greatest christmas gift ever
Ang tagal bago nasundan ang entry na ‘to. Naabutan na ng pasko at bagong taon. Kaya naipon at mahaba na naman ‘to. Sige, gawin na lang nating chronological para mas okay.
The InterviewI woke up early that day excited and a bit nervous. Ang tagal ko sa salamin dahil gusto kong siguraduhin na okay ang hitsura ko. Actually, medyo hindi ko gusto ang suot ko dahil black ‘yung long sleeves polo na sinuot ko, puro pang-party na kasi ‘yung iba. I just wore a sleeveless pulli on top of it. Sabi ko sarili ko, hindi man perfect ‘yung suot ko basta maayos ko namang i-pre-present ang sairili ko, walang problema. At bago ako umalis, I really looked at myself in the mirror and told myself, “You can do it. Go for it!”
I took the 610 bus instead of the 614. The latter has a stop nearer to the building but I opted for the first kasi it would require me to walk a few blocks; I just wanted to relax. On my way there, sobrang excited ako. Maaga pa nga akong dumating eh, kaya nag-stay muna ako ng ilang minuto sa labas ng compound then pumasok na ako at nagpunta sa reception. Nauna pa nga ako sa kausap ko eh, so I have to wait for a while at the lobby.Tapos, nakapasok na ‘ko. I met Jaz’s friend and she wished me good luck. My would-be-boss and would-be-supervisor aren’t ready yet. They have to print some things pa, fix something etc. kaya naghintay ako ng kaunti. Before that, si Kuya Jun, Pinoy na employee dun, took a peek in the office. When he saw me, he smiled at me, shook my hand and greeted me “Good morning.” Then, ngumiti siya sa boss as if saying na he knows me; parang silent referral. Tapos ‘yun na! Interview na. Smooth naman ang interview at nasagot ko naman sila nang maayos. I was just relaxed although may kaunting kaba. I have presented myself well enough.
After that, I took two exams. The first one is the actual job which is data entry/transfer. Okay naman! Then, secretarial test naman, I just have to use word for it. Kung tutuusin, common sense is also tested here because you have to follow instructions na medyo magpapalito sa’yo. Okay din naman. I was told that they will call me within the week.After the test, I saw Ate LT and she asked me how it all went. She was happy to see me there. Tapos, I went to see my contact person. While I was taking the second test, Ate Heidi was calling me. So, I went to her office to meet her. She greeted me with a smile and hurriedly closed her office door and offered me a coffee from her Senseo. We talked while I’m drinking my coffee. She told me that my would-be-supervisor and the person who contacted me went to her office to as if report about the interview. I think both of them worked under her kaya nag-report sila, since kaming dalawang in-interview ay recommended niya. She told me that according to the two, positive daw ang dating ng interview ko. Nag-kwentuhan pa kami ng ilang sandali tapos nagpunta kami sa office ni Ate LT. Kung andun nga lahat ng friends namin sa office malamang nag-stay pa ako nang matagal.
The ResultI never heard from them that week. Grabe! Medyo tensed ako kasi positive na pero wala pa ring tawag kaya tinanong ko si Ate Heidi f she heard something. Tapos, nung Monday, tinawagan niya ako telling na nakausap daw niya ‘yung boss ko at sinabing tanggap ako. Binalaan pa raw siya na huwag munang sabihin sa akin. Pero siempre, mapipigil ba niya ‘yun?
Wala pa rin akong official call na nakuha that time. Pero ‘yung Friday that week, tinawagan ako ng isang colleague nila. Sinabi na sa akin kung magkano ang salary ko pero ‘yung details about the contract and ‘yung exact date ng simula ko, medyo hindi pa malinaw. I hope na they sent me an e-mail na or tatawagan nila ako this week kasi next week na ‘yung tentative start date ko.
Well, this is the greatest Christmas gift I have ever received and I am so thankful for that. God is really so generous!Currently feeling: happy
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