Anniversary

Anniversaries always fascinate me. There's always joy whenever I hear it. It comes with celebrations most of the time. Some couples and lovers even hold parties on their anniversaries. And today is my first anniversary with this company. Time does fly! I didn't even notice it. Could it be because I'm enjoying my job? (I hope so.) How am I going to remember it? Hmmm..

I honestly don't know how. I'll probably just look back how my life was more than a year ago.

"This year, I will explore different kinds of jobs until I find the real one for me." That was what exactly I told Tatay at the start of 2008. I meant it. I really wanted to try different kinds of fields last year. I thought it would be fun. After I resigned from the call center, I took a rest first and continued my part-time job as an English teacher in an academy. Then, I applied to what they say one of the pioneer in on line English education centers in Korea. I luckily got accepted. I felt privileged because I know some people who didn't make it. It was okay at first. I found some good friends that I still have now. Nevertheless, I wanted a more challenging and a higher paying job. I found this in a place near our house. The salary's almost double than I was earning. I tried it and got in. I thought it was the one; but then, I didn't pass the last exam. =D It was so painful! I'm not sure why but I think it was because I've never failed anything for the past two years - just this one. I was confused that time. I didn't want anything but to work in that company. I felt so low that time. Good thing I was raised to be positive all the time. Instead of pitying myself, I updated my resume and my membership to online job search. Most of the job openings were in call centers and Korean companies. My current company was one of them. You know what happened next. As they say, "The rest is history."

After a year, I can indeed say that I'm happy with my job. Because of my schedule here, I can study and pursue my teaching dream. Because of it, I can enjoy things like reading news, blogging on line, and doing the school requirements. It's definitely not a perfect company. It has in fact lots of flaws but I feel at home here.

After a year, though I'm not sure if this job is really the one for me but I'm certain that all were worth it and that I didn't waste anything. I've learned some things and gained some good friends. That's the sweetest thing. ;)