To leave? or not to leave?
March 22, I got a call from the company where I applied as QA Specialist. It was the HR Manager informing me that they were willing to give me my asking salary. I can't believe what I was hearing! I was happy and yet sad...
Back in December last year, a thought just came to my mind - yes, it's about looking for another job. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like my current job anymore. I've always been thankful for the job that I have. But then, I still prayed about God's plan for my career on the coming year - 2005. I asked Him that if it's His will for me to move into another company: First, it would be easy for me to find a job, easily pass the interview and get the compensation package that I want. Second, that I would still be able to spend my birthday at Enterworks. Third, that I would still be able to join the summer outing.
January came, a good friend of mine told me that the company where her husband works was in need of a QA specialist. She encouraged me to apply for the position. Initially, I was really not interested. Everytime she would ask for my resume, I'd always say I wasn't able to update it. Oh yes, I made up a lot of reasons to myself. First, my resume was last updated 3 years ago (great!). Second, I haven't been interviewed all my life, since I worked as an OJT before and then absorbed after graduation to work in my current company. I had a lot of fears and doubts about myself that's why I didn't want to take the risk of applying for the position.
Because of my friend's persistence, I finally gave her my resume. But it was still not that presentable. She was very kind enough to revise it for me. And so, I had my first ever interview last March 14. I was quite surprised about myself because I didn't feel so nervous during the interiew. The frech boss who interviewed me was kind. He's actually the one who did most of the talking. I was also interviewed by the QA lead.
Two days after, I received a call from that company asking me to report the next day. I thought I would have another interview. Well yes, I did. But it was not what I expected. It was an interview by the HR manager, asking me just a few questions. Afterwards, she informed me that they were qualifying me for the position and she'd be explaining to me the offer. Wow! I really can't believe I got the job. At the end of our discussion, I negotiated for my salary. She told me that she would give me a call during the day to inform me if the boss would give his approval.
She didn't call that day...not even the day after, nor the next. Several days passed and I still haven't heard from the HR. I was thinking maybe they weren't willing to give my asking salary. I was already preparing myself to be rejected...until one day, the HR finally called.
I can't sleep that night. I need to inform the HR of my decision two days after. I was happy to get the job and the compensation package. But the thought of leaving the company that has been my family and my home for more than 4 years really tears me apart. God knows how much I love them and how I would surely miss them if I decided to leave.
"What should I do?", I asked myself. I just asked God to give me wisdom to make the right decision. Most of my friends encouraged me to accept the offer and move on. They said it's for my own growth. They'd be sad but they'd be so much happy for me.
After shedding much tears, I finally followed their advice. I said to myself I really didn't have to ask God for anymore sign. As I looked back, I realized He answered my every prayer.
First, the opportunity just came without me having to look for it. I didn't encounter any difficulty in the entire application process. Somebody even fixed my resume for me. The interview went well. They gave me my desired compensation package.
Second, I'd be celebrating my 25th birthday tomorrow and I'm here with my Enterworks family. I'm excited to see my birthday card filled with their messages.
Lastly, I submitted my resignation letter yesterday and I still have a month to stay here at Enterworks which means I will still be able to join the summer outing on April 16! What more could I ask for?
I thank God for answering my prayers. Now, I just want to make the most of my time here with my Enterworks family and at the same time prepare myself as I leave this home on the 29th of April.
Back in December last year, a thought just came to my mind - yes, it's about looking for another job. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like my current job anymore. I've always been thankful for the job that I have. But then, I still prayed about God's plan for my career on the coming year - 2005. I asked Him that if it's His will for me to move into another company: First, it would be easy for me to find a job, easily pass the interview and get the compensation package that I want. Second, that I would still be able to spend my birthday at Enterworks. Third, that I would still be able to join the summer outing.
January came, a good friend of mine told me that the company where her husband works was in need of a QA specialist. She encouraged me to apply for the position. Initially, I was really not interested. Everytime she would ask for my resume, I'd always say I wasn't able to update it. Oh yes, I made up a lot of reasons to myself. First, my resume was last updated 3 years ago (great!). Second, I haven't been interviewed all my life, since I worked as an OJT before and then absorbed after graduation to work in my current company. I had a lot of fears and doubts about myself that's why I didn't want to take the risk of applying for the position.
Because of my friend's persistence, I finally gave her my resume. But it was still not that presentable. She was very kind enough to revise it for me. And so, I had my first ever interview last March 14. I was quite surprised about myself because I didn't feel so nervous during the interiew. The frech boss who interviewed me was kind. He's actually the one who did most of the talking. I was also interviewed by the QA lead.
Two days after, I received a call from that company asking me to report the next day. I thought I would have another interview. Well yes, I did. But it was not what I expected. It was an interview by the HR manager, asking me just a few questions. Afterwards, she informed me that they were qualifying me for the position and she'd be explaining to me the offer. Wow! I really can't believe I got the job. At the end of our discussion, I negotiated for my salary. She told me that she would give me a call during the day to inform me if the boss would give his approval.
She didn't call that day...not even the day after, nor the next. Several days passed and I still haven't heard from the HR. I was thinking maybe they weren't willing to give my asking salary. I was already preparing myself to be rejected...until one day, the HR finally called.
I can't sleep that night. I need to inform the HR of my decision two days after. I was happy to get the job and the compensation package. But the thought of leaving the company that has been my family and my home for more than 4 years really tears me apart. God knows how much I love them and how I would surely miss them if I decided to leave.
"What should I do?", I asked myself. I just asked God to give me wisdom to make the right decision. Most of my friends encouraged me to accept the offer and move on. They said it's for my own growth. They'd be sad but they'd be so much happy for me.
After shedding much tears, I finally followed their advice. I said to myself I really didn't have to ask God for anymore sign. As I looked back, I realized He answered my every prayer.
First, the opportunity just came without me having to look for it. I didn't encounter any difficulty in the entire application process. Somebody even fixed my resume for me. The interview went well. They gave me my desired compensation package.
Second, I'd be celebrating my 25th birthday tomorrow and I'm here with my Enterworks family. I'm excited to see my birthday card filled with their messages.
Lastly, I submitted my resignation letter yesterday and I still have a month to stay here at Enterworks which means I will still be able to join the summer outing on April 16! What more could I ask for?
I thank God for answering my prayers. Now, I just want to make the most of my time here with my Enterworks family and at the same time prepare myself as I leave this home on the 29th of April.
posted by Doths at
9:09 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home