I promise myself the next job I will have would be a non-writing one. Um, let us just say I have reached the diminishing utility in writing. But how would I be able to have a non-writing career when all I have practiced and my past and present jobs are into intensive writing?
When I was thinking on what course to take up in college, I told my parents I wanted a Communications-related course, specifically Journalism or Broadcasting. But we do not have the resources then for me to study in a school that offers quality Communications-related courses so I took up AB Economics instead. I loved the subject since its introduction to me by our Social Studies teacher. This has entirely washed away my thoughts on taking up a Comm course but, still, I did not give up my extra-curricular activities on writing stuffs such as being part of our high school Editorial Board and writing and oratorical contests.
My college years came and I told myself I would still be active in extra-curricular activities while maintaining my scholarship. I became officer of various school organizations and staff of the college publication. I resigned as a staff member to give way for my academic demands. But when our Departmental Publication Editor-in-Chief (EIC) offered me a slot in the paper, I immediately said "yes"; and when our college emerged as a new one, I was one of those who urged the college admin to build up a new publication, of which I became one of the founding members, Associate Editor, and Editor-in-Chief.
I graduated "OK" while combining my then dream of being a Comm student, through my publication involvement, and an Econ student.
Days before our graduation, my then employer called me up. The Human Resource Officer told me to report in their office as an employee after I graduate. Overwhelmed, I immediately grabbed the opportunity. I felt so lucky because I did not experience "super job hunting" under the sun. Three months later, I felt the atmosphere there was not for me and I decided to stop my writing career.
I resigned to do walk-in applications in various banks. I learned from a friend that one private bank, where he is an employee, was about to hire me but the management learned I was already hired by and working in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a...what else, Writer.
Almost a year ago, I once again felt the diminishing utility in writing plus the fact that my salary versus expenses were break even that I could not go to Bicol whenever much needed because my money was never enough. But (yes, another but) I applied as a Web Writer in the same agency; this time, with kinda higher pay but (and another but), without a single benefit at all.
In effect, I do not know any other jobs than writing (and perhaps some minor secretarial work and as a call center agent).
I am not complaining. This is a gift, which some people has not received. I just want to grow, as everybody needs it, right?
Nevertheless, no matter how much I crave for career growth, I feel lucky having this skill. It is not wise to boast but I am proud I could at least write. My grammar may not be perfect, but I have seen how my skills have improved from my writings in elementary, to my diary writings, to super very few love letters for Lawrence (I am mentioning his name again, why not? haha), up to my outputs in my current job.
Thank you, Lord. I know You understand me. We talk a lot about this every night, right? I will wait for Your answer. (^^,)
When I was thinking on what course to take up in college, I told my parents I wanted a Communications-related course, specifically Journalism or Broadcasting. But we do not have the resources then for me to study in a school that offers quality Communications-related courses so I took up AB Economics instead. I loved the subject since its introduction to me by our Social Studies teacher. This has entirely washed away my thoughts on taking up a Comm course but, still, I did not give up my extra-curricular activities on writing stuffs such as being part of our high school Editorial Board and writing and oratorical contests.
My college years came and I told myself I would still be active in extra-curricular activities while maintaining my scholarship. I became officer of various school organizations and staff of the college publication. I resigned as a staff member to give way for my academic demands. But when our Departmental Publication Editor-in-Chief (EIC) offered me a slot in the paper, I immediately said "yes"; and when our college emerged as a new one, I was one of those who urged the college admin to build up a new publication, of which I became one of the founding members, Associate Editor, and Editor-in-Chief.
I graduated "OK" while combining my then dream of being a Comm student, through my publication involvement, and an Econ student.
Days before our graduation, my then employer called me up. The Human Resource Officer told me to report in their office as an employee after I graduate. Overwhelmed, I immediately grabbed the opportunity. I felt so lucky because I did not experience "super job hunting" under the sun. Three months later, I felt the atmosphere there was not for me and I decided to stop my writing career.
I resigned to do walk-in applications in various banks. I learned from a friend that one private bank, where he is an employee, was about to hire me but the management learned I was already hired by and working in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a...what else, Writer.
Almost a year ago, I once again felt the diminishing utility in writing plus the fact that my salary versus expenses were break even that I could not go to Bicol whenever much needed because my money was never enough. But (yes, another but) I applied as a Web Writer in the same agency; this time, with kinda higher pay but (and another but), without a single benefit at all.
In effect, I do not know any other jobs than writing (and perhaps some minor secretarial work and as a call center agent).
I am not complaining. This is a gift, which some people has not received. I just want to grow, as everybody needs it, right?
Nevertheless, no matter how much I crave for career growth, I feel lucky having this skill. It is not wise to boast but I am proud I could at least write. My grammar may not be perfect, but I have seen how my skills have improved from my writings in elementary, to my diary writings, to super very few love letters for Lawrence (I am mentioning his name again, why not? haha), up to my outputs in my current job.
Thank you, Lord. I know You understand me. We talk a lot about this every night, right? I will wait for Your answer. (^^,)
