Last day in KFC-MD

It's my final day yesterday in the office. It seemed noisy outside but quiet inside. I prepared merienda for my despedida in HRMD, as usual, we had a small gathering in the afternoon, they all gave their final goodbyes to me.

I remember Sir Leonard's message. I just don't know why I remembered it in particular, perhaps it was common? Well, he shared "A thousand journey begins in a single step" - by Confucius.

Before time, I ip'ed him and bid my goodbye. It hurt saying goodbye. I knew things between us will never be the same once I step out of the office. I just told him that, "I will remember the rain, the umbrella and the kiss." He agreed it was something special.

The day became night, we continued celebrating my despedida in Heidz house, there we all ate, drunk, sung, danced. It was a happy time. Picture taking everywhere. Such an awesome night. A night to be fully kept in heart.

I thought it was just that until the girls of OD sung "Farewell". It was a nice song sung by them. My eyes became teary. I wanted to burst but I can't seeing their smiles. I wished that moment lasted and satayed on that forever. But, it is just a moment... in few seconds... the song ended.

My bosses gave their last messages to me. The night ended in a very special song sung by my 2 bosses- S'Ernz and S' Odj... it was "My Way". They sung it nicely. And I swear, whenever I hear this song again, they two will be the people that pop up in my mind.

The night finally ended. Today, as I write this, I'm no longer an employee of KFC-MD/HRMD/OD/EW/ER. Yet, I will always be a part of the family.

5:00 People

For several days, our team takes our break evry 5:00 pm outside the very old building of the HRMD. We gather together, eat together and have small talks, we share things about different views, perspective... healthy conversations with smart people.

I love these breaks, I really do. When I'll be gone, I'll definitely miss these things- the foods, the chat, the people.

Lifeline

Sir Odjie prepared several things for us. It's like a team building but only inside a four-cornered room.

Our team was asked to write our "Lifeline" and indicating each special event in our lives and indicating how we felt each time if we were on our low, medium or high esteems. It was reflected through graphs.

They made theirs. I made mine. I made it sure that I have written all the significant events in my life that had an impact on me starting from my toddler years until this very moment that I'm with the team.

Without hesitations, all of us including our bosses laid our lives. Our happy and sad days, our frustrations, regrets in life... everything scoped by each title we placed in the sheet of paper... a sheet of paper that mean't almost my whole life... the sheet of paper which reminded me of my pasts and which reminded me how I was made today.

I heard their stories first. I was the very last person who laid my life in the circle. My heart beated so fast before I started my first word. Then, when I started out, I spoke simultaneously. I was laughing with my lifelilne and almost crying at the same time. They- I felt how curious they were that moment about me. My life is not that interesting but at that very moment, I felt as if my life is like a book chased by people to be read. All eyes on me. Staring. All ears on me. Listening. I laid my life on these people. I gave them the right to become a part of me. After my speech, it felt great. It's as if I've known them for almost 10 years and vice versa.

"My Lifeline"- I chose to keep it forever and continue processing the my lifeline, reflecting on significant events that occured in my life. It's about my lifestory. Perhaps, if in time, I'll get an amnesia and forget the things in my life... I'll be able to recognize things and and remember events if I will be able to see this "Lifeline". I said it so because it perfectly summarizes almost everything, everything.

Resignation at KFC-MD

I thought it over and over again. I don't like to resign. Yet, I needed to.

My tears fell when I started to computerize my resignation letter. I really don't want to leave but I needed to. I am about to take the LET. I have to sacrifice my work this time, because I have to review before I take the examination. I know I need it.

I'm half-hearted when I submitted my resignation letter. My hands were shaking when I gave it to our boss. I know I'm making another big decision in my life. Decision that I cannot retract anytime. Yet, I have to be firm. I have to be resilient. I have to stand on this. In my mind, I need to pass the exam so I can say that my precious job is worth sacrificing for.

My boss was speechless when he got my letter. I don't know what was in his mind. I know, there's something but I leave it to him. Besides, I'm resigning not becuas eof them or becuase of work, or becaus eof people around me. Nothing's wrong. It's just that I needed to do it for myself.

My decision could be wrong, but I know it's right. For me it is right.

Sadness filled the air. But, this is it! Again, this is it.

HRMD Outing (Bataan)

The other day, we went on an outing. We went in Bataan. I've been in Bataan. There, I remember my thesis days. I did not expect that I even got a cold. My fever was high that night. Ging, Cham and Zhel took care of me. I was touched because of them.

The following day, we swam, gosh. The water was freezing. It even turned us upside-down. I mean it literally. There were big waves who turned us. It hurt when my head bumped a big stone. At first I thought, I was the only one experiencing the shock of waves, but no, even the boys and the rest of the girls were also turned by the waves.

It was a nice time to get to know the rest of HRMD people. Everyone helps together in cooking, cleaning, etc. Many friendships where built and I'm thankful that I met them.

The outing will not be complete without pictures. Well, I really do cherish the times. I love it!

Work Days in KFC-MD

I was able to meet more people this time. In this company the HRMD consists of 60++ employees. There are more than 10 people who work in the Recruitment; more that 10 in the Timekeeping and payroll, 5 or more in the Training. Wow!

Imagine, in my pervious job, our HR consisted only of 6 people, 2 of which are already bosses, 2 are superiors, 1 telephone operator and I work for thw whole Traing, Recruitment and Timekeeping... I'm a superwoman then!

I did write scripts for the role playing. This is for the IR. I managed to learn my job each day. Plus, in this place, I learned the word "PETICS". This is the state wherein employees don't work at all, not because they do not want to work but because there's no work to do.

I like here. People are great. I like my bosses. I feel that i'm really part of teh family.

First Day in KFC-Mister Donut

As usual, I am an early bird. There were no people yet in the HR Department so I got something to read first. Geez! Guess what did I got?

Hmf! I was followed by a monster! No, I'm kidding! I reached a magazine about HR something. There, I read the name of the recent boss as the president of the Association of HR something.Wooo!

How come? Let me question that again. How come? Again, for the third time. How come? She don't even have people skills. She don't know how to control her anger. I bet her term did not last a year.Whew! I was destructed when somebody approached me and ask to com along in the team I was supposed to be with. Then, I went in a small room, it seemed that my room was larger than that room. But in that small room, I didn't know that I was about to meet people with big golden hearts.

The HRMD (that's the way they call it), starts the day with Prayer. Everyone gathers together to pray and share things a little while before starting the day.I was also introduced as new hire. It felt great! They welcomed me. I felt I gained an instant family. I begin to love it.

Our Team is called EWS stands for Employess Welfare Services. It consists of two sub-teams the IR (Industrial Relations Unit) and ER (Employee Relations Unit). In IR, there's Will and Cham. In ER, there's Zhel, Ging and Me. Above us is Sir Ernie and above our boss is Sir Odjie. I was also able to meet him. He's a petite man, perhaps in his 50's. He seemed soft-spoken but well respected.

I don't know yet my tasks,,, I hope I'll be able to adjust immediately.

Getting my Second Job

The HR Personnel of KFC-Mister Donut called me. I got the slot!

I got the position as Employee Relations Assistant. Well, that position is still part of the HR. At least, there is a specification of the job. Yeba! Just the way I wanted.

I'll start on the 18th of February.

Final Interview in KFC-MD

I was asked to dropped by in Ramcar for a Final Interview. A man nicely dressed interviewed me. He asked me questions which I answered so well. Of course I'll answer it well, I used to interview people just a cople of months ago, who would not get used to it?

I think he likes me. But he said, he was still about to interviw another one. Woh, let's see who gets the ball.

Applying Time

Now, I've decided to finally apply. I applied in Ramcar, particularly in KFC-Mister Donut Philippines. I took the exams and interview so fast. It's getting positive results because the HR Personnel seemed so interested to hire me.

I'll just wait for her call. In a day or two, I know I'll have the job!

Thank you, Lord!