I am revealing a secret.
I am old. In September, I am celebrating my 13th year anniversary in this office. How I was able to reach this far, I don't know. All I know is that when I was in college, I never had any ideas where I'd end up after school. Before I ended up hired here, I was a sales clerk in a photo shop, a cashier and a secretary in an insurance company.
12 years. I've reached this far, or am I the only one thinking I've grown in the four corners of this office. There are ups and downs. There were doubts. There were tears, gnashing of teeth against co-employees; I made friends, made enemies. Met different people from different walks of life; witnessed various types of calamities.
Made impressions, bad and good. Have been subjected to ridicules and intrigues. Had my share of harassment; been praised for good work and attitude; been recommended for seminars and trainings.
Have taken post graduate studies. Have failed in the comprehensive exam, and never tried to retake.
I started in the lowest of low. Have used the typewriter, learned to shift from wordstar to windows, have tried taking dictations, have become secretary, have written long minutes. Have become the cashier. Now my tool is mostly calculator.
In 12 years, my capacity was noticed thrice. The last one, in 2002. Yes, I've been in the same position for 7 years now. Like any ordinary employee, I kept praying for improvement. Anybody would want a raise. In an agency like ours, the possibility of having one is just so tough. Competition is high. One has to have personal accomplishments, studies, trainings, and of course, good attitude and pleasant personality. Am I all that? Nah, far from it. It's a fact though those who have connections even without those qualities make it, but they don't last long. I am an ordinary person knowing no high profile people.
I think I've started blabbering. Sorry for that. All I am saying is, after 7 years, I finally got promoted, and only my boss knows so far.
And you.
Keep this secret, will you? ;)
Lioness posted on Jun 16, 2009
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PAPERBACKWRITER said on Jun 17, 2009....
*very quietly* Congratulations!!!
You moved me with your words here, Lioness <3!
Warmest regards,
paper ~
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superbozo said on Jun 17, 2009....
I promise not to tell anyone Lioness :) Congratulations.
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secretlife said on Jun 17, 2009....
i want to shout!Congratulations!!! -
wishyouwerehere said on Jun 17, 2009....
Hooray for you Lioness! This is wonderful news. I hope you can let the secret out of the bag very soon.
Congratulations!
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queenparanoia said on Jun 17, 2009....
woo hoo!!! cograts!!!! you deserve it!!! ;-)painum!!!painum!!! ;-) -
uniquely-ironic said on Jun 17, 2009....
whispers: Congratulations! that is certainly a long while to be in one place. -
Hegemone said on Jun 17, 2009....
Oh congrats Lioness! I'll be quiet while I cheer for you. :-) -
wolfafterurazz said on Jun 17, 2009....
CONGRATS!!! I have had promotions that turned out to be demotions, thats how I got where I am now...........he...........he............he............I'm sure it was long over due. ~WOLF~ -
gingersoul said on Jun 17, 2009....
Lio.......CONGRATULATIONS!!!....*oops.....did i scream too loud?*I have been promoted too last week....Let's throw our confetti in the air...and dance.....lol.. -
MsStar39 said on Jun 17, 2009....
That is great news, congratulations. -
travelr712 said on Jun 17, 2009....
oooohhhhhh!!!!! congratulations ss ss! i'm sooooooo proud of you!!!!! -
hotaka said on Jun 17, 2009....
Well, I am glad to read about the promotion. Congratulations there!
It's a long time to stay with one company these days but then again it's better than what some people are experiencing - job loss and joblessness. I was just thinking last night about my future and wondering how long I can and will stay with this job. It's pretty good and mostly fun but there's no room for more money without overtime. It would be nice to think that life would get financially sweeter with time. But can I change jobs? When am I going to be too old for that?
Anyway, well done. Keep up the fight.
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Raindropkisses said on Jun 18, 2009....
yes, our secret...congrats dear!!! -
Lioness said on Jun 19, 2009....
Geez, was down by a flu yesterday, but had to report to work today even if my head is heavy. Sniff sniff..
PAPER, maraming salamat! Still had to hide while responding, LOL
Thanks a lot superbozo. :)
secret, that’s exactly what I did when I received the notice at home. Thank you.
I’d leave it until somebody else would discover wish :D thanks!
Salamat queen, it has been a long wait, makes me believe that too. *opens a bottle of champagne*
Thanks unique, yes indeed, 7 years is such a looooong time. But this still came as a surprise.
LOL Hege, sometimes special things like this are hard to keep hidden. Thank you.
Hi Wolf, promotions to demotions, oh my God forbid..LOL still that is very poetic! Thanks!
Really? Wow, congratulations too ginger!!! *dances around*
Many thanks Ms.Star!!
Thanks mr. travlr, this year isn’t as bad as I thought it would be afterall. :D
There were times when I also thought of changing jobs, hotaka. But it would be a big risk though because it is my bread and butter, and I got no other talents to boast when I lose it. Yeah, it would be nice to know that as you spend more time in a company, you also get rewarded more financially. I hope time comes when you find that job too.
Thanks a lot gorgeous Raindropkisses.. Hmm, do you think the gemstone is working? ;)
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