Friday, June 23, 2006
8:57 PM
I feel jealous when I hear about a friend finally landing a job. More so if it's something they really love doing. Nevertheless, I'm also happy for them. It feels reassuring to know that people still get their dream jobs (or, if not, at least something along that line) if they're persistent enough.
Which should be an example for me. That until desperation and the financial rut sets in, I should just try and try. Eventually, some company'll need someone like me and they'll call me. Optimism never killed anyone. As long as they're not lying to themselves.
According to my cousin, who's 3 years older than me, companies start calling by the time you finally start working. Which is a real bummer, given the circumstances.
I don't want to be overwhelmed by hesitation and regret by not saying that I tried. Even if I see something which isn't my main job option, if it's something I know I'm interested in, and if I feel it's something I can learn to do, then I go for it.
I even applied for jobs like account exec for recording companies, that kinda thing, since I'm into music.
I know I'm getting the feel of Makati as a viable option since it's accessible from our place, plus the whole hustle-bustle corpo feel is really attractive to me. But a few minutes ago, I saw this e-mail from jobstreet, and I clicked the links of leading companies. There was actually this one company located in Taytay, which is where I live! Although I can't really imagine myself working here, I thought about the potential practicality of such an option, since I don't have to worry much about traffic and expenses. I guess it's a plan B if I still don't have a job in the next few months.
I finally set a deadline for myself. I'd like to actually have money to celebrate my 22nd birthday in August, so I won't apply to call centers (non-bond ones) until late, late, late, late July. Deadliest deadliest deadline.
There. If I keep whining about being unemployed in early August, remind me of this personal deadline, okay?
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Tomorrow's our graduation from the dubbing workshop. I'm crushed at the thought of not being able to see the people I've become friends with over the past month after tomorrow. It really gave me something to look forward to, other than work, and I was able to actually experience something I've dreamed about for years.
Other than that, a contract's a contract, and I'm looking forward to some dough tomorrow, since it's officially (0r not?) the end of the workshop. I hope I get a decent amount, at least a little to help pay for jobhunting expenses, as well as to watch Superman next week!!! :)
We're doing an anime series for Hero TV, so just stay tuned for details. I hear we have a timeslot already, but I'm still not sure when exactly it'll be aired. :)
I hope we all pass the evaluation to become regular dubbers. God knows how much effort we put into it. :)
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