eload and call cards

It's not a title of an album. hehe Of course, yun lang ang sinasabi ko everyday, almost every minute just to get the attention sa mga commuters. Oh well, a typical day. hehe Of course, life is kinda hard yet fulfilling. Perhaps, you start the day at the shop receiving a message from someone, someone that's kinda past. 

Oh well, I just replied back and give the info that the person needs. After that, siyempre, call some customers, parang sa outbound sales, please buy this and that. Then if somebody bought something, dun papasok ang upselling (which rarely works. hehehe)

I just look ahead and call another one. Then until 7pm, check my report, oh crap, I missed. How in the world I will earn? 

Back in my head, I realized, maybe, this is better than going to work, if worse, at this exact time, I will take a bath and take a ride to work. So, I will just stay this way, the normal way. 

Ok, cut the freaking crap. hehe

Ano nga ba. Hmmmmm. Wala naman bago, medyo adjust pa rin because I want to jog at the morning, kaso itong Ivan, gusto sa Uste pa. Wow. For what? hehe 

Oh, siyempre, may mga interesting sights sa shop. Hehehe Alam na ni Rheg yun. hahahaha

Don't worry bro, it's in the good hands. 

Ano pa? Wala naman ako balita sa mga brothers ko. But I am nothing to say as well. Sa other blog, anak ng tokwa si William, parang coming out ha. At least, di badet at di naging gummybear. hehehe

Now, I just feel, getting there. I mean, how I start my day, what will I need to do, you know... I just realized, why I need to go sa mahabang route and still ending up here. Maybe, it's a path. God's path I guess. Or maybe the stupid fate. However...

I don't regret taking the long way and going back here. 

Besides, it was a joyride back then. 

I just hope, it will be fine and ok.

Maybe, since ginagamit ko ang paragraph format, I will try this format, for a change. Like William said, "change of pace..."

first week of normality.

Like I told you, more "normal" words to come. hehe Anyway, what a first week. Getting up in the morning then go to the shop, sell some stuff. I am thinking putting that shop here. hehe I know it was kind of tiring, because unlike sa work, you will only work for 5 days, but this one, I need to come to the shop for 7 straight days. hehe So ang off ko eh now lang, Sunday, afternoon. 

Of course, since I am one man show, I need to be the salesman, the accountant, the messenger, and lastly, the manager. Siyempre, may technician me. hehe I will take some pics next week ng shop. Mahirap talaga. Grabe, pero compare this to the night shift, eto na lang. hehe Besides, I want to see that morning shine, badly? 

Even I don't reach the evening news, that's fine, nothing new I guess. hehe Well, I believe Thursday night, I met Joanne, kasi ayun, maraming utang na chismax to her. hehe Then last night, I am with Rheg with the earth hour date at Kabab. (which I did not know why the lights are off.) hehe 

To cap the week, it was extraordinary because I am now doing the normal thing. Normal life, normal things, except nasa room na si Gerro. hahaha I don't know what lies ahead. I don't even know what will happen to me in this, however, what I know, it will go for a long long time. 

Sana nga, dito masimulan ang gusto ko gawin. Alam ko mahirap, pero sa huli, ganito din naman ang punta ko. hehe Well, mukhang nagsisimula na ang bagong journey. Oh, by the way, I will be having a great break next week. Time to relax and reflect.. 

Nagtanong kaya si Rheg, pano kaya kung nagpakita siya sa shop? Sabi ko, bumili siya ng china phone or kahit ano sa shop. hahahaha

2nd and 3rd day

After a very short first day of working sa shop. Here came 2nd and 3rd day. Ayun, medyo nanghuhula pa sa price. May nabenta nga me china phone, sobrang baba than the expected price, pero binili pa rin. Nadala sa de-escalating kung baga. hehe Anak ng tokwa, all the principles in Business management applies everyday. From planning on how much I need to sell, to organizing our inventory, leading my two men shop, me and my technician. hehe And lastly, controlling, siyempre, kailangan makita din kung may progress.

I compare this to my previous jobs? I can feel, this is way better than going at work at night. I know, it's more pressured because I need to make sales for my own pay. hehe Pero I know, and I can feel, it's just normal. You will see more "normal" words later. hehe Ano pa nga ba. Pero nakakamiss din yun mga internet access sa office. hahaha Unlike this, kailangan ko umuwi to use my internet access. Pero ok lang, para magamit naman yun cable internet. Anyway, yun nga lang, walang VL. hehe 

Bad trip. Oh well, better like this than never. Nakakagulat pala nung day before I left. Wala na ang Dell Pasay. At buti na lang, di ako nakalipat sa Dell Pasay dati due to the ANZ queue. hehe Grabe, nakakagulat talaga, because they only done that Thursday morning, at kundi malas, naging outsource pa sila. hehehe That was close. Alam niyo naman, ayoko ko na sa outsource. hehe Of course, it was a great shock in Dell QC. Besides, we were worried because we may be next. Pero dahil sa stats namin, we were saved. I hope, na Dell QC will stay the same. Ayoko mapunta sa kung sinong sino outsource diyan. hehe 

However, that's life. Nothing changed. Maybe, a bit. In a day setting. Yeah, I just post at our freaking race at raceto2012.blogspot.com/. Sobrang tagalog ako sa letcheng blog. hehe Oh well, I don't know what's next, I just hope for the better. 

Oo nga pala, go Cleveland for the NBA Best record this season! Kawawa naman ang Lakers. Champion na si Lebron. hehe

What else, eto, I will get a normal rest. 

Normal word, again. 

first day of normal day

 woke up and of course it's morning! At last, I can smell morning scent. hehe Anyway, wala naman ako masulat, nahilo lang ako kahapon kasi sa pesteng counterstrike na gusto laruin ni Algerro. Di malabas ang bot, pero nun lumabas ang bot, ayun naghang. I give up, I got dizzy and slept. After that, nakita ko pa yun PBA na tambak yun Red Bull ng bente, then when I got online, ayun nanalo pa sila. hehe

Sobrang normal ng life. I cannot still believe it. I was able to sleep and got up early for jogging. I can't still believe, staring at the clouds showing sun upright. Parang nostalgic kumbaga. hehe After years of struggling or I though I won't sleep at night or even I can see the day normal, ayun, nangyari na agad kahapon. Very normal. Very indeed. 

Of course, after jogging like hell, at napagod, ayun bihis na agad for the shop. 4 years ago, and well many changed. Like loading sa Sun, sobrang hirap, di ko memorize agad. Yun globe and smart, same pa rin, nagkaiba lang sa mga choices. hehe Grabe, parang wala naman ako masabi pa today. Kasi naman, naghalf day lang suki, diyos ko dahil sa outing na dapat sa Linggo na nila ginawa. Kung kailan marami bumibili, dun naman natapos ang araw. Kala ko pa naman, makakapahinga ako. Anak ng tokwa, Mom is moving some things again, and I smell I am moving too. Ayun nga nangyari, lumipat ako ng room again. Good timing by Mom. Oh well..

After these days, I just hope na sana tuloy tuloy na to. I know, medyo marami pa ko gagamayin sa tindahan, but anyway sana magwork. My motivation? Not working at night, if possible, again. And of course, earning on my own pace. Be free I guess. hehe Para dina ko magiging gising kahit madaling araw, mahirap na kasi. hehe Pero bahala na, abangan ang susunod na kabanata. 

Mukhang nakakamis din ang Dell, lalo na ngayon, queing na naman sa lunes tapos maraming follow ups. (TM and coaches kayo na po bahala thanks!) hehe Then now, I should sleep first. A good night sleep. At last. 

Good night!

"resignation"

In Japanese, not the word itself, but usually what a Japanese employee do, is to present a letter with the words "resign" or whatever. You can see that in Japanese movies or j-drama. Folded white paper with those black characters. I like that kind of style. However, of course, it is not applied here. hehe

 

This was the exact date, way back 4 years ago starting to work in a call center. Wayback before, I chose this job because it is very hard to find a day job with a fulfilling or great pay. However, my options run out (which happened before I got to Dell as well) hehe, I joined Parlance (or Ventus ePLDT today). I thought that I am very fortunate to work with ePLDT until one and a half years later, I realized, I joined a very stiff company. hehe I missed my job there as a eCare specialist, answering customer care questions through email, meaning I have a day job and normal life. However, of course, due to budget constrains, I need to have a high pay. Of course, ePLDT won't do that.

I ended up going to the world's local bank, HSBC. HDPP for their BPO ops. September of 2006, I started working there, then I thought I will stay here for a long time. However, due to some stupid process in their end and some difficult loss in my family. I left them with a distressed feeling. Crappy feeling. hehe

After 3 months, of searching at least a regular day job which it did not happen until now, I found a company that almost solved all my problems. No kidding, it did, it is Well at Dell...

I know it was just a short stint, 14 months of memories of hardwork and fun, and I never thought I will be leaving this early. I will be leaving because of some new opportunity given to me by Kuya Alpro. Even it is not as big I get in Dell, at least, this is a business opportunity to at least keep one of his shops working properly. hehe I will take that risk. And I will do my best to get most of it and lastly, to earn on my own pace.

Anyway, I will definitely miss a lot of things in Dell. From the first day of onboarding till the last minute of my KANA email, I really cherished every moment here. There were bad times, oh not these times, but there was a time that I thought I will not make it, made it. There were good times, with the awards I got, the bonuses I received and especially the great support I have. Luckily, I got used of being laidback in work, even with many cases at hand, I can still breathe. hehe Teams that I joined, the trainers, urban chef, HR, and most importantly, the computer that I also stare at it. The benefits, payroll, the process (which is sometimes it's hard to explain to our customers. hehe) and the whole, the Dell QC site.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people I worked with. From the great TM Joanna and Coach Noel tandem, then to TM Batman and Robin, este (TM Mark and Coach Ron pala) hehe and lastly, to my very very kind TM Jun (she will be having a baby! Congrats TM) and coaches Joan and the very patient Grace. I am sorry as well for sometimes, shortcomings, and stupidity. hehe However, I owe a lot from you and I will use what I learned from all of you. The leadership qualities you shown on how to lead a team effectively and efficiently. I can say that because of the previous ranking of my teams. hehe 

 

I want to thank as well, especially to my former team mates, from team love a lot bear, secret bear and cozy heart (yes, all our teams are named after care bears!) hehe You know who you are and even I am quiet most of the time, I really enjoyed your company and working relationship.

 

Letche, tagalog na nga. hehe Basta, maraming salamat sa Dell, sobrang salamat at sana nga, sa Dell na yun first and last company na I worked with. Kung ganun, parang marami kong ipon siguro. hehehe Salamat sa mga TM ko, na sobrang supportive at naku, kung alam niyo, nahihiya talaga ko sa mga request ko and stats ko, pero buti naman I can say I helped your teams. hehe Sa mga coaches ko, na baka nakulitan na kayo ha. Sencia na. hehe Nakulitan sa kakatanong ko especially nung naging tier 2 ako. Thanks talaga a lot!

Sa mga kateam ko dati and hanggang sa huli, thank din sa kasiyahan na binigay niyo. Kahit tahimik ako, natutuwa pa ko, lalo na sa mga asaran saka mga banat ha. hehe Of course, mga team building, na di ko makakalimutan. Sa dami ng team building, di ko makakalimot ito.  Sa mga ka batch ko nung pumasok sa Dell, wag muna kayo umalis ha. 8 or 9 na lang kayo sa batch. hahaha Salamat kayo at nagtagal tayo kahit halos lahat nag tier 2 na. hehe Alam niyo naman san ako makikita, dito na lang sa blog or multiply. Lalo na sina Mamu, naku po, diyan lang kayo ha, kaya niyo na yan, kailangan niyo lang ng gamot. ahahaha Oh nakalimutan ko, yung internet connection sa office, it really helps lalo na sa stress moments. hehe 

 

Well, I won't keep it secret why I am leaving a good company from Dell. Simply, as you read in my previous blogs, if you did, between the lines, magbabantay ako ng shop ni Kuya. Yun offer niya kasi, maganda naman, kahit di malaki, kunin ko na lang, at least normal na buhay. Back to zero din. hehe Pero ok lang to, yun na lang pinapangarap ko sa buhay. Kahit di naman sigurado na mapapatagal ko pa yun shop, pero tingin ko, mapapatagal ko to. hehe Daan na lang kayo sa Suki Market in QC. Kaso wala naman ata malapit na kilala ko diyan na taga Mayon. hehe

 

I run out of words describing my working experience at Dell, like I said in my letter, I am forever grateful to Dell. Marami talaga siya natulong sa kin and I hope I can use it in other way. I hope I can still keep in touch to my former colleagues there.

 

You won't believe that it was a hard pill to swallow this kind of decision, kasi napaaga ang plan ko pagalis. I know aalis me ng Dell for some reason but not this early, lalo na maganda na stats ko sa SMB. hehe Pero sometimes, you have decisions that you need to think not only deeply but fast as well. Di ko naman regret na napaaga ang resign, pero dream ko naman kasi na to work at least in the morning. Medyo nagkakasakit na kasi ako saka gusto ko na din ng normal na buhay. Sayang lang talaga. I can say na talagang masaya ako sa pagstay and work at Dell.

 

I will always go back here at remember anything that made my stay worthwhile. I am very well at Dell!!!!

Badge number 706954, logging out.  

Farewell to Dell QC. Goodbye to corporate ladder I guess.

Wala pala ako pahinga after this. Sunday lang. hehe

before the last step

Yes, there will be a time, something will end, something will start for a new beginning. I don't know what will happen to me, but I know, this time, I will do my best to make it right. I got late today, peste kasi, talagang taghirap. hehe Nakita ko na yun sweldo ko, at ok naman, yun expenses lang ang hindi. Bad trip. hehe Ano pa ba. Oh, somebody has a multiply account already, fresh from Camiguin. Mukhang masayang masaya siya sa trip at maganda talaga ang Camiguin. Kung nagkataon pala, if my plans go through from past week, three is a party. Definitely. One from the past and one from the present. Nice meeting. hehe

Anyway, that was changed since it did not go through and falls apart. But that's fine. Let's move on.

Wala pa ko plans for weekend, but definitely, I will do one thing, get some regular rest. If I can visit or do something happily productivity to some friends, that will better as well. The raceto2012 blog is heating up, what will Ivan says about his status. Kung ako sa kanila, sabihin na nila ang dapat sabihin or nararamdaman nila. hehe Kung punching bag yun blog na yun, lamog na siguro sa mura. hahaha Lalo na si Raims. Anyway, english pa yun script nila ha. Parang maarte sa simula, pero di magtatagal, magtatagalog din sila. Mahirap kaya yun, I tried that last year!

Speaking of last year, I was able to reach one year of blogging! Happy Anniv dude. hahahaha Kahit I miss many days, however, I was able to post many topics I can. I will try to read them again, just for reminiscing. hehe I can say that I am proud of having this blog. I can say whatever things I want. I was able to control my feelings, even I know I should write it here. That's not censorship, it's just responsiblity to the other people might get involved. Like I said before, I hate keeping dark secrets. hehe

Peste talaga. hehe But with my blog, I was able to see myself, my true self. Kinda confusing but it really refreshing to see yourself in a different way. In a way that I knowing myself better. I am way far of achieving anything in this blog. Maybe, just a place to be myself, just be alone. If there is someone reading this, fine! If there is someone leaves a comment, great! Want to leave a rant or any comment? Great.

That's why, in the future, even if I have a family, maybe I will continue posting here or even when I got old.

What is my goal in this blog? To have a copy of my very very long tiring and fulfilling journey.

It will take many steps to get there..

And another journey will starts very soon..

Who wants to come with me? hehe

Birthdays!

Yes, two person I know have the same birthday yesterday, 03/18/09. One, former team mate of mine at HSBC days, which lumipat din. hehe Pero sa south, not in Dell. The other one? Let's say, someone known at the past. hehe Someone I say, the ideal lady. hehe Pero I hope she is ok and doing fine. For the past two days, it was a bit regular day. Wala naman bago, except done some wrong errands. hehe Tapos eto, panay isip ano gagawin na deck at ano gagawin for next week.

Weekend is approaching so thus the payday. hehe However, I know, at the end of the payday, I am flat broke. Good job! Ano kaya magawa these coming days. Pero grabe, sobrang pagod ako, kahit wala naman masyadong calls. Oh, there is one event this week that I am so surprised. Surprised that when I talked to Algerro, parang normal pa rin pero sa loob ko, nakakagulat yun ginawa niya. Parang ako nung Grade 1. hehehe Peste, well, after I saw some clips from the movie Chocolate, it is possible for that dude to do something shocking.

Damn. My birthday is not too far yet not too near, what will be the celebration this year? I am not expecting like a big birthday bash. hehe Hmmmm, parang simple celebration lang siguro, except kung may himala na masaya. hehe Ano pa nga ba. Wala naman bago. Wala din chismax from my friends. hehe


Nakita ko na din ang mga sine ngayon. Naku naman, ngayon pa lang ipapalabas ang Punisher. hehe Isang daan lang yan sa Hidalgo. Life is really ironic sometimes, and sometimes, there is a thing that you wanted later and keep this other thing going. However, if that thing you are hoping comes early, way beyond you expected, now, you want the other one to keep it for a long time. hehe Confusing?

Oh, it's not love. I won't use those kind of words for love.

However, you will know it by 2 days from now.

Change is inevitable.