2 posts tagged “work”
Yes, I was faced with that question these past these days.
I was offered and told that I came with a high recommendation to be the chief-of-staff of our congressman.
First, I was surprised. Second, I was flattered. Wow, how many ordinary people are given this offer? It's good on my ego, which is right now battered by chicken pox. I should be jumping for joy. But I am not.
Perhaps, if I were in a different country where working for the government meant good privileges and a relatively peaceful life, I'd grab the offer. Sadly, I am in a country where working for the government would mean you'd be willing to be criticized, be always on the spotlight, and may even be accused of graft and corruption.
Who isn't corrupt or prone to graft?
Everytime we try to ask a favor in exchange for something, no matter how subtly, that is already an ingredient of a corrupted bun. Everytime we try to get ahead on the merits of what we've done for this person or this position, that is graft.
Definitely, the position will open possibilities for me that I cannot imagine right now. But am I ready?
That is the question.
Yes! It just is, and I think it's gonna be better in the coming days.
I am hopeful this year particularly. Why? No particular reason that I can pinpoint. It's all about feelings... For a start, I just feel that I'm going to travel overseas this year. For a vacation, of course. For work? Well, I may consider. ;)
I'm excited for my kids who are going to big school this school year. We've been to the school a couple of times, and already, I like its campus. It has swings, tree houses where students can sit on a windy hot afternoon, or on warm rainy days (yey!). There's a basketball court and a water fountain too. Even the nursery rooms are colorful and comfy. I'm almost sure Rago will have a good balance of play and academics there. I have yet to see the elementary rooms, where Gabo will be in one.
My husband, who has always been supportive of me, is as supportive as ever. He helps me with my things at work, even including me in their meetings and workshops to give me more insights in a manufacturing corporate world. I need that experience for the kind of work that I do these days. His company is going to workshop for IS0 14000, and I'm gonna be in it. Cool, isn't it?
For the most part, I blog for a living. I also manage a conference directory website. I have a lot of plans for my business sites, and I will start to make them happen this year.
I like it when I'm hopeful about things because I'm more empathetic, more compassionate, and definitely more patient! :-D
You will read about me and the stuff that I care and worry about, the things that get me going and frustrated, and the activities that I wish I could start doing. So, stay tuned! ;)
