Working Girl Na. Me Already.

I don’t know if I can still call myself as a fresh graduate. I had my college diploma March of 2010. Took the Nursing Licensure Exam and passed it, I had my license come September.  I spent most of my time attending various seminars and trainings and still I got no call from hospitals I submitted my resume into. After the seminars and trainings were done, I find myself at home, ‘useless’. 

And so I decided to grab whatever opportunity will come my way. Luckily I’m in.  At first it was hard. It’s not the usual stuff I’ve been used to. It’s a totally different world. First of all, I never imagined myself working there cause It’s really not my thing. Second, it’s routinary! I hate things being monotonous, I want variety and challenge.  But who am I to resist such offer when others are having a hard time finding one?

The Perks of having a job? You obviously know the answer/s to that. Of course you have the MONEY MONEY MONEY.(Chaching! Chaching!)  Dyahe na kasi humingi sa parents ng allowance eh, considering I’m 21, and a professional. And with money comes happiness cause I get to buy things I want and need, I get to treat my parents out.  I’m able to support orgs and watch football games ;) It gives me the sense of independence!

On the other hand, since it’s my money that I’m earning, sometimes I’m hesitant to splurge. Kuripot ba? Hehehe. I keep track on my expenses.  I make sure I stick to my budget plan ( it’s hard but I have to) I keep away my atm card whenever I’m out so I won’t overspend. J Ganun pala talaga pag sarili mo ng pera, hanggat maaari, ayaw mong gastusin, yung sapat lang na pera para makapasok ng trabaho at makauwi lang sa bahay ang gusto mong ibawas dun sa pinaghirapan mo.

• Adjustment Phase

1. Grave yard Shift.  I’m used to this though. But sometimes, when there’s isn’t much to do, I tend to EAT a  lot. *Insert unwanted fats here :)) Then rest my ass the whole shift except for 2breaks and 1 lunch. On weekends, I make up for the loss hours of sleep.  I hardly have a time for exercise (uh oh..)
2. People are people. You know the driving force in working is not just the pay slip but also lies with the people you’re working with. I am just lucky enough to have my wave mates around. Some already gave up but some chose to stay.  And I don’t know what to do if ever they won’t be around anymore L It’s not that I have a separation anxiety but because those people keep me sane.

                Since I’ m a newbie, I still make mistakes. Cmon it’s only been 2 months since I started on the actual work! It just hurts me when I hear the more experienced people laugh at my mistakes, make me feel stupid when I ask questions, and when they INTENTIONALLY make you feel UNWANTED and the ‘you are not welcome’ vibe.  Hello, nung nag start ba kayo, perfect nyo na to? Oh di kayo na.  

Still..

This katwoman is here to stay.  I’m just starting and I don’t even have to prove to those people who I am and what I got. I'll just do my thing and put my best-est shot,  always :)