Bidding goodbye. :)

I'm leaving you. I'm leaving you not because I can't see myself with you anymore but because I got tired of tolerating your things that I know I am not supposed to. I got fed up with all our differences that we weren't able to patch up. I, finally, was able to realize that my happiness isn't you anymore.

Years with you had been a twist of the best and the worst moments in my life. Even if I regret it now, I know nothing will change. I guess everything on earth will have their time wherein they'll reach their saturating point. A point wherein whatever we add to our life, we can't just accept it anymore. We just can't cause we are already saturated.

I would always look back and see you as part of my life. Lessons learned with and from you will not be forgotten. You were part of the foundation that I built in myself.

And yes, there is something else. Something had shown me better things and greater opportunities. I may not be able to compare you to this something new but I am willing to take the risk.

I'm leaving you and I want you to know, it is a hard decision that I made.

Goodbye, work. You had 5 years of my life.

=))

Good Job, Babe! Proud of you! Love you! <3

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)