OF BEING PRODUCTIVE

I had once reminded of the local television segment where at the end of her show, she quoted a line to sum up the show and it says " To work is hard, but to have not work is more harder" . That moment I was on my way of making list of to do's when I get to enjoy my grand vacation when my official work ends. My friend who was with me that time, laugh harder at me and repeated the line which the news anchor of the show left. 

After awhile I paused and begun weighing things again and again. And the verdict, I took the line seriously. Practically speaking if its pays the bills and gives me extra dough then why so bothered with the feeling confusing me.So the next morning, I was heading work and restructuring my mindset of how I will make myself productive instead of consuming my hours on unproductive stuff.

BACK TO ITS USUAL ROUTINE

My one month vacation is now over, Tomorrow I am expected to report to work and start my usual daily routine. I am not sure if I am now ready to go back to work but as I am assessing myself earlier I felt sad because my approved vacation ends tonight. Will I be extending my rest? I guess so. I would love to report this week but not on Monday. I know I have pending works waiting to be pick up, I am not abandoning the responsibilities, it's just that.. two more days, please. After that, I will be okay and would accomplish all my tasks when I return to workplace. Oh and tomorrow the result on our board examination will be out, and yes I am excited to see the list of passers.

THAT BODY LANGUAGE

I had this friend who recently joined the company I am working with, I don't know if I am responsible for his actions every time. As this friend of mine seems to be sensitive in matters regarding work ethics and attitude. Yes, I am the one who refer for this friend to be hired, but as far as orientation and friendly reminder is considered I can attest that I have been vocal to this friend on value of professionalism at work.

The highlight is that, almost every week he is called by the superior for a one on one talk, because of some deviation and other attitude related concern. And because I am the one who refer with him, every time he is called the next scene is that, I am also called by my boss who is the head of the department where my friend is under. The boss inquire on me regarding my friends behavior and so, which when I rely with my friend the inquiries he would always have a defense and would not listen to me. Until one day, my boss told me this friend of mine seems to be unfit and uncomfortable to work with for being proud with his work and for disobeying superiors critical instructions. And so, what to do? my boss even noticed his body language every time they would have a close door conversation, the boss says he is always have this double arm grip every time and crossed leg , which makes them conclude that my friend is not open for a talk and would not submit to them. And so, the other day, I was informed by my friend that he was asked by the superior to tender his resignation until the end of this month.I was speechless for I do not know what was the right word to say that could uplift his spirit. 

That day I asked him for a dinner where I could talk to him personally and that if hes open to share, after the dinner we talk about what has transpired during the past months of his stay in the office , at the end of the conversation was acceptance and that regret at some point. I hope this has planted us a lesson for both of us, that we could refer when dealing on people out there. For now, I pray that God will be his guide when he exit in our workplace. God bless him.

FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

I was just thinking this morning were to go later when afternoon heat smile but fortunately , the weather seems to favor the workers rallying outside. It's a cloudy day, meaning staying here in my place is tolerable. I can blog hop all day long and make some updating with less sweating from the sun.

Holiday for me is a bonus work because your day is paid  without working, its a good treat for me for I can do my stuff here without bothering of myself from the pending works I left in the office. If some are happy with holiday like these, some workers are not as it means for them no work no pay. Because the rules only applies to regular working employee in the private and government sectors. Which I hope our congress one day will come up with a resolution on how the contractual and our laborers can enjoy the same  benefit  all the holidays celebrated yearly. Not just on extra vacation that can be called, but also to the dough that they might be receiving as well.  Anyone from the congress here?

KEEPING IN TOUCH

For three days now that my boss is on business trip , her presence still felt in the office. Why would I say so? because she keeps on calling me or my other office mates, reminding us of our deadlines and so on. I have nothing against those calls, its just that, we want her to concentrate in his trip and breath freely, we want her to focus on the matter to serve the purpose of their travel. On the other hand, I appreciate my boss concerns to us and her thoughtfulness. 

Maybe, she wants us to update her every once in awhile, about the status of those works that she left for us to take care of. Though I emailed her my concerns, maybe calling her via phone is much appreciated, It's just me, thinking that way, not my boss. On Friday, she is schedule to arrive, I hope she has a good news for everybody, aside from work.

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

It just came to my mind today while browsing that there's so many job opportunity out there, that everyone can  apply for,  be it in the form of  newspaper, internet , logos or advertisement in the walls, I could say job vacancy for some company is high, and the need  to fill in those vacancy is urgent.I can say this because everyday I receive email notification for job opportunities I am qualified to apply, though quitting my current job is not my priority for now. Just today, a job opportunity pops up  again and in some category for the job finder  column , I saw a job vacancy for  merchandiser, the position is best for my friend whom is looking right now  for a new job , after his contract ended with the company he is working for the past six months.I informed him already and told him to browse the net address for the job vacancy he can apply.I hope he can visit the site I gave him.

WORK UPDATE

As I've mention on my previous post, our company re structure the organization. This afternoon, I was asked by my office mate if I have extraVelo binding , I didn't understand what he was referring to so I ask him back on what he will do with the material. I really look stupid on asking him that way because I really don't know the item. Until he opened the cabinet full of book bind important documents, I was laughing myself because of that incident. Silly moments which we both laugh out loud. I gave him our extra pair of velo bind strips , good thing we have extra on our office supply cabinet.

OPPORTUNITY IS RAINING

I have good news for all job seeker out there with a bachelors degree in business administration major in accountancy, guys this is your chance accounting jobs are waiting for you. Yes, this is also for me, but I guess its not yet my time.Even in our company, the job opportunity from executive to rank and file offer is out in line. So if your interested , just leave me a message and I'll give you more details about said offers. If you have observe, during new year job turn over is high , its like everyone is moving out for greener pasture. I believe every employee who goes out will be replaced by a new  qualified applicant to take the place of the former one. So when a person leave,  there's an opportunity waiting for someone out there.

ENTRY LEVEL JOBS

I was asking my friend about the offer for their audit staff, as she was recruiting me try out in their office, she was telling me I will first be offered an entry level offer. It makes me think twice, if I would jump off the offer. Anyway, according to her , after the probationary period I will be given my preferred offer and compensation, and she was telling me , I forget about the salary package first, because what is important is the experience I will get from the audit works, She has a point somehow but I'm not yet decided if I am really willing to let go of my current work. Though at times I got bored of my job, I stop complaining when I start counting my blessings.

Speaking of entry level opportunities, I was reminded of entry level electrical engineering jobs that I once read about.This is good news to all the graduating students of Engineering this year, specially those under electrical engineering course. With what our world has today, every opportunity is worth a try if you know your qualified with the requirements, the competition is very stiff nowadays so I greatly suggest the new graduate to be smart and aggressive in job hunting, be humble of course and be yourself, and most of all, consult God for all your decision making.

WORK IS WAITING TOMORROW

Today is the last day of our official holiday rest, tomorrow will get back to work , I'm thinking of my pending task in the office which I was not able to finish before  Christmas came. I still have courier to send to our Palawan branch , Office supplies to put in their respective shelves, a papers to be stamp with a custom rubber stamps, a collection to reconcile, a report to be done. So much things to do that I have to make sure  I have fix them all before the holiday for New year come. I want to start the year with a clean slate and  no more pendings to worry about while I am having my vacation.

LOOKING FOR A CAREER GROWTH

Ever since I start living for work I really don't know what to expect after graduating from my course, but with the help of some good friend and self assessment, I realized that I wanted to be a part of a company where in my growth as a being would flourished and my career as well. I was just glad that I was able to join a banking institution where banking careers is overwhelming.I did worked there for two years and after that I decided to look for another type of work industry were I could grow my knowledge about business. Now, I am planning to retire early and put up my own business and become a businesswoman one of these days.

FEELING ALRIGHT

If this means I'm changing for good, then I owe myself a reward for the efforts and prayers that my friends and colleagues are giving me. I seldom whine and procrastinate about work laltely and its good, knowing that the fast few months I am so tired and unhappy with my current job. Things change suddenly. I had to test the water outside and compare my current job. I learned to list down those good and bad things that I hate about work. Things that I may encounter if I decided to move out. Well, yes I did it all. The updates, I am doing just fine now. My eagerness to jump into new line of work and environment have subside. I don't know when it will trigger again. But for now, I will just enjoy my stay here and be obedience.

DREAMS AND RELATIONSHIP

When faced in situation were tough decision needs to be done. How do you deal issues? Well some are good at it, they are well versed and geared in handling compromised and could easily come up with good solutions. But to some its an hilarious state.

When one of the person you valued a lot asked you a favor that would mean sacrificing some of your dreams and ambitions, can you give in? just to preserved the good relationship? Is it better to keep silent and just go on with the flow so that no more issues will be brought up, no more rewinding and reminding you of all the good deeds and favors they gave you so the relationship stayed good. Isn't it selfish to hold the persons growth they want outside the box and explore possibilities just because of  their beliefs over the particular issue and their not open anymore to other options.

My boss once told me  these ..If you really love me, then show it. Don't just say it! He was asking me to stay in his supervision but I have decided to try a new challenge in my field that I strongly believed I could expound my learning capacity and download more knowledge in favor of me. Now, I am trapped! I was asked again for the 6th time  to stay with the group for they need my service and besides I have already grow with them together with their vision and mission and I already aware of  the group's culture. But what  to do? It's not that my heart had turned away from them, buts it's more of challenging myself out of my comfort zone. I hope they will understand it and would learn to let me go without any grudges.

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

Do you still remember this old saying? "Honesty is the best policy" I am now at peace that I have tried this formula in my living today. Especially at work, I always wanted to tell the bosses what I am feeling over a matter specially when it involves me. Last week I was confronted with the issue at work regarding my status and my feelings over the new structures of our group and challenges I maybe facing while still joining them. But to cut the story, Another opportunity came and offered to me by the other branch of our company which I believe I can expound my experience and knowledge by joining that new group and my career path would likely grow as well. But things aren't simple. I talked to our managers today to let them know my burning desire on taking the new offer from the other branch. And of course it takes a lot of courage for me to tell them my intentions. What would I except then? After they had talked to me and asked my loyalty for them here comes a new decision from me again, Confessing my deep desire to take the offer and asked their blessings. Well, my manager told me I did an impression to them and they were disappointed with my being fickle minded. When I was asked why I am telling them that to them,  My answer was this " I wanted to be bold and transparent with you Sir, For all I know on our last conversation I had never hide my desire to take the offer from your colleague here but since you said you had plans for me, I respected your plan but after we talked the issue on my part did not make me at peace". And here comes the consequence, Disappoint them but at least I had brought out my issue with them and now I won't wander and think of those what if's" scenario.

SISTER GOT A NEW JOB

My sister who applied for a new job last Friday told me that she got the job. I'm so happy  for her that she had a new job. Yesterday is her first day at work, she wake  up early to cook for breakfast and pack food for her lunch. When I woke up past 6 in the morning she was almost finish and ready to go. But because she was not yet sure of her means of transportation to take, she waited for me until I was all done with my morning rituals. When  I got home last night, I asked her experience on her first day at work. Good thing she  seem to like her work.

THE FUNNY SIDE OF LIFE

If you think of it over and over again you will find yourself wondering things like these..In prison you get three meals a day, while at work you only get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it. In prison, prisoner gets a pardon for good behavior while at work you will be rewarded for good behavior with more work. In prison you can watch TV and play games. At work you'll get fired when your caught browsing the internet during work. In prison they allow your family and friends to visit. At work you cannot even speak to your family and friends through phone, they may charge you for using the company phone for your personal use.Prisoners expenses are paid by tax payers with no work required while at work you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct taxes from our salary to pay for prisoners. In prison you spend most of your time looking through the bars from the inside wanting to get out. At work you spend your time wanting to get out and enter the bars. In prison there are wardens who are often sadistic. At work we have managers!

Life's are like that, we live for them , they live because of us, they live and survive so are we. Life is a community. And community is us.

DEEP INSIDE OF ME

I am making my life so complicated; I am starting to become lazy going to work. After I had been stuck to bed for 1 week because of my flu. I don't feel like going to the office now and do my daily routine 5 days a week. I don't like Mondays, now I am just obligating myself to go to work because this is were I get my income, but you know it is really hard to work when the joy of doing your job has fade. It is tough because I am just working for a living, not because I love to do my job. Ahh... help, I don't like to be this way for the rest of my days when I am in the office. Monday is coming again oh no! I hope the President will declare Monday as holiday.