Me and Em finished our high school at Imus Institute, It was the first private, non-sectarian school in our province,established during 1923. I'm proud, that it is well known not only for It's high school education, but as well as for the college degrees it offers. We did not finish college in I.I. though, but I know very well of the quality education It provides at a modest cost. My Mom took up Bachelor of Arts in Economics there, and she's now working as a Human Resource manager in a manufacturing company in our country.
After high school, I went to De La Salle to finish college. I met a lot of friends there, and had a lot of experiences which I will never forget for the rest of our lives. I will always remember all the sleepless nights in finishing our major research, the summer outings with my fellow La Sallians, the stage plays and radio plays we made not just for the fulfillment of our degree but also to satisfy our hunger and passion for arts. The moment I won my first title in a beauty pageant because of my friend's support is tattooed in my memory forever. Finishing college was indeed the greatest and most valuable gift I was able to give my mom. Somehow, It gave her the assurance that a good future is waiting for me. It made me more dignified, and confident, that yes... I could finally call my self a "LADY".
After my life in the university, I started looking for a job, I have sent countless on-line applications and has been through so many exams and job interviews. I was able to pass the exams and pre-employment interviews in some companies in Manila. Banks, Casino, Advertising companies, Airlines, and a lot more. But still, I never felt motivated. Someone introduced me to a certain Chinese company, I was given the opportunity to work there, as an Asst. HR Officer, being in a not so familiar culture, I didn't feel comfortable. I am a Filipino,and the rest is Chinese. They never gave me a clear description of my duty,and I felt like I was just wasting my time sitting and counting minutes so I could go home. Because of this, I decided to quit. It was hard to deal with a different culture despite a competitive salary they offered.
I was jobless for about 2 months, until I received text message from one of my colleagues, telling me that Imus Institute, which happens to be my high school alma mater is looking for a Psychometrician. I felt interested, since the place was near from home and I am very much familiar with the environment and the people in that campus. I immediately submitted my application, and I am glad that I was asked to demonstrate a psychological exam administration right away. After 3 days of training, I already started with my new job. The salary is not as big compared to other companies, but the job was fulfilling. I work with a nice, friendly and considerate boss. My workmates are loving,and happy to be with. And my days is always made complete and happy by all the Hi's and Hello's of my cute students.
I just realized how blessed I am. I won't deny that I have plans of going out of the country and settle there, since I also need to have a more progressive career in the future. But working for my high school alma mater is God's way of letting me serve not just Imus Institute, but as well my FAMILY, my COMMUNITY, my Society before going somewhere else, and who knows? I may have been even just of little help to my beloved COUNTRY.
These are the credits of my profession,which money can never give me.
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