The so-called Quarter-life Crisis

Questioning myself on a lot of things has never been new to me. Lately, I've been having a spontaneous "quarter-life crisis". I've been thinking if I am in the place where I should be, if I have the job suited for me, if holding off the career I wanted to take is better for everyone else around, a lot of things.

Finally, before the year of 2014 ends, I quit on my job. It was a job of a little over a year.

Several differences have brought me clicking on the apply button on Jobstreet. I took a chance of applying to the company I've been eyeing on. Whoala, I got in (I'm kind of lucky with job applications, I must say). I was overwhelmed. I thought that working for this company and having a new environment will end this existential crisis that I am having. I was focused on what people would say or how I would be looked at which was the main reason of this self-doubting moments. I am, now, trying to look at things on a better perspective and trying to understand.

This 2015, I wanted to have a plan. Because, I usually don't. Currently, I don't have any life changing moments connected to this writing to share. As soon as there is, it will written here. I think this starbucks planner will be used for this year. *wink

Jobless??

Statistically, in the Philippines, 3 million people are jobless and 1 million people are expected to graduate this year and look for a job. However, if you’ll look around, a lot of companies are hiring. BPO is still on the rise of hiring staff (whether be agent post, support, IT, or managerial group).

Could it be that those 3 million people were not fitted for any of those offered jobs? I doubt. It would always be depending on one's choice and point of view.

It's either you grab whatever is available right now of feed yourself with pride. Munch on!

DO YOU BELIEVE IN BIRTHDAY WISHES?

For 3 years in a row, every 16th of January, I am wishing for something. And it all came true! I strongly believe on birthday wishes! (i'm crossing fingers now) This coming 16th, i already know what i wanted. This has been the idea that i have since childhood but i wasn't able to do all my best for it. This year, i'm gonna do it. Yes, i will! :)

~ rowma ~

Zach's

Thank you!

I spoke with an old man over the phone. It was over 40-minute call and it's worth it even my AHT got worse. He taught me a lot of things regarding life and settling down. It was really nice talking to him. He asked me if i was a graduate, I politely said yes. He was amazed that we Filipinos can graduate from college before the age of 22. He asked my major and when i told him what my major was he said I should go there and I'll make tons of money. He compared Filipino, American, and European culture. He said that the young generation in their country is in a hurry for success. Right after college graduation, they'd think that they'll be the boss of the company. He is so amazed how hard working we Filipinos are. That we are willing to start from the bottom position till we get to the top. I think it's how they were raised. Maybe, just maybe, in their place, not everyone or not a lot of people are required or given the privilege to study college. Here in the PH, your parents will do everything just to get you in a nice University and finish a degree. Here are other things that he taught me:

• Never buy a brand new car. (because its value will depreciate 30% once you drive it the first time)
• Invest on lands. (because its value keeps on rising years after years)
• Buy lands in the country where your families are. (parents, siblings, relatives..to be with them)
• Choose to be in a peaceful place when settling down. (with trees,grass, away from the city life where you spent most of your career life)
• Learn how to save even if you are on the peak of your career. (because you never know how long you will stay there)

What a small talk! These were just some. His last statement was "If you're just nearby, I'll take you to dinner" He is like a father who's longing for a child. Hope to talk to you again, sir.

Unexpected Appreciation!

With my job, I'm so used in talking to other people about their problems, complaints, expectations and stuff. People who are irate, upset, frustrated or whatever would you call it is a usual thing. However, someone called in last 9th of May 2010, 10:47 PM EST and changed my way of thinking.

8255123456789012 Susan called in. She doesn't seem to be so nice over the phone, she narrated how the problem started and how was it solved. She gave us a ring to let us know that she is thankful for the service and for the people who helped her all through her bad experience with the company. She did not call because of another problem nor to complain but rather to let us know that our job is appreciated. What a customer! I was so touched and it was the warmest thank you from a customer. It made my day. I realized that work is not just about the upset people calling us, someone out there appreciates the thing that we do. Love it. She made me realized that i should be thankful with the help that i am receiving from other people, no matter how small it is, it is an effort from someone, it is not insignificant. (Account number and name were changed for account security purposes)