Three Blissful Years

I just celebrated my third year as an Ateneo employee last October 20, 2011. I was apparently shocked when the computer started to play a 'Happy Anniversary' song when I logged out during lunch break. I was that surprised because I was convinced that my anniversary was October 22, which was a Saturday, and then later on, I found out that I was two days late based on the HRIS.

Three years. Three long years. I've never thought that I would last that long in ONE particular job. Just to give you context, I had my first job a month after graduation in a local company where I worked as an HR staff. I was in charge of recruitment and manpower planning. It was some sort of a dream come true since I was really all geared up for HR work. Eventually, after 3 months, I decided to quit my job, not because I don't LOVE my job, it's just that there are some practices in the company which are against my own personal values. I did not regret my decision to leave the company, it was even more of a relief since I no longer have the dilemma of choosing what I WANT to do and what MUST I do.

Later on, upon deep discernment, I decided to try my luck in Manila. I was lucky to land a job in BPI but I decided to leave after the probationary period. Why? I had issues with my boss then. It was more of a struggle for me. I wanted to have that experience, that work experience where I will learn to love what I am doing even if it would mean deviating from my field. I had that inclination to experience work as it is and eventually, for me to establish and be clear with what I want in life but my experience in BPI was not even in par with my expectation. Perhaps, it was more of the disdain that I felt towards my boss with how he treats me at work. It's as if I was never human at all. Sheesh, even PROBINSYANAS have feelings too.

After my bad experience with BPI, I finally landed in IBM. I worked as a Customer Representative. The job was painstaking, not to mention that you have to adjust your lifestyle due to the work schedule. Nevertheless, I loved my job and everything about IBM. I had the chance to work with a super nice boss and a hardworking team. What made the work easier is the supportive people around me. Up until now, we're good friends, we're still communicating and I am really looking forward to meet them soon *fingers crossed*. However, the job was not meant for me. After spending a year in IBM, I forced to resign due to health reasons. My body was giving up on me. It goes with the saying 'the body is weak but the spirit is willing'. My parents asked me to return to my hometown and I did. That was the time when ADNU had a vacancy, the Ignatian Formation Center needed an Administrative Assistant and I applied. And I am still making my own history ;)

Three years. It was during these three years in ADNU that I learned how special the Ateneo community is. If there is really one thgaing that I am proud of ADNU, it's the community. From helping a sick member to extending support in Basketball games, the ADNU community is really one of a kind. Whenever there are instances that we are to sing the REGNUM DEI, I feel really proud inside not only because of the song but how the essence of the song transcends in the community. Also, in these three long years, I am thankful that I have friends who really stood by me through thick and thin, through mood swings and kabaduyan, who understood and accepted every inch of my imperfection. I mean this, without them, I may never be celebrating my three years in ADNU. I have many things to thank for in my three years, maybe I need to have a separate blog for that. Yes, I think so. So, to you, may you be blessed with three wonderful years and counting in your career, relationship or whatever it is that you are engaged in. Enjoy life and live according to the purpose of your creation.