It was my unedited and unrevised resume that made my plan of resignation slipped off from my grasp. That plan was borne since year 2003.
And so before the Christmas holiday, I worked on it and got the result. My updated (I made a new one) resume is ready to be passed on to the hands of prospective employers.
I was in confusion whether I would start sending applications or not. As of today, I have six (6) simultaneous projects ready to roll beginning January 23rd till the first week of March. I couldn't afford to take leaves nor absences before that due to preparations, meetings, etc.
I decided to pursue the next step by March.
Last December 29, boredom took its toll on me. I was in front of my computer and thought about my resume, new job and the like. It stirred a different kind of thrill within me. I applied online.
While my overworked mind screamed "NO", "STOP", my carefree self said "GO, DON'T WORRY." I stuck with the latter. It was easier, thrilling. The thought of experiencing again the things that I did almost 6 years ago in the hunt to earn my own keep was exciting.
I actually desire a career shift. The current thing that I am doing right now bores me to death. No excitement, no growth.
Well, I also do not have plans of totally abandoning my line of work. It has taught me a lot of things and learning new stuff will always be interesting and 'comforting'.
So where did I apply? Let me make the list:
PeopleSupport
United Nations
Board of Investments
Cebu Pacific
AskMeNow
Convergys
Pending applications:
Asian Development Bank (have to fill-up a form)
World Health Organization (have to fill-up a form)
Foreign government trade agencies (like the one I'm in right now)
Foreign embassies and consulates
Last January 2nd, I got a call from PeopleSupport. I didn't think I pass. I did not expect that call and it was a telephone interview. I wasn't ready to sound formal that day. I was at a loss. Hehehe. No big deal.
At the office this morning, my mobile phone rang. It was a landline number. Somebody from Convergys called in to set up an interview with me tomorrow. I said I couldn't tomorrow. I asked for a Monday schedule and we had it settled at 1600 hours at their Ortigas office.
Blasted! What was I thinking? Tomorrow is a Saturday and that will be the most convenient day. Tokwa. I thought tomorrow's Friday. Bangag.
By the way, I have to contact this Mico guy and have the interview rescheduled tomorrow. (yea, everything sounds 'tomorrow'...)
Ciao.
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You might think of it as boredom. But my guess is that your carefree self wants to figure out what your prospects are like. I used to do something similar. I used to quietly apply for jobs here and there eventhough I'm happy and comfortable at my place of work... just so I know how green the grass is on the other side of the fence. It avoids unnecessary speculations. Take Care! :)
ReplyDeletemarvin, my work used to be fun, exciting and interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt changed its course more than 2 years ago; no more growth
and my spirit craves for something out of the usual.
Also, I agree with you on the idea that the other side of the fence
may be greener than I expect. :)