So this is goodbye

Happiness. :D

Perhaps it's a good way to write down things I've learned as I'm about to say goodbye with my job. This may be helpful to some.

1. Whenever you go to an interview, make sure that you're able to get all the necessary information about the prospective company. Meaning you know precisely its main thrust (services, clients, industry). If you happen to feel something's vague, dare to ask. If things aren't still clear, think (a hundred times) before saying yes. You're limited background about the company might put you in mess.

2. Make sure you have a contract. Regardless if you were referred by a friend or you know the owner, demand for a contract. It's not just about the salary but what's essential is your scope of work.

3. Usually, young professionals (say early 20's to late 20's) experience trouble with superiors who think that only age defines the credibility and competence of a person. It'll be a perennial struggle for us whenever we propose ideas. They will always look for someone "older" to validate the acceptability of the ideas we presented. Which isn't bad if in the first place you weren't rejected. Say, your boss will tell you that he or she will probably ask for second opinion. But it's different when you've presented a concept, then the boss tells you your idea is a mess, then when someone 'older' tells him or her it's fine, you won't be acknowledged. Patay tayo dun. Always be assertive especially when you know you're in the right position. Providing "bright ideas" is not a monopoly of adults.

4. If you're bringing in people to be subcontracted for a project in the office you're working at, you must remember they are your responsibility. If you're dealing with a boss who has different perspective or style in handling outsourced services, you shouldn't simply follow (even if he/she is the boss). Remember, you're the one talking to these people. Not to mention, you'll probably be dealing with them in other opportunities. So make sure that you're able to build good relationship with them. Coming from the client side, you must know the limits of your demands from these sub-contracted people.

5. You cannot always follow. I hate the notion that "you can't do anything because he/she is the boss." You're not just paid to follow. You're paid to work and be of 'essence' to the company. If you'll just follow something you think is flawed, then you should be asking yourself, "what the heck am I doing here?" Everyone's opinion matters especially if you're the most knowlwgeable in that certain field. Go assert! 'Wag lang masyadong mayabang.

6. There will always be B and A-H. It's up to you how you'll be able to handle them without pissing yourself much and without turning a B and A-H in the end.

7. If you find your work crazy, don't let it eat you up. You probably end up losing weight (like what happened to me, but that's an incidental benefit of sorts). But worst if you feel like you're someone who has lost his/her meaning. Drama.

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I'm glad things will be over in the coming hours. But I'm thankful for the experience because I've learned (and of course some other incidental benefits). Of course, I'm also happy that I've built good relationship with some of my officemates.


So it's closing time real soon...
Mamimiss din naman nila ako siguro. Wala na silang aasarin.