Full Circle

I'm ecstatic, excited and celebrating! I confirmed this evening that I got the job that I wanted. Yipee!!! When I met the President a few weeks ago, I knew I got the job but I waited for this moment just to make sure. (Sigurista talaga ako.) Yesterday, while I was working out on the elliptical, I got a call from an unknown number. Instinctively, I knew it was from the company I was applying for. The assistant informed me that I had a 6:30 PM interview with the lady boss. This should be the final interview. Of course I'm going! It was a homecoming of sorts. I used to report to this same lady boss many many years ago. I never knew that after all these years; I'll be working for her again but this time for another company. The group of companies have professionalized over the years. I've prayed hard for this job and finally, I got it.

An offer came from this company as early as April but I felt the position wasn't right for me so I turned it down. There were several discussions but nothing was concrete at that time until July when I was interviewed by the head of this division. Everything felt right. The office vibe was calm, professional and I felt it was organized. The challenge was there. I knew I'd be on my toes happily learning something new with this job. My interview with the boss lasted one and a half hours. It wasn't like an interview. It felt more like an exchange of ideas about how this service I'll be handling should be marketed. I knew I found the job. I just felt it. From day one of my job hunt, I was advised by my very good friend Shar to use my gut in finding that job for me and me alone and I did. I've turned down a few offers that didn't feel right and I was worried thinking that the job I have foregone might be it. I kept telling myself to focus and follow my gut. If something felt off, definitely something wasn't right. Maybe it was the job, the boss or even the timing.

I'm expecting another call from the HR Department anytime soon. Everything fell into place. The series of interviews from the Division Head to the President to the Chairwoman took more than a month but my patience paid off. I never knew that I had an opportunity with this company till an offer came for me to reinvent myself. My work will be very different from what I used to do. There's going to be a lot of learning and new people to meet. Pa was right. If I had a choice between swimming in a pond or ocean, the ocean would be a great place to learn new things. I'm thankful for everything I had and will have. Had it not been for my previous work experience, I would not have gotten my foot in to where I'll be heading to next. It's a different specialization and I know it is where I am meant to be.

Cheers to a new adventure!