My previous post was probably very downhearted, almost hopeless, I guess. But, in light of recent events, this post is gonna be a wonderful one.
I have a new job! yay! Although the opportunity came in in the least perfect time, I still feel truly blessed and extremely happy.
As I have mentioned in my previous post, I've been dragging myself to the office, killing myself with all the boredom that is work and constantly fearing that I am losing my 20s. I find myself running late almost everyday. And whenever I miss the shuttle service (which is most of the time), I feel so irritated that I have to start a day with this anxiety and inevitable frustration.
One Friday morning, I was so pissed off because yet again, I missed the shuttle service by a little more than 2 minutes. I got to the office in a really bad mood and impulsively and brutally typed on the url bar, "jobstreet.com".
I applied to at least 3 companies, if I remember correctly, and just as I was about to go home that same day, I got a call from one of the companies. The HR rep was asking me if I was available for an interview and an exam on Tuesday, the following week. I wasn't really thinking things through when I said, "Ok, I'll be there," and so I found myself pondering whether I should go on with it or not.
Firstly, I didn't want to take a leave anymore since I've already carefully allocated the days for my vacation leave; that is for Christmas and my trip to Seoul. Secondly, I will be very busy at work that week because of a production task.
I may sound like I overacted but I literally sat on my bed for roughly 30 minutes trying to decide whether I should go on with the interview or not. Eventually, before I went to sleep, i decided not to go anymore. I few minutes after I prepped my bed, I got a text message from the HR rep asking for my confirmation regarding the interview the following day.
Then, my room mate exclaimed that it was a sign and that I had to go. After all the pushing and pulling, i finally decided to go.
The interview was "ok" but the exam was a longer than I expected, probably the longest employment exam I ever took.
When I scanned the items, I saw that it was supposed to be a 90-minute exam but my interviewer said most applicants finish it within two and a half hours. As for me, I took a hefty 3 hours in answering everything.
After that, I decided not to think about it anymore or hope that I would pass considering the time I consumed. However, the following day, I got a call again and luckily I passed. Oh yes I did. hahahaha!
So I was then bound for my final interview in less than a week since I've applied. Although my friends kept telling me I would probably be accepted, I still tried to keep myself from hoping and thinking that I actually would.
I've seen the interior of their office and the first thought that came into my mind was, "I can work here." Well, just a backgrounder, I've been to at least three interviews this year and whenever I get in their offices, I always imagine or try to visualize myself working in their office. With this company, when I first came in their office, I liked it. hehe. And when I met my interviewers, I knew that I wanted the job. MY interviewers, by the way, are based in Hongkong and London so we had a video conference. It was fun and thrilling and I felt so comfortable talking to them about my experiences in the field of Journalism.
After that, I was told that they'd call to inform me whether I got in or not. I waited three working days and the call came congratulating me for being accepted.
It was overwhelming, surprising, happy. I felt incredibly wonderful.
And now, I am two weeks away from leaving Thomson Reuters and entering the exciting world of financial reporting.
Although I feel sincerely sorry for leaving my team at a difficult time, I still feel that this new opportunity is also something that I cannot miss out on. It is also for my growth, not only for my career but for myself as well. Also, I am deeply saddened by the fact that I will also be leaving my office mates who have become my closest friends, one of my most precious circles.
But life as it is needs some moving on or should I say, moving forward. It was only early this year that I dreamed of practicing Journalism as a profession while taking up my masters in Psych. But just two months shy of 2014, I am welcoming this dream come true. ~_~
