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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Another goodbye, but hopefully for my better path.

It all started when a college classmate and I unexpectedly bumped into each other in one of the popular fast food chains along Bajada. He was with his boss and other officemates. He asked me if I still write and if I'm interested in applying for content writer in their company, located in the metro's tallest building.

Days after, I applied and got accepted. It was a good thing since NSO ended a month ago, I'm running out of cash and our house was under renovation then, making it not conducive for bumming around. The setup was actually favorable for me - flexible time schedule (report any time, just make sure you will work for 9 hours a day), nice working environment and doing what I am passionate about -- writing. I worked as a content writer and used a spinning software for a month before so I was somehow confident I am armed with the skills and experience needed.


Admittedly, I had some level of difficulty when I was starting out, but my project manager is patient and she never gave up on me. Along the way, I learned the ropes and the ins and outs of the business. I managed to whip off articles with minimum revisions and reached the imposed quota. Later on, I also tried my hand at doing IT stuff, but I was more focused on writing.

5 months and 2 weeks since I joined Ultro Sourcing, I found myself bidding farewell to my current work, my officemates and the company. Where to? Davao City Water District. I will be working as one of the 5 Customer Service Assistants.

The pay will be lesser, the work schedule will be fixed, the pressure would be around the office. But why did I accept such? Career growth and stability, something that an outsourcing company like Ultro can't offer. So with a heavy heart, I left Ultro last Wednesday, June 1. But not without a party. Here are some pics from our merriment.

the closest I'll ever get to having a group pic.

Before we ate, I noticed they were passing this card around so I knew that they would give me a token of remembrance. I know they intended to surprise me but due to time constraints, they can't. But as destiny would have it (char!), I'm still so surprised how the card carried a comic atmosphere. :)) Why? Take a peek. :)

oh these people, see how they love to play pun on words, or names, rather. :)) and look how the 'from' and 'to' were interchanged! HAHAHA.

not-so VERY VERY VERY SMALL card from all of them. yiheeee!

...tadaaa! the messages! I really had a good laugh reading each. I'm amazed how witty, funny, random and out-of-this-world the advices could get. Everything's okay but I noticed the 'Have a Happy Birthday!' line! HAHAHAHA. ok, I know how hard it is to find a jumbo-sized card that isn't meant for the natal day. Nevertheless, I am still so touched by the sweet gesture.


I'll miss them big time. More than I'd like to admit. :(

I could only hope I'll be up for something better, and have a happier life. :)

9 comments:

  1. Whoaw, buti ka pa dami na napasukan. Ako wala pa ko Job. Naiwan kasi Philo ko, second sem ko pa makuha. xD

    Anyway, good luck ate Maris.

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  2. apparently, you are reading the blog posts jud diay. thanks! I'm taking every opportunity that comes my way, habang bata pa. :)

    :( sayanga pud sa time oi. but cge nlang, once you're out of the University, I'm sure you'll find a job that fits you perfectly. :)

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  3. awww, that was so sweet of your workmates! :) And I love the card! So witty! <3

    Career changes are scary and exciting at the same time! Have fun sa DCWD Maris! :)

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  4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAR!
    hahahahaha!!!

    Go for gold sa bagong work my friend. Ika nga sa Science and Health, GO GLOW and GROW. :)

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  5. @aui-yee Hi Janely! :) Lagi, they are just so sweet, giving me more reasons to miss them. Haaay. I love the card too. :D

    Yes, this career change makes me feel :/ but as they say, I will just "test the waters", Very apt, right? :))

    @Joyce: I love the tag line. pang-nutrition month! :)) Thanks friend!

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  6. :D Glad na naa naka job na ganahan jud nimo :D

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  7. @jenny: :D starting to love it Jen. unta padayon na ni. :)

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  8. I never knew until now that you blogged about your departure. I tot you left us without care. (acheche)

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