satisfying results. there would be mistakes along the way, but it's trial and error when done. i like that kind of work process.
so far, i can say i'm doing good. sometimes i get crappy and all (because of that miserable desktop computer and whatnot, which occasionally hangs up and breaks the momentum), nevertheless it's fun and exciting. quite surprised of myself 'cause i was expecting i'll get somewhat messed up because of my lack of enough confidence. but, hey, i conquered it and got out fine and good. God is really good. never underestimate His force and influence. they would struck you unrecognizable (not in a violent way..go figure).
i don't know what lies ahead tomorrow, next month, or on years to come. all I know is that i won't be a burden anymore to my parents, i work for self-development and professional development, experience, and to find fulfillment in everything i do and may be for the benefit of others other than myself.
one of the things i like about my work is the minimum supervision. the one in charge gives instructions and it's up to how you will execute it. just keep the instructions in tact ,and finish and submit your report at the end. work on your own, learn on your own, discover, then do it. to do is very effective way of learning. like an adventure, an exploration. given the basics you become creative in applying them to produce meaningful and satisfying results. there would be mistakes along the way, but it's trial and error when done. i like that kind of work process.
so far, i can say i'm doing good. sometimes i get crappy and all (because of that miserable desktop computer and whatnot, which occasionally hangs up and breaks the momentum), nevertheless it's fun and exciting. quite surprised of myself 'cause i was expecting i'll get somewhat messed up because of my lack of enough confidence. but, hey, i conquered it and got out fine and good. God is really good. never underestimate His force and influence. they would struck you unrecognizable (not in a violent way..go figure).
i don't know what lies ahead tomorrow, next month, or on years to come. all I know is that i won't be a burden anymore to my parents, i work for self-development and professional development, experience, and to find fulfillment in everything i do and may be for the benefit of others other than myself.
11 July 2009
what a feeling
had another job interview early morning of 9 July in Cityland Shaw Tower in Mandaluyong. this time the job's an internet blogger. have to wake up as early as 4.00 to get ready. i remember waking up this early when i was in high school, and honestly i don't like the feeling especially if you had an unsatisfied hours of sleep because of staying up late the previous evening. i arrived and met the interviewer. he said he was interested in my application because of my interest in writing which is one of the requirements they need in the position. he asked me some unfamiliar terms like SEO, and some about marketing. i got a plus on writing i believe, but in marketing or about sales, i know nothing about. i told him I'm an easy-learner. he asked me usual interview questions and after that he said they'll contact me if i'm in. ###
last 8 July, after doing the laundry, i've been thinking. it was raining then and i decided to take a bath. i've been thinking about the rain, and how these past days our place was deprived of a single drop and how the scorching heat made us complain and almost curse it. i suddenly began to relate the quote: 'All good things to those who wait' to our wait for the delayed rainy season. that quote's right about most things, if not all things. patience is a good virtue, and i'm happy to say i have enough of it. few moments in my life have I been impatient. sometimes what i've thought of wanting, whether material things or not a long time ago will suddenly come least expected, which would really feel good because the wait's worth it. just by believing we'll get what we want, coupled of course by working to get it. if what we want is meant to be, then we'll have it at the right time for a right reason. God is undeniably good. He knows what's good all the time. whether you're a believer or not, He'll remain as the primary force and mover of all things. ###
last 8 July, after doing the laundry, i've been thinking. it was raining then and i decided to take a bath. i've been thinking about the rain, and how these past days our place was deprived of a single drop and how the scorching heat made us complain and almost curse it. i suddenly began to relate the quote: 'All good things to those who wait' to our wait for the delayed rainy season. that quote's right about most things, if not all things. patience is a good virtue, and i'm happy to say i have enough of it. few moments in my life have I been impatient. sometimes what i've thought of wanting, whether material things or not a long time ago will suddenly come least expected, which would really feel good because the wait's worth it. just by believing we'll get what we want, coupled of course by working to get it. if what we want is meant to be, then we'll have it at the right time for a right reason. God is undeniably good. He knows what's good all the time. whether you're a believer or not, He'll remain as the primary force and mover of all things. ###
hired
last 6 July, i was browsing the JobFinder newspaper for possible work position that suits my skill. mostly i looked into Computer, Creative Media, Publishing categories. the position graphic artist always caught my attention, but i was having doubts since i have limited skills on the said field. though i am interested 'cause somehow i know something about graphic arts especially in image editing and lay-outing done through Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker, i still think that it's not enough to get qualified.
other positions offered are writers. creative writing triggered my eagerness to try and grab the opportunity. i submitted my resume via electronic mail, and fortunately within a day or less, the company replied and invited me for an interview. i was really excited, this could be my chance of spending time with valuable things to do than sit and contemplate what to do with my life while unemployed. StratVisions is the company's name. they offered job positions for applicants specializing in IT, writing, and customer service. i decided to share the opportunity to Kat, a college friend, since she too is still unemployed. happily, she welcomed the idea and decided to come with me the next day to apply.
we've gone through the usual steps of screening: exam and interview. luckily, we were qualified for the final interview that same day, and what a great news it was we were hired, and will have to wait for their call as to when we will start.
with us was another college classmate, Regina. after our application in StratVisions, she referred us to an online English teaching company, Winglish. i was reluctant at first 'cause i'm not ready and did not intend to really teach either online or classroom-based. i did apply anyway. the wait was tiresome. before we go on with the interview we have to wait for almost an hour 'cause we were many who applied. at the interview i was struggling. i blame it on my tiredness and my seemingly low self-motivation and low interest on the job.
after the long wait, Kat, another applicant, and i were interviewed. i felt uncomfortable, really uncomfortable and uneasy. i don't know if i meant what i was saying then. couldn't think clearly and wished that it'd all end. finally, we're through (glad we're through). will have to wait if we qualified for the next stage, that is, another interview or that speaking exam i heard from Reg and from other applicants.
hope i'll perform well on days to come. the writing job would be my first experience as an employee after long years of schooling. i know i can do it, i'll just have to do what i have to do and everything will work well, end well. if not, guess i have to try until i found the peace of working and earning, and the eventual fulfillment a person seeks in defining life as he/she lives it.
good day. ta :D
other positions offered are writers. creative writing triggered my eagerness to try and grab the opportunity. i submitted my resume via electronic mail, and fortunately within a day or less, the company replied and invited me for an interview. i was really excited, this could be my chance of spending time with valuable things to do than sit and contemplate what to do with my life while unemployed. StratVisions is the company's name. they offered job positions for applicants specializing in IT, writing, and customer service. i decided to share the opportunity to Kat, a college friend, since she too is still unemployed. happily, she welcomed the idea and decided to come with me the next day to apply.
we've gone through the usual steps of screening: exam and interview. luckily, we were qualified for the final interview that same day, and what a great news it was we were hired, and will have to wait for their call as to when we will start.
with us was another college classmate, Regina. after our application in StratVisions, she referred us to an online English teaching company, Winglish. i was reluctant at first 'cause i'm not ready and did not intend to really teach either online or classroom-based. i did apply anyway. the wait was tiresome. before we go on with the interview we have to wait for almost an hour 'cause we were many who applied. at the interview i was struggling. i blame it on my tiredness and my seemingly low self-motivation and low interest on the job.
after the long wait, Kat, another applicant, and i were interviewed. i felt uncomfortable, really uncomfortable and uneasy. i don't know if i meant what i was saying then. couldn't think clearly and wished that it'd all end. finally, we're through (glad we're through). will have to wait if we qualified for the next stage, that is, another interview or that speaking exam i heard from Reg and from other applicants.
hope i'll perform well on days to come. the writing job would be my first experience as an employee after long years of schooling. i know i can do it, i'll just have to do what i have to do and everything will work well, end well. if not, guess i have to try until i found the peace of working and earning, and the eventual fulfillment a person seeks in defining life as he/she lives it.
good day. ta :D
uno
there's this game application in Facebook that i occasionally play. however, i now usually play Pet Society and Texas Hold 'Em Poker. they're even more entertaining and fun.
Uno is a card game. i won't tell anymore how it's played 'cause it's not the reason why I write about it now. i can tell you, however, that unlike other card games that use typical casino and gambling cards, this one just for fun.
another Uno caught my attention last 4 July. a former high school buddy contacted me about this part-time job. at first he said it's about sales, i as a sales assistant. guess i have to try it since i am unemployed for about three months now. we agreed to meet at The Podium near SM Megamall. he took me to this small 'headquarters' (that's how they call it) across the street about hundred steps away from The Podium. the place was like a beehive, young people swarmed the place. you'll think it's a cinema and people were in for a premiere night. i really have no idea what the place was, i still thought i'll be applying for a sales job.
Loui, the buddy, led me inside the jam-packed quarters. then i saw many videos of people holding checks and bundles of cash speaking in front of a camera declaring how they got money-ful in less than a month. right then and there i realised i was led to a networking gimmick, like Powerhomes where my mother worked a long time ago and was promised to be rich in just two or three ways like a snap. with due respect to Loui, i decided to be open-minded and tried to see for myself how this networking's done.
in fairness to the orientation done by the speaker, he explained well how things work in their company enough to get me signed up and be one of them in no time. i tried being open-minded as i could and i think played the part, but i still had doubts. in order to be an UNO member you have to cash out a P 7,300 'investment' to get started. though, honestly, i was in with the idea of joining but the thought of where will i get P 7,300, stopped me from taking the next level. several members after the orientation tried and tried to convince me. they told me about their experiences, how they earn money with no sweat, among other things (honestly, they were really irritating).
i'm still not sure what to tell Loui if i'll join or what. before we part ways, i told him i may consider borrowing. as of now, chance of joining is really vague. i told my mother about it and she didn't agree with the idea. guess i would have to turn down Loui's offer and seek the usual way of earning money by being an employee.
truly, the company's legitimate. they have complete papers to prove their legality. it's just that i don't see myself earning money, reaching my goals without doing anything but to inhale oxygen, exhale carbon dioxide, sit and relax (according to them, that's how it generally works), and wait for what's going to pour into.
better enter the lion's den, work hard, overcome obstacles to reach your dreams 'cause what you earned from hard work is more fulfilling than just sitting around and wait.
Uno is a card game. i won't tell anymore how it's played 'cause it's not the reason why I write about it now. i can tell you, however, that unlike other card games that use typical casino and gambling cards, this one just for fun.
another Uno caught my attention last 4 July. a former high school buddy contacted me about this part-time job. at first he said it's about sales, i as a sales assistant. guess i have to try it since i am unemployed for about three months now. we agreed to meet at The Podium near SM Megamall. he took me to this small 'headquarters' (that's how they call it) across the street about hundred steps away from The Podium. the place was like a beehive, young people swarmed the place. you'll think it's a cinema and people were in for a premiere night. i really have no idea what the place was, i still thought i'll be applying for a sales job.
Loui, the buddy, led me inside the jam-packed quarters. then i saw many videos of people holding checks and bundles of cash speaking in front of a camera declaring how they got money-ful in less than a month. right then and there i realised i was led to a networking gimmick, like Powerhomes where my mother worked a long time ago and was promised to be rich in just two or three ways like a snap. with due respect to Loui, i decided to be open-minded and tried to see for myself how this networking's done.
in fairness to the orientation done by the speaker, he explained well how things work in their company enough to get me signed up and be one of them in no time. i tried being open-minded as i could and i think played the part, but i still had doubts. in order to be an UNO member you have to cash out a P 7,300 'investment' to get started. though, honestly, i was in with the idea of joining but the thought of where will i get P 7,300, stopped me from taking the next level. several members after the orientation tried and tried to convince me. they told me about their experiences, how they earn money with no sweat, among other things (honestly, they were really irritating).
i'm still not sure what to tell Loui if i'll join or what. before we part ways, i told him i may consider borrowing. as of now, chance of joining is really vague. i told my mother about it and she didn't agree with the idea. guess i would have to turn down Loui's offer and seek the usual way of earning money by being an employee.
truly, the company's legitimate. they have complete papers to prove their legality. it's just that i don't see myself earning money, reaching my goals without doing anything but to inhale oxygen, exhale carbon dioxide, sit and relax (according to them, that's how it generally works), and wait for what's going to pour into.
better enter the lion's den, work hard, overcome obstacles to reach your dreams 'cause what you earned from hard work is more fulfilling than just sitting around and wait.
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