When I was a child, I was taught to take my education seriously and excel in it. It was instilled to me that graduating will be my ticket to easily acquire a good-paying profession. But I guess I was blinded until I became a teenager. I discovered that the unemployment and the underemployment rates have been sky-rocketing, despite the economic progress the government has been boasting about. Right then and there, I accepted the idea that being a college graduate will not guarantee me to become well off in the near future. Even graduating with flying colors from a reputable school like UP will just be a common condition. Since a number of people are finishing their degrees year after year, and there has long been a scanty job opportunities, the competition to get a first-rate career will surely be tough.
Yet, I strived to graduate as a salutatorian in elementary, a second honorable mention in high school and a cum laude in college. It was an arduous journey for I did not just focus on academics. I had joined a lot of organizations to hone my other talents and skills. With this, I believe, I became prominent enough to be recognized by many in all the campuses I have acquired my education from. After 17 years, the academe has produced a brilliant, idealistic, street-wise and rational me. Not to mention that I am being anchored with intense confidence and pride.
I am not so proud now that I work in a call center. Why? It is because of the stereotype—that it is a no-brainer industry, that it is a nest of vices and sex, that the movement from one position to a higher one is effortless. Well, these may be true in some, but definitely not all centers, like Dell. Not all Filipinos are aware that it is a big company in the US. This already projects the fact that Dell is very much reputable. Another thing will be the promotion. I can attest how difficult it is to go to a higher notch. I frittered sweat, blood and tears just to become a coach. And I bet that huge tanks are still to be filled up to go to a higher spot. These things may be disclaimers, but they are true. People may react otherwise, but I will say one thing, “Go and see it yourselves.” that is if you will get in Dell, in the first place.
When I do something, I give my heart and soul. This may be the reason why, in spite of a salary that is just enough to pay my cab fare everyday, I do not leave Dell. I am thinking that if I resign, everything that I worked hard for will just be gone in vain. Everything will just be wasted. Hence, though I deem that I am now a work slave, I bear it. I do not have savings anymore. Nothing is left for my wants as well. Nevertheless, I stay. My string is long enough yet it has its ends. Every business man knows that if the return of his/her investment is already negative, an action must be done. In my case, it will be to look for a greener pasture. I will not be so stupid to tolerate such an obvious exploitation for a much longer time.
Since I was raised giving premium on education, I dreamed of becoming a lawyer. My educational path was leaning towards affixing the abbreviation A-T-T-Y before my name. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, I was not given the opportunity to attend law school immediately after acquiring my bachelor’s degree. I am certain that this dream will not wither, for I believe my passion is there. So definitely, this can wait. But for now, let me be practical. Let there be a silent period between law entrance examinations and me. Let me pacify myself.
If I have outclassed school, I will certainly do extremely well as a coach now. Two promotions within one year have been accomplished. The counting then continues.
Yet, I strived to graduate as a salutatorian in elementary, a second honorable mention in high school and a cum laude in college. It was an arduous journey for I did not just focus on academics. I had joined a lot of organizations to hone my other talents and skills. With this, I believe, I became prominent enough to be recognized by many in all the campuses I have acquired my education from. After 17 years, the academe has produced a brilliant, idealistic, street-wise and rational me. Not to mention that I am being anchored with intense confidence and pride.
I am not so proud now that I work in a call center. Why? It is because of the stereotype—that it is a no-brainer industry, that it is a nest of vices and sex, that the movement from one position to a higher one is effortless. Well, these may be true in some, but definitely not all centers, like Dell. Not all Filipinos are aware that it is a big company in the US. This already projects the fact that Dell is very much reputable. Another thing will be the promotion. I can attest how difficult it is to go to a higher notch. I frittered sweat, blood and tears just to become a coach. And I bet that huge tanks are still to be filled up to go to a higher spot. These things may be disclaimers, but they are true. People may react otherwise, but I will say one thing, “Go and see it yourselves.” that is if you will get in Dell, in the first place.
When I do something, I give my heart and soul. This may be the reason why, in spite of a salary that is just enough to pay my cab fare everyday, I do not leave Dell. I am thinking that if I resign, everything that I worked hard for will just be gone in vain. Everything will just be wasted. Hence, though I deem that I am now a work slave, I bear it. I do not have savings anymore. Nothing is left for my wants as well. Nevertheless, I stay. My string is long enough yet it has its ends. Every business man knows that if the return of his/her investment is already negative, an action must be done. In my case, it will be to look for a greener pasture. I will not be so stupid to tolerate such an obvious exploitation for a much longer time.
Since I was raised giving premium on education, I dreamed of becoming a lawyer. My educational path was leaning towards affixing the abbreviation A-T-T-Y before my name. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, I was not given the opportunity to attend law school immediately after acquiring my bachelor’s degree. I am certain that this dream will not wither, for I believe my passion is there. So definitely, this can wait. But for now, let me be practical. Let there be a silent period between law entrance examinations and me. Let me pacify myself.
If I have outclassed school, I will certainly do extremely well as a coach now. Two promotions within one year have been accomplished. The counting then continues.
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