Ring! Ring!
I got a phone call from a company whose name I didn’t know. It was weird because I hadn’t applied for any job. So while I was talking to her, in the back of my mind, I was like thought, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Still, I pretended that I was interested and tried my luck.

I got to their office as early as I could because I was excited. I got 2 two interviews, and luckily, I passed them. But to my surprise, I didn’t know that there would be another interview under another manager. Little did I know that the company that I was applying for was a global company who was looksing for future team leaders and managers. So tThey were looking for their first batch of employees to be their pioneers here in the Philippines. They asked me to stay and wait for the interviewer. I wasn’t even nervous but when I heard of it, I got butterflies in my stomach.

While waiting, one lady who was of Indian descent entered the lobby, and she looked strict and of Indian background. I knew she would be my final interviewer. She called my name, and I was the first one to get an interview. I kept my composure and pretended I wasn’t nervous. She shot fired the first question at me, and oh my gosh, she didn’t even smile! As in a normal job interview, Iit went fine, but I wasn’t confident enough to think that I passed the interview. I took my lunch, and while I was eating, the Filipino manager phoned me. I told her I’m was going to school because I didn’t think I passed. She told me to hurry back because I passed the the interview, which surprised me. There were only two applicants who passed the interview. wWoot!

I was happy with the results, but the sad part is the work place is so far from where I reside. I would have to travel nearly 3 three hours If I took the job. It’s was in the night shift work, so It’s it was scary for me. I didn’t pursue the job even though I would have been getting a really good salary. What I’m was looking for is was a part-time job because I could cannot give up my school.

After those interviews, I went straight to school because I haven’t showed up there for over a week because I have had problems. I went to school just to get updates for our English Club and to attend the conversation fluency class. The general manager, Chris, talked to me, his name is Chris. He’s a mentor now. He offered me a paid position where I will work part-time, and I will still get free classes and training.  Better yet, Tthe salary is good compared to other part time jobs though. I accepted it because I believe It will open bigger opportunities for me when I work for them, especially that I will and to be trained by Chris.

Last week, I was depressed because of my problems, but today I’m happy and excited about my work and the English Club. I strongly feel that life isn’t fair, yet Iit’s still good. My life is!

Note: This blog is excerpted from my old blog way back 2007.

Joanna was the third student of AIEPRO.  When she first started, she was very shy.  Now, she’s extremely vocal.  We are continuing with her personal and professional development as a Jr. Marketing Specialist here at AIEPRO.  We are also helping her improve her grammar and writing skills.  One day, one post at a time!