my anniversary…

February 23, 2008

One whole year of work at the same company is a special moment for me.  I’ve worked with a few companies, but so far, I never lasted for a year.  Not until now…

February 16, year 2007, I came home from Cebu.  After a short-lived five-day rest, I came to a company to apply for a position.  And right at that  very moment, I was hired.  At first, I felt confused because I didn’t expect to land a job after a few days of being back in Davao.  Nevertheless, I accepted their offer and immediately started my work. 

I felt so energetic and enthusiastic about my work.  Finally, I was somehow back in the corporate world where I feel so accustomed to the pressures and the demand to perform well.  The whole scenario was giving me a different kind of high.  My energy was in a full blast.  I was the first employee hired in the office since it was a newly established company.  There were a lot of things to get done since we’re starting from scratch.  I love the feeling of having to do so much in a day - almost not having enough time to do everything. 

A whole year of work, challenges and struggles.  There were problems along the way.  So many times I wanted to quit.  So many times I wanted to turn my back from everything and go a different way.  But still, here I am working in the same spot, in the same office and with the same people.  I feel so happy and proud about it.  Actually, it was not about my job.  I think it’s more of my personal journey as an employee in this whole, big corporate world.  I felt like, finally, I was able to tame myself.  Finally, I was able to stick it out with something for one whole year.  I used to give up my work after several failures or a few major blow ups, but this time, I made it through everything for one year.  And of course, I won’t survive without the the sweet and candid moments in the office.  The friendship that bloomed between me and my co-workers through all the tribulations of the whole year was a BIG bonus for me.  Being with people who truly respects you for who you are is such a sweet blessing for me.  

Now, I’m grateful to GOD and I truly believe that He has put me where I was meant to be.  There’s always a reason for something.  And I know, in God’s time, He will reveal to me the reasons for all these in my life.   

February 22, 2008, exactly a year after I was hired, I am still working.  But with a little celebration in the office for my first birthday.  I felt fulfilled and a smile full of pride is etched in my heart.