Frustrated

Last night another "big" thing happened...something that shook my faith with the current company I'm working for. Well, I applied for a position on another account, some sort of a lateral transfer. It's a daytime account and all we just need to do is to email clients for business renewwal. It's like the same job I am currently holding, the only thing that has changed is the schedule. It offers 6am to 3pm shift with weekend rest days. I have already prepared all the necessary requirements for the transfer only to find out that our Senior Manager again, I repeat, again denied my application. She said theres a scarcity of people in our current program and if they would let me transfer to another program, they need to look for a replacement for me who is qualified for the position. I admit, I was really devastated. I've worked on my scorecard just to have this chance - in fact I've been a Rockstar last month and yet all the response I could get from her is that "we need to find for a replacement that would fill in your job". Well, I hate it! I know I have already asked God for guidance. I know it's already out of my hands but my first reaction of course is anger and frustration.

Though I really don't intend to stay long since I'm just waiting for my retirement on October, I still wish to try a different LOB before I leave. I want to maximize my stay, meet new friends, learn new stuff...but my manager already shut the door of opportunity for me. My previous superior talked to me earlier and even told me that if I am bitter with what happened, I should not let my colleagues get the negativity in me, else, I should already resign. If only I could, I would! But I still need to stay for another 5 months to get my retirement and I'm outta here! I wish I could tell them about my plans of resigning soon but I need to keep my cool and stick with my plans. I just want to vent out my angst though I know this negative feeling will be gone later. Anyways, I still love my work, it's just that I don't like the feeling of having to believe something that is really not feasible like asking for a lateral transfer. They should start telling their people that lateral transfers are just meant for people are not capable of doing anything so people won't waste their time sending letter of intent and printing resumes. Enough of this, I should go to sleep now. It'll be a long day later.

A New Online Business

It's been a very busy week for me. Just recently put up a small online business for blog advertising. I am happy to introduce my new online business venture..."Creative Article Writing Services" - it is a portal where advertisers can buy cheap quality review articles or have their products or services reviewed on our websites. Have been working on it for one week now and I'm happy that I was able to pull it off together. My first writers are my colleagues Anne and Ice, good thing they accepted the job though their salary is just minimum. I promised them that when we already have several advertisers, I would increase their talent fee. LOL.

Since I'm now able to finish my website, I would now concentrate in contacting advertisements and working on my blogs. It's been a long week and I'm so proud that I was able to accomplish so many things. It's true, just have several mini goals for the week as there is more probability that it would work than fail. Thanks for this week Lord, please bless my new business. Amen.

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A Roller Coaster Week

It's been a hectic week again but I'm happy that I was able to achieve some of my mini goals for the week. I also got some pretty good news before the week ends though the first three days are in ruin. God really never let me fall, when I lose some, I would definitely win some.

I don't know if it's an opportunity missed but I'm certain that it's Gods hands that leads me to exactly where I am right now. I, together with my girls, have found out that there is an offer for a lateral transfer for a Pioneer Australian Telco Account with perks of having a day shift and a weekend off. The account would also be based here in Ortigas as well so nothing much would be changed except for the schedule. Being a Senior Specialist for almost three years now working in a graveyard shift, I also feel that this is a high time for me to experience a normal life. Don't get me wrong, I love my account and I love my job so much. Who wouldn't love a job that gives you the opportunity to work only depending on your mood. You can work for only 4 hours today and complete the shift tomorrow. Assisting agents and working with technicians are my passion but I feel that I need to live a normal life at this point. So I grabbed the chance and applied for a lateral transfer. After we were permitted to go home three hours before our shift ends, we hurriedly prepared our resumes and our letter of intent. The deadline was that same day at 12NN. Our supervisor approved our request and handed it over to our Senior Manager. After we've learned that Sup already passed our credentials, we went home with high hopes. The next day, I was absent. I need to work on my online job as I already have tons of pending tasks. My friend Melai texted me saying our application was set on hold because the Senior Operations Manager declined the request saying they need to look for our replacement first before we could apply in another account. Watda! I felt really sad knowing we were not even given a chance to be interviewed. She said we need to wait for a couple of months till they were able to get deserving agents to replace our position. At first, I was mad. Good thing, I was able to remind myself of a passage in the Bible about His plan for my life and this application is really not a part of His plan for my life. I just accepted it and hoped that God would lead me to the right path.

Though I was pissed at the start of the week, I felt overwhelmed before the week ends. It's because they have increased our quality productivity bonus. Instead of having only ten percent for a passing scorecard of 3, they made it 12 percent  for 3.5 scorecard average, 14 percent for a 4.0 average and 16 percent for 4.5! It's a lot of money that we can get for a month of hard work! Though they wont be giving us qpb if our sc is just passing...I still am confident that I could get at least 3.5 average for each month. Money is really a key motivator for me to do well in my job. I need to save save save especially that all my plans are set to happen on 2012.

Lord, thank you for never leaving us. Help me to accept whatever plans you have for my life. To you be the glory forever. Amen.

Kongratuleyshens Joshii!!!

Yesterday was a fun filled day spent with my family as a celebration for my niece's graduation.It's been a while since I've seen and bonded with them that is why even though I only had one hour of continuous sleep... I still made sure I can go to UP Diliman to participate in our family outdoor gimik haha.
Mom texted me and told me to go straight to UP Diliman at around 10 am as Big Brother Edwin wants to have a mini picnic at the park. I came home at around 5 am and slept for just an hour so my head is still floating when I received the text message. I really still want to sleep because I don't like the feeling of being sleepy (that's the worst feeling) so I politely informed them that I will just join them for lunch. Two minutes after I sent that message, Big Bro called and made some "pakonsensya" tactics so I have no choice but to get up and prepare for stuff that well gonna bring. I and Jojo are already cramming since we still need to pack our things when my Papa arrived at the house. Oh, it's payday today I forgot. He comes here at the house regularly during paydays to get his payday allowance. So since I need to talk to my Pops about the business we had and what strategy to use...I discussed with him our plans which took us about an hour to finish. Ow, were sooo late!

yey andito na kami sa UP

picnic sa ilalim ng mga puno

Hurriedly we went to UP Diliman, got a text message from Joshua that they are parked at the back of the Oblation. We were able to spot them quite easily and saw that they already have set up picnic mats. Saw my big bro and his family, my mom, my niece and ate melody's sister and her family. The kids are playing baseball while my sister in law starts preparing our breakfast. It is indeed a hearty breakfast which comprises of hotdogs, longganisa, sinangag and the famous shrimp with broccoli and carrots. They cooked one kilo of larcge shrimps which is more than enough for us. I finished almost half a plate of the big shrimps!

badminton with mother

picture sa auto ni big bro

We had our pictures taken on the large trees and on the wide football field. This is the first time I've experienced having a picnic inside the UP area and I really loved it! I can't believe there are not a lot of people around to think that you need not pay for anything to be able to enter this wonderful place. I would definitely come back here soon.

si Josh kinuha lahat ng stuffed cheeze haha

glutonny again bwahaha

After some picture taking and some chitchatting, we went straight to SM North. Big Bro thought well spend the night at their place but since he know's me, I feel that he recall my fear of sleep overs... just chose to dine in a mall close to where I live. He treated us for late lunch at Pizza Hut! The table was filled with food! I ordered Country Fried Chops and Cream of Mushroom while my hubby picked Roast Chicken and Cream of  Chicken soup. We had a taste of the famous Garlic and Cheese Chicken Wings, Breaded Chicken Fillet, Ceasar Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese and a Family Sized Stuffed Crust Pizza. It was indeed a feast! Though tired and sleepy, I really enjoyed this day. I hope we can get together more often and I promise to be more visible to them from this day forward.