I hate coming to work everyday. At the start of the week, I just wish that the weekend would come fast. I do not like my job and the shift schedules. If it weren't for the new shift schedule I might not even think of hating my job. I could not totally say that I hate what I'm doing because why else would I stay for over a year in this company? The only consolation I get from this job (aside from the pay) is the two weeks (every other month) that I feel like I'm like any other working person in the Philippines--I go to work during the mornings. However, last month, they rolled out a new shift schedule - 12mn and 3am (thanks to the "shining beacon of hope" and to mr. "designers!").
I would not deny that I liked the 12mn shift. There was no rush in coming to work and I actually slept well. Come next shift though, I felt the effects of never seeing the sun and never experiencing weekends (because I spend them sleeping, and when I'm awake, everybody else is sleeping. Sunday leaves too fast.).
What was worse was hearing that the new manager does not welcome critical and logical thinkers--he is basically a dictator. I really wish that Sir Art is still our manager. I miss having him as our OM. Naalala ko tuloy si Cor. Sir Art na mahilig mag-eavesdrop.haha At least he cared.
Last week, Liss told me that DDB is looking for SEO writers. I hesitated on giving her my resume because I haven't really thought of leaving the company. Hindi naman lahat ng bagay sa kumpanya eh masama.
1. I have really awesome friends
2. This is the first time that I get paid this much
3. They have up to par health benefits
4. I like their PTO program
5. The job really isn't that hard
6. They give opportunities for us to learn
Yun nga lang, they can be abusive at times--depending on the "company's needs."
If I leave this company, I'm afraid I might not be able to find a job that can offer the same benefits.
Decide, decide...hay mag-aaral muna ako sa May or June, tapos saka na ako mag-iisip.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Welcome home Vevi Nikon D3100!
Despite the tax and the "no log out" deductions from my salary, last Saturday, I still went to Hidalgo as planned. I was with the family. Mami was so happy for me now that I have my DSLR. Finally, she would be hearing less of my almost-quarter-life-crisis rants. Dadi was happy to lend me money (haha).
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| Ate was psyched about Savory |
So finally we've reached Henry's. The shop lady had me at, "29,800 libre bag, 4g memory card, saka may 1 year store warranty." Yehei! Since nakamura ako nang malaki, I've decided to buy a lens filter. Saka na yung iba. I got my D3100 kit (body, 18-55 mm VR lens, bag, 4g memory card, and lens filter) for 30, 200.
Here's the 1st photo Vevi took of me:
Then off we went to Dadi's "sentimental journey." We passed by Dadi's favorite bakery, favorite carinderia, favorite movie house (now an abandoned lot), and of course, his favorite restaurant:
We spent 1,200 for a large serving of Pata Tim, Savory Chicken, and Pansit. It was really cheap considering the amount of serving they offer. We weren't able to finish them all and in fact, we ate the left overs until the night after that day.
Look at that Pata Tim plate and compare it with Ate's plate! Grabe, ang dami!
Dadi wasn't happy about the pansit though. He said David's had the authentic Chinese tasting pansit. Okay, winner na ang David's (true naman!).
Hay, so from now, expect that this blog will be filled with photos from me Vevi.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
"Managing" as what by boss would say
It's been 2 months since I last posted here. They say you forget to post a blog entry when you are happy and content with what you have. I must say that's true for me, but not entirely.
As my boss would always say when I ask him how he's doing, "Managing." He's tired, but still he finds life and happiness outside work.
I'm tired, but still I've learned that there are good things that await you when you work hard.
So far, I've received 2 blessings from work:
1. Money to buy my first ever, awesome DSLR
Yes. This coming Saturday, I've got everything planned and I'm heading out to Hidalgo! :D Last December, I've decided that if I don't save up for my DSLR, I'd have to wait for another year. I initially planned on buying one on February. But I've realized that I needed this camera by the end of January since I'm joining the kids' camp at Laguna.
I begged Dadi to lend me 10k, just so I can buy the DSLR this coming 15th. I promised to pay him by the end of Feb. Mabait talaga si Dadi, kasi pumayag siya! :D (that's what you get when you're great at sucking up to your Dad.haha)
After much deliberations and phone calls, I've decided to buy Nikon D3100:
It's got 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor and HD movie recording.
BABY! See you in five days!
2. An 8.5 out of 10 rating in my December scorecard.
I'm not sure if 8.5 out of 10 can be considered high already, or laging late lang talaga ang team mates ko. I got a perfect 10 on attendance because I always come to work on time and even 30 minutes early sometimes. Eh malakas pala manghatak ang attendance, mataas kasi ang percentage niya sa scorecard. Anyway, I'm happy enough to reach 8. (syempre inspired! sa DSLR saka kay teenage crush!haha)
Ay, si Teenage Crush pala...he's not gay, OKAY?
Hay. I can't wait for Saturday to come. Sana bukas Saturday na! :D
As my boss would always say when I ask him how he's doing, "Managing." He's tired, but still he finds life and happiness outside work.
I'm tired, but still I've learned that there are good things that await you when you work hard.
So far, I've received 2 blessings from work:
1. Money to buy my first ever, awesome DSLR
Yes. This coming Saturday, I've got everything planned and I'm heading out to Hidalgo! :D Last December, I've decided that if I don't save up for my DSLR, I'd have to wait for another year. I initially planned on buying one on February. But I've realized that I needed this camera by the end of January since I'm joining the kids' camp at Laguna.
I begged Dadi to lend me 10k, just so I can buy the DSLR this coming 15th. I promised to pay him by the end of Feb. Mabait talaga si Dadi, kasi pumayag siya! :D (that's what you get when you're great at sucking up to your Dad.haha)
After much deliberations and phone calls, I've decided to buy Nikon D3100:
It's got 14.2 Megapixel DX-format CMOS Image Sensor and HD movie recording.
BABY! See you in five days!
2. An 8.5 out of 10 rating in my December scorecard.
I'm not sure if 8.5 out of 10 can be considered high already, or laging late lang talaga ang team mates ko. I got a perfect 10 on attendance because I always come to work on time and even 30 minutes early sometimes. Eh malakas pala manghatak ang attendance, mataas kasi ang percentage niya sa scorecard. Anyway, I'm happy enough to reach 8. (syempre inspired! sa DSLR saka kay teenage crush!haha)
Ay, si Teenage Crush pala...he's not gay, OKAY?
Hay. I can't wait for Saturday to come. Sana bukas Saturday na! :D
Sunday, November 21, 2010
1st entry for this account
I never maintained a blog. That is one mistake that hadn't realized for years.
I am stressed at work and don't even know if I'm gearing towards the right direction. What I know right now is that I want a DSLR, badly. But, what should I do after buying one?
That's how messed up and vague my life is. The worst part is, I'm having a difficult time relaying my feelings to the people around me. It must be the age and cultural difference. No matter how close they are to you, they can't get close enough to fully understand your situation.
I know, I'm 21, and I am not allowed to waste my time playing around...just like what I did in college. I have to be serious because every decision I make affects my future. "You can have short term goals, kid, but they must be part of your long term goals." That's what I kept saying to myself.
Last Friday at work, I was reading blog entries from friends. Most of them were written during their quarter life crisis phase. That kept me thinking. If at this point of my life, from the scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), my level of ranting and whining is 7, how higher can it get 3-4 years later? Ugh.
"I hate to pressure you dude, but these things, you'd have to confront them sooner. You never notice them hanging behind your back, and in no time, you're completely eaten up." (Hold up, Dasepo Sonyo clips suddenly popped in head.haha)
And yes, I talk to myself, mostly during office hours (that's how isolating my job feels, weird eh, I'll talk about some other time).
That was when I decided to put up a blog, one that I commit to maintain for the rest of my life.
Nobody can help me if I'm not able to understand myself. I know I'm weird, I'm a psycho, I've been told.
So this blog, I hope will help me pick up the pieces and eventually help me find my way (ew, it's like writing a song for my blog).
BTW, I've been saying this, but I'm really not serious about it...I want to be a photographer working at a cruise ship. :)
I am stressed at work and don't even know if I'm gearing towards the right direction. What I know right now is that I want a DSLR, badly. But, what should I do after buying one?
That's how messed up and vague my life is. The worst part is, I'm having a difficult time relaying my feelings to the people around me. It must be the age and cultural difference. No matter how close they are to you, they can't get close enough to fully understand your situation.
I know, I'm 21, and I am not allowed to waste my time playing around...just like what I did in college. I have to be serious because every decision I make affects my future. "You can have short term goals, kid, but they must be part of your long term goals." That's what I kept saying to myself.
Last Friday at work, I was reading blog entries from friends. Most of them were written during their quarter life crisis phase. That kept me thinking. If at this point of my life, from the scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), my level of ranting and whining is 7, how higher can it get 3-4 years later? Ugh.
"I hate to pressure you dude, but these things, you'd have to confront them sooner. You never notice them hanging behind your back, and in no time, you're completely eaten up." (Hold up, Dasepo Sonyo clips suddenly popped in head.haha)
And yes, I talk to myself, mostly during office hours (that's how isolating my job feels, weird eh, I'll talk about some other time).
That was when I decided to put up a blog, one that I commit to maintain for the rest of my life.
Nobody can help me if I'm not able to understand myself. I know I'm weird, I'm a psycho, I've been told.
So this blog, I hope will help me pick up the pieces and eventually help me find my way (ew, it's like writing a song for my blog).
BTW, I've been saying this, but I'm really not serious about it...I want to be a photographer working at a cruise ship. :)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday, June 18, 2009
i got a new job!!!
Yep. hehe At magkasama kami ni Janela...sa Eat Bulaga! heheh Production assisstant ako sa VTR at editing...kapag wala daw editing sa broadway daw ako...si Janela, sa logistics siya...ewan di ko gets gagawin niya...
Sa Monday na kami mag-sastart, at sa ngayon, nasa opisina pa ako sa pag-reresignan ko nang trabaho...
at nalaman ko rin na mas mahirap mag-resign keysa mag-hanap ng trabaho...two months pa bago ko makuha huling salary ko at ma-process ang clearnace ko...kakaloka...
Kasi naman, may mga chika pa silang unfair daw kasi hindi ko kukumpletuhin yung 1 week notice, kesyo 5 days lang daw ako...abrupt daw resignation ko...
Unfair din naman sakin kasi, six days akong nagtatrabaho nang walang kontrata...oo nakalimutan ata ng HR na i-process yun...
Anyway, tapos na ang litanya ko diyan two days ago...kaya mag-momove forward na ako at hindi plastic ang pagsabi ko na mamimiss ko din mga tao dito...hehe
answered prayer...=)
Sa Monday na kami mag-sastart, at sa ngayon, nasa opisina pa ako sa pag-reresignan ko nang trabaho...
at nalaman ko rin na mas mahirap mag-resign keysa mag-hanap ng trabaho...two months pa bago ko makuha huling salary ko at ma-process ang clearnace ko...kakaloka...
Kasi naman, may mga chika pa silang unfair daw kasi hindi ko kukumpletuhin yung 1 week notice, kesyo 5 days lang daw ako...abrupt daw resignation ko...
Unfair din naman sakin kasi, six days akong nagtatrabaho nang walang kontrata...oo nakalimutan ata ng HR na i-process yun...
Anyway, tapos na ang litanya ko diyan two days ago...kaya mag-momove forward na ako at hindi plastic ang pagsabi ko na mamimiss ko din mga tao dito...hehe
answered prayer...=)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Job hunting (again) na nagmistulang catering service
Nag-daan ako sa isang episode. Hindi ako masaya sa ginagawa ko. Hindi walang kwenta ang trabaho ko, at may kinalaman naman ito sa pinag-graduatan kong kurso. Hindi lang talaga ako masaya dahil hindi talaga naman yun ang gusto kong gawin.
At madali din naman ako naka-move on. Umpisa palang naman, nung pumirma ako ng kontrata, sinabi ko na sa sarili ko na kukuha lang ako ng experience sa pagtatrabahuhan ko. Kaya ngayon, nang nayaya ako ni Janela na mag-pasa ng resume sa GMA at ABS-CBN, hindi ako nag-dalawang isip na sumama.
Anyway, mag-eexpire na ang kontrata ko sa Friday at hindi ako sure kung i-rerenew ako (actually, parang irerenew ako kasi nasa list of employees for June ako).
Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ng mga kaibigan ko at ilang malalapit sa akin na fan ako ng Daisy Siyete. Ano?! Walang basagan ng trip. Kilala ko lahat ng sexbomb girls.haha At pangarap kong maging writer duon. Kaya yun talaga ang goal ko simula pa nung last year ko sa college.heheh
Nung Monday, maaga ako nag-punta sa Starmall, kasi sa Mandaluyong manggagaling si Janela. Isang oras lang naman ako nag-hintay na duamting si Janela. Walang kainip-inip. Ang layo kasi ng pinanggalingan niya, Mandaluyong pa, ako Antipolo lang, walking distance (oo te, hindi pa tapos ang litanya ko sa pagka-late mo!)
May naihanda narin akong script pag nagkita na kami.
"At seven o' clock mo pa balak mag-kita tayo ha? Ang kapal ng mukha mo, nakakatingin ka pa! Hindi ako nag-dudrugs!"
Eh pagdating ni Janela, nakalimutan ko na yung script ko. Napili ko nalang tumawa.
Parehong pareho kami ng damit na suot--puti na blouse at black na pants. MUKHA KAMING MAG-CACATER SA KASAL.haha
At natawa ang tita ni Janela sa itsura namin.haha
Una naming pinintahan ang PDEA (uulitin ko, Hindi ako nag-dudrugs!). Meron daw kasing vacancy dun at nirefer ni Sir Arjay kay Janela ang trabahong yun.
At natawa ulit kami ni Janela. Hindi man lang kami pinansin ng guards. Bakit? Nalaman nalang namin yan nang pumasok na kami (kumuha parin kami ng visitor's id).
AY PARANG PAPASOK LANG PALA KAMI SA TRABAHO DUN. KATERNO NAMIN ANG UNIFORM NG MGA TAGA PDEA.hahaha
Siyempre si Janela, may baong sapatos, tanggal, suot, tanggal, suot.hehehe
Habang naglalakad kami papunta sa DDB, iniisip ni Janela,
Tapos tumawid kami papunta sa GMA. Kinita namin si Ate Jeng na nag-tatrabaho sa QTv. Nakipagkwentuhan, maraming nalaman. Sabi ni Janela, gusto daw niyang makita si Howie Severino. Magugulat ka ba kung sasabihin kong, a few minutes later, nakita nga namin siya, naka-vest.hehe kabog ang mga vest ni cha (nag-iinarte lang naman mga vest nun eh.hehe)
At nakita namin si Chynna Ortaleza. Ang puti. Nakakadisturb daw chucks niya sabi ni Janela. Super high cut kasi.hehe
Tapos nagpunta naman kami ng ABS-SBN. Ang layo ng narating ng resume namin...sa guard.hehe
may nakita kaming pila, sabi namin...sama kaya kami...sabihin namin sa catering service kami.hehe
Pila daw sa bingo nights yun. Muntik na kami makanuod ng Rufa and Ai. kUng hindi lang kami naubusan ng ticket.hehe Sabi ni Janela,
"Sabihin nalang natin, tayo yung pinadala ng catering service. malelate kasi kaya piandala tayo para mag-entertain.haha"
At ang haba na ng entry na ito at sobra na break ko sa trabaho.hehe
Anyway, masaya ang araw na yun. sana matanggap kami. Nag-apply din pala kami sa TAPE Inc. pero next time ko nalang ikukwento...baka masira ang system ng multiply sa sobrang haba ng storyang yun.
=)
Sana matanggap kami Lord.=)
At madali din naman ako naka-move on. Umpisa palang naman, nung pumirma ako ng kontrata, sinabi ko na sa sarili ko na kukuha lang ako ng experience sa pagtatrabahuhan ko. Kaya ngayon, nang nayaya ako ni Janela na mag-pasa ng resume sa GMA at ABS-CBN, hindi ako nag-dalawang isip na sumama.
Anyway, mag-eexpire na ang kontrata ko sa Friday at hindi ako sure kung i-rerenew ako (actually, parang irerenew ako kasi nasa list of employees for June ako).
Hindi naman lingid sa kaalaman ng mga kaibigan ko at ilang malalapit sa akin na fan ako ng Daisy Siyete. Ano?! Walang basagan ng trip. Kilala ko lahat ng sexbomb girls.haha At pangarap kong maging writer duon. Kaya yun talaga ang goal ko simula pa nung last year ko sa college.heheh
Nung Monday, maaga ako nag-punta sa Starmall, kasi sa Mandaluyong manggagaling si Janela. Isang oras lang naman ako nag-hintay na duamting si Janela. Walang kainip-inip. Ang layo kasi ng pinanggalingan niya, Mandaluyong pa, ako Antipolo lang, walking distance (oo te, hindi pa tapos ang litanya ko sa pagka-late mo!)
May naihanda narin akong script pag nagkita na kami.
"At seven o' clock mo pa balak mag-kita tayo ha? Ang kapal ng mukha mo, nakakatingin ka pa! Hindi ako nag-dudrugs!"
Eh pagdating ni Janela, nakalimutan ko na yung script ko. Napili ko nalang tumawa.
Parehong pareho kami ng damit na suot--puti na blouse at black na pants. MUKHA KAMING MAG-CACATER SA KASAL.haha
At natawa ang tita ni Janela sa itsura namin.haha
Una naming pinintahan ang PDEA (uulitin ko, Hindi ako nag-dudrugs!). Meron daw kasing vacancy dun at nirefer ni Sir Arjay kay Janela ang trabahong yun.
At natawa ulit kami ni Janela. Hindi man lang kami pinansin ng guards. Bakit? Nalaman nalang namin yan nang pumasok na kami (kumuha parin kami ng visitor's id).
AY PARANG PAPASOK LANG PALA KAMI SA TRABAHO DUN. KATERNO NAMIN ANG UNIFORM NG MGA TAGA PDEA.hahaha
Siyempre si Janela, may baong sapatos, tanggal, suot, tanggal, suot.hehehe
Habang naglalakad kami papunta sa DDB, iniisip ni Janela,
Tapos tumawid kami papunta sa GMA. Kinita namin si Ate Jeng na nag-tatrabaho sa QTv. Nakipagkwentuhan, maraming nalaman. Sabi ni Janela, gusto daw niyang makita si Howie Severino. Magugulat ka ba kung sasabihin kong, a few minutes later, nakita nga namin siya, naka-vest.hehe kabog ang mga vest ni cha (nag-iinarte lang naman mga vest nun eh.hehe)
At nakita namin si Chynna Ortaleza. Ang puti. Nakakadisturb daw chucks niya sabi ni Janela. Super high cut kasi.hehe
Tapos nagpunta naman kami ng ABS-SBN. Ang layo ng narating ng resume namin...sa guard.hehe
may nakita kaming pila, sabi namin...sama kaya kami...sabihin namin sa catering service kami.hehe
Pila daw sa bingo nights yun. Muntik na kami makanuod ng Rufa and Ai. kUng hindi lang kami naubusan ng ticket.hehe Sabi ni Janela,
"Sabihin nalang natin, tayo yung pinadala ng catering service. malelate kasi kaya piandala tayo para mag-entertain.haha"
At ang haba na ng entry na ito at sobra na break ko sa trabaho.hehe
Anyway, masaya ang araw na yun. sana matanggap kami. Nag-apply din pala kami sa TAPE Inc. pero next time ko nalang ikukwento...baka masira ang system ng multiply sa sobrang haba ng storyang yun.
=)
Sana matanggap kami Lord.=)
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