My day starts at quarter to 4 am. No hesitations or tardiness of leaving the house. I wait for a bus—going to Ortigas, Cubao or even Olongapo. If I was lucky, I get to sit. Most days I stood inside the bus and wait for a passenger to vacate a sit. I offer the vacancies to an elder or a female—hence chivalry lives— else, I sit. I try to sleep at times or just listen to music until I get to hear someone yelling Oh Megamall na!, that's my cue.
From EDSA I walked about 15 minutes and elevates 21 floors to get here. I put down my stuff and I begin to check how my day is gonna be. Light, heavy, moderate. That's how the work flows on me. Until I get used to it. I learned to balance my time depending on the workload. I take breaks in the morning and on lunch. I eat with people I've only met here—who are once upon a time were in the same position as I was.
The people I work with, the people I was truly honest and open about everything, the people I truly consider as real friends. It's sad to know that I will be leaving them, 3 days from now.
Unexpectedly, a month ago I received a call from the people I wanna work with. I have been trying to get in there for quite some time before I was given an opportunity to work here. I was excited and before I knew it, I was making the hardest decision I have encountered yet. It took me some time to decide. I asked for advice from friends, family and the person that matters most to me. I lay down my cards and toss it around. And the result was a career wise and professional growth decision.
Three weeks ago, I was able to confirm my chances. The next day, I talked and discuss to my immediate leader about my decision. She was sadden—a normal reaction I receive from the people I will be leaving. I was sadden of course. I wouldn't want to leave a familiar place, people and the usual routine I've been doing.
That same three-weeks-ago I handed my resignation letter to—not just the Department head, but my friend. It was a hard thing for me to do. I'm not just leaving my boss, but I was breaking her heart as well. But I have to do this for my self. Its a challenge I'm willing to take, I have no fall back, no guarantees, but I'm sure to learn.
I am glad to have experience being part of The Design People. It was my first real job experience. It thought me a lot of things and I've learned so much. Not only I've gain friends but I also earned a family. If in the future I will be given the opportunity to work here again. I would jump on to the first sit and take this roller coaster ride once again, because I know it is something worth coming back for.
Now, that I am clearing my desk and soon, I will be stepping onto another unknown place. It's a happenstance. Aside from the support I'll be given, I know I'll be alright, because, exactly 219 days ago I have already been here.
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln
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ReplyDeletesee you around. :)
ReplyDeleteyou take care man.
ReplyDeleteBe certain na andito lang ako sa anumang desisyon mo. Pangako yan.
ReplyDeleteGanda ng post, sobrang madamdamin! Nainggit ako sa galing mo magsulat. Ampupu.
if you feel that it is right and you'll be happier, then go for it. there is nothing more than i can impart, other than go for something that will make you happy.
ReplyDeleteno sadness, just wishing you could have stayed a little longer.
waahhh... nice knowing you! U R Cool kid!
ReplyDeletegood speed and may you succeed in whatever goal you undertake. dito lng kami if ever you needed a little help in your new world.
ReplyDeletegoodluck!
i will surely miss you renan...im sure mami miss mo rin ang batang nagungulit sa atin pagpasok natin dto sa office:-) sana isama mo nalang sya kung saan ka man makarating hehehe joke joke. thanks for everything. im so proud na minsan nagkatrabaho tayo:-) Goodluck! MASAYA ako para sayo:-)
ReplyDeleteIf it's for your personal and career growth, then go for it. Surely, you're one of those amiable creatures I've met here in TDP. We'll miss our Elephant. Good luck, Bud!
ReplyDeletegood luck sa new job!
ReplyDeletehonestly, i'm a bit hesitant leaving a comment here. but since today is your last day, just so you know .. i am grateful and proud that you've been part of tdp especially in our dept. You exceeded our expectations and never failed us. I'll miss you as a co-dept and a good friend.
ReplyDeleteOur friendship doesn't end here anyway. We will definitely still go out together with the rest of the gang. but i'll surely miss the pineapple diet every morning! good luck in whatever path you take!
goodluck dude :)
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