Now Playing: On my Own Time by Gym Class Heroes
It's been a while since I was able to write down here in The Pit. Not much has happened though for the past month. Anyways, it may be great to try to account a few things that I've been into for this past few weeks.
First, I was somehow able to muster enough effort to apply for a job. I actually tried applying for jobs related to music -- one was as a store manager and one as a product specialist. As far as the former is concerned, I actually got a job offer but the thing is I need to travel for a week on a 3 hour bus ride down south for the training. I could've accepted it but it's not really that economical. Considering the fact that I left my previous job because of distance and long travel time, I really think it was not worth the effort. Although it would have been great if I somehow was accepted as a manager for that music store. They now carry Warwick basses in their current brand roster so it would've been cool if I actually took the training. No regrets though. The latter, well... I don't know I think I did great in the interview but I never received a call back from the company.
So much for jobs related to music. I already spent 6 months sitting my ass off and just simply drifting with a lot of stuff that I planned to do while in "lay-off" status that I think it'd be bad if I stop applying after my not-so-lucky search for music-related jobs. I tried to apply for 2 BPO companies and was lucky to be given a job offer. I declined the first one because of the fact that they actually offered me a low pay compared to what I was expecting and the account that I was supposed to be under is said to be "toxic". So that's no rocket science as far as decision is concerned. I accepted the job offer given to me by the next company because it was said to be an easy account. I also considered the location which is just in Cubao. The gateway to everywhere you need to be in Luzon! Additional factor is that they pay a handsome amount of money for remuneration and they actually had a signing bonus offered on the week that we applied so not bad considering that I need cash for the holidays. I must admit though that the account took me by surprise. The training was one hell of a ride. Honestly. I've worked for 2 companies in the past 4 years and by far, this is one of the training programs that actually got me to work my ass off. Well, truth be told I really didn't and I actually just took it seriously when I was at work but I was fortunate enough not to be included in the attrition rate. Anyways, after threading the needle, I think I'll enjoy my stint in my new job. Less stress as far as work is concerned. The other cool thing is compared to other call centers where you can surf the net while on work (or use proxy servers to access those restricted social networking sites), this job offer less for more. Somehow you can only use the interface used for the job and other functions are removed. That leaves reading books as a good way to pass time. So it's great since I somehow slowed down for the past 2 years as far as reading books are concerned. Yesterday, I treated myself to a local bookstore buying 5 surplus books for only Php 150.00.
Me and 2 of my friends also planned to start up a small time shirt business. So far we're having a hard time pushing for the first phase due to schedule and other reasons. However, I really want this to roll so hopefully we'll get there and put color to our "drawing". I want to give details but we'll cross the bridge when we get there. Experience has taught me to not get ahead of yourself... always!
I also went back to playing bass guitar. I really know that my decision to lay-off was... may be uncalled for for others. Some may not understand it and take it against me. But it actually helped. I felt that I'm a car's break line always going along with a speed on 5th gear for the past 7 years (dating back to my freshman years in college) and is just waiting for the perfect accident to happen. So better tune up while I still can. Considering some of the shit that has happened to me for the past few months before going on a brief hiatus, I really think it is a good decision on my part. It somehow got my mojo running again and damn I missed my low-end!
Apart from doing my usual nerd routine that comprises of video games, TV and net surfing, mangas and comic books... I actually made it a point to engage in physical activities. I tried playing some hoops and went on early morning routines. Considering that I love basketball, I think it's great to try it hands on again (although playing ball is not really a gift that God gave me). Not that I'm being a health buff but I know that I'll reap the rewards later on in life.
So far, even though it took time, standing on my own again, it actually felt good. It actually brought me back to my senses that I am by my own strength and my own time.
Faith.
Patience.
Respect.
The words i'll soon have in my skin.
