I just cannot forget this day!
It was my first day in SM Land Incorporation as its Liaison Assistant. I am assigned with the External Affairs group which most company hardly does not have except for this Sy-led group of companies popularly known of its two letter brand - - the SM.
I have never imagined myself being employed in a company who is already considered the biggest business conglomerate in the Philippines but also is home to the richest man in the Philippines, our dearest "Tatang" (as what they have tagged Mr. Henry Sy. Sr.) Being with this company, really left me nothing but pressure since I am just a lone boy coming from a suburb Zamboanga and even graduated in Ateneo does not guarantee that I already know everything or if I am as equipped as other fresh graduates who enter big companies like SM. I know I brought a lot with me, but it did not give me enough confidence to feel safe in the new world that I am about to venture into.
The first few weeks were great. Thanks to the warm people I am surrounded with, especially my department. It is also a nice feeling that you were very welcomed in the office and they were eager to strike a conversation with me. ( I guess I am really that "all-smile" guy. That's is why, they were not hesitant to ask me very GTKY questions.) One thing that really upset me is that they were not that prepared as to a new employee boarding that day. I just had to share that until my second or nearly my third month when I had the complete office gear. It includes a semi-permanent work station with chair and also a number of office supplies which includes a trash bin. In fairness to the Admin group, those issued items were all brand new and is required to be returned before the effective of an employee's resignation. But all the insuffiency were tolerable at my level. I do not know with others. Hahahaha
After months, maybe my third month all were really placed in harmony already in office and I get to say that I am not already a new boy here. So, workload were slowly increasing but still I had time to slack and listen to playlist. The nature of the work is too confidential that I cannot divulge any details here but as it is described, this is really a critical job.
Time really flies fast and when my fifth came I was really flustered by the fact that an employee will be appraised and whatever it may be will only result to becoming a regular employee or an employee whose only up for a six months contract. But YES, I was really thinking that I may be up as one those who will not make it at the end of six months. Although, I am still positive that the people I am with appreciates the efforts I gave for my work, I have still that doubt that if I can possibly make it through this "test."
In my heart, I am really fortunate that I get to experience a really worth time within my department without any expectations. So I just had to enjoy every meal I have with them and every picture taken. By the way, this is our first and only complete group pic as a department since one of them works in the site we do not have the chance to be with him as often.
July 16, 2012
So here is it! After six months I am still here and I am in a state I could not be much happier of how my performance and evaluation went through. I am now a regular employee! Here's my new company ID without any expiration date, and the name of the employee in bold print. I hope next is salary increase. WOAH!
In totality, my whole six months can be remembered as a one of the most wonderful learning experiences I have ever had, not only with a good company like SM but the quality of individuals that I am working with. I can say, SMLI-CPG is a team not only in words but also in actions. There are so many things to brag about the group who I am seeing everyday. They exemplify professionalism and competence in every manner they could.
I am always praying the I could stay here longer because I am really loving every bit of every day that I am here. I can say for now, that I have matured and grown up professionally.
Cheers to another six months! :)
