When I was still a kid, I used to imagine myself being successful in my chosen field. I thought that life will be easier when I get older, and I could not wait for it to happen before. But now that I am on my early 20s, I am already feeling the pressure of being an adult.
I graduated from college last year, on the month of August. And it is when everything began to be challenging on my end. Aside from the pressure of getting a decent job after college, I overthink a lot about whether I will be successful one day or not. And last October 2023, I landed on a job position that made me discover a new character inside me.
I started applying for a job on the month of September, and I got hired a month after as a Customer Service Representative (also known as call center agent). It means that my job responsibility is to answer queries through calls coming from the United States. I had to relocate here in Pampanga because of that opportunity and I did not want it to slip away, so I took the risk of being away from home.
The workplace was located at SM City Clark in Angeles City. And since it's a BPO Industry, I worked on a shifting schedule. I had experienced working early in the morning, and also going on-duty at graveyard shift. Challenging, right? But I had to do it to gain experience. And day by day, I started to discover new characters inside me.
I met the FLEXIBLE CHERRY.
During the training days, I learned quickly even though I was a first-timer in this kind of industry. I also met different people in all ages that I had to work with as a trainee. And one of the most essential detail about me meeting my flexible version is when I learned to adjust in my environment, job responsibility, and people around me.
I have been SENTIMENTAL.
Since I was away from home, I met the version of me that became sentimental over simple things - and this might sound cheesy to some of you. When I was already packing my things before travelling to Pampanga, I grabbed a mug that has my brother's name in it. The reason is, I wanted to bring stuffs that have special values to me, so I could be motivated to go to work even though I will be missing home for a while.
I learned to be MORE INDEPENDENT.
My friends already see me as an independent woman, and I had acknowledged that description for years now. But being hired on a job where I had to relocate made me even more independent. How? I can sit anywhere alone. I can learn things by myself. And I could enjoy my own company, so I won't have to rely on someone.
Also, at the age of 22, I wanted to try living on my own to try whether I could do it or not, especially when I used to be a Mama's girl.
They say that everything you experience in life will surely give you the best lessons, and one of the most significant changes I embraced recently is working for my growth in career and self-discovery. And little by little, I am starting to gain a lot since then.
Hive Blog No. 102
Date Published: February 17, 2024
| Community | Blog Title |
|---|---|
| EMOTIONS AND FEELINGS | Hello there, My Valentine! 💑 |
| WEDNESDAY WALK | Wednesday Walk: A Remarkable Visit at My Previous School |
| DAILY BLOG | Tried A Sweetly Refreshing Frappe from Crave N' Chill in Bustos, Bulacan |
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| FAMILY & FRIENDS | A Quick Eat-Out at Jollibee with Some Colleagues |
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