I just turned six months in my current job as Training Officer in a college. I can say training is my passion. After college graduation, my first job was Training Assistant in a retail company, but it only lasted for a month. I was then transferred to the Human Resource Administration as Section Head and was responsible for the HR concerns of all the agency-based employees of the company. The job lasted for more than a year only because the company declared bankruptcy. Under the new management, I chose the position of Training Staff when the corporate HR manager made me choose between two positions. A year later, I became the Personnel Officer, and I think my experience in training, which exposed me to the intricacies of the company policies, rules and regulations, was one of the major considerations I got the promotion.
I am glad I got this new job. I am even happier my boss considered me for regularization amidst the cost cutting measures the company has been implementing. Though I was hoping to get security of tenure, along the way, I prepared myself with the possibility that my contract would be terminated. The thought somehow caused me anxiety but I refused to wallow in it. I was confident God will order my steps.
So, how's the past six months in my current job?
I have my share of many "firsts" in this institution. First time to have a very comfortable work schedule. I can now go home from work, still with the clear sky. First time to have pool swimming with officemates. First time to work with adorable kids around (my officemates' kids who go to our office after class) who are my stress relievers. First time to organize a talk by one famous literary critic and former Education Undersecretary, Dr. Isagani R. Cruz. First time to make write-ups for our training activities, published in the school's newsletter and website. First time to make solicitation letters for the school's major events. First time to attend spiritual enhancement during office hours. And first time to have a constant lunch buddy.
I am not pretty sure though as to how long will I serve in this institution. One thing I am sure of is that, so far I am living a more balanced life now. :)
