Bum burum bum bum

Oh snap! I'm not a bummer anymore!

And that is also the reason why I have been putting off writing an entry here. I knew that I would just blab about my intense desire for a job and it would all get boring and depressing so I promised myself I would not write unless I had a job already. And the time to write again has come. *insert some dramatic entrance song here, possibly with drums or trumpets*



I thank the Lord for letting me work in the company that I wanted to work in. A lot of the things that happened during this time (when I was not blogging) told me that the time isn't right yet. I knew when I did not want the previous job offers I had (okay, there was just one), I also knew that I should not worry, and I also knew that I wasn't gonna get accepted for the position I applied for in this company that I wanted to work with, initially.

I prayed and prayed for me to get a job in this company and I was always told not to worry. I both did and did not do that. I wasn't comfortable with me being comfortable that everything will work out (nice I used a word two times in two sentences!). I had to keep my feet on the ground by making myself worry, even when I didn't need to, so that I could persevere more. I also knew that I would get big-headed if i didn't do it.

I also knew that I have never waited for something like that for so long and the feeling that it has finally come is just pure bliss. Even more than bliss. Super! I felt like I was on top of the world!

I was, and still is, happy that I am finally starting on a new chapter of my life. I know that I would have to work hard and learn more and that is great! I'm tired of being a bummer anyways.

Once again, I thank the Lord (repeatedly saying thank you is still not enough; not for this or for anything for that matter) for this opportunity. I've always felt if the company I was going to have an interview in was for me or not. I also felt deep down that my initial application to this company wasn't the one for me but I forced myself, being impatient and all, to want this position even with that in mind. Because of that stupid impatience, unnecessary issues came up. See, being impatient does not really do anybody any good!

In one homily during the Simbang Gabi, the priest talked about being patient. I thought that it was like a direct hit for me with what I was going through. And it was. But what struck me was that being patient does not just mean waiting, it also means waiting while keeping a positive attitude along side it. I certainly did not do that much.

Impatience leads to bad decisions, tactless conversations and blabber. So anyways, I tried my best to be patient (with that enlightening definition) and I constantly prayed.

I could have spared myself with the nonsense sadness by listening inside. It's like intuition or gut feel but I know it was coming more from a spiritual source. It was reassuring me that everything will be alright and it was guiding me in not accepting the job offer, not doing well on other interviews in order to be better prepared for THE ONE for me. But I was never comfortable with the 100% calmness and security that I drove it away sometimes. But I guess that was all for the better. It also told me that when I was considered for another position, this was the one. And It felt right.

So let me explain my journey!

I knew I wanted to work for Thomson Reuters (TR) the moment the HR personnel told me about the company and the potential growth for all the employees working there. I told myself when I first came in to their office "This place looks good!" I've never felt that in the previous applications I had. The experience and the workplace and the ideal job I had fit right in this company.

So for this journey, I had a total of 5 interviews: 1 initial interview by the HR personnel, 1 interview by the head of Corporate Advisory Services, 1 panel interview by the senior management from the U.S., 1 initial interview by the team head (I think) of the department to which I was accepted (I don't know the name; forgive me for not knowing) and 1 panel interview by the training managers and other people whom I do not know what position they were in.

The 2nd and 3rd interviews were for the 1st position I was considered in. I did not get accepted therefore I was forwarded to another position and then I got it! This process took about 4 months in the making. Those 4 months of grueling and intense waiting paid off, like I said.

Did I mention that the last interview - a panel one - consisted of FIVE people? Yeah. When I was in the room and they started coming in, I thought the line would never end! (they were in a line as they came in) Paranoia took over but only for a moment. I had to bring my A-game. I was born for this right? What were all the other interviews for if I didn't nail this one? I was able to be honest in that interview and it really helped I guess, not that I was dishonest in my other interviews. It's just that I was a little more casual in this interview (I made them laugh a few times). It lasted for about 30 minutes of pure talk. Good thing I prepared!! Though the business/news/market preparation rendered useless as they did not ask me anything about it but it's still good as I would need to know these things when I work already.

The journey is always more important than the ending (which is the start of a new beginning). That's why I hate those success stories that tell of people's - you guessed it - successes.They skip right to the end and not tell the story where the people could really learn from and get inspired by. Anyway, I realized that the last two interviews were the times when I was prepared the most. Again, gut feel/intuition. It's like I was getting built up for those two interviews. In my initial applications, I was always too carefree and did not do as much as I did for the said interviews and had to learn from that in order to land me this job. What great power God has over us! He knew all along of course! Thank you Lord God for everything! I know it won't be easy, but I will do the best I can! Adik ako!



Something for you, dear reader, to ponder on: You'll know when it's right.

From the great Paulo Coelho, "And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

And from the Holy Bible, 2 Thessalonians 5:18: "In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."

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Enough with my realizations and happiness, what happened in the more-than-a-month of no entry? I was getting interviews, of course. But I know that I am so tired of doing nothing, even now. I was able to go out some with the bum club. We hung out and it was always fun. You know what? I'll just stop now and leave you with the parting words above. It's great for reflection and motivation (I hope haha).I kind of forgot what to write about anyways other than the one above (thanks to mind-blogging).

I also added a new gadget on the side. I basically placed my bookshelf from Shelfari, the books I want to read (my wishlist) and the ones I've read, just for balance haha.



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