Last Thursday, I received a text message from Jobstreet that I have an interview today at a call center that I have applied in. An hour before I received the message, I was scheduled by a recruitment company for an interview on the same day of my appointment in the other call center. I thought that maybe I could attend both because the first one is scheduled at 9 am while the other one is at 1 pm.

What I didn’t know is that I would be spending my whole day in Hinduja TMT for the interview, skills exam and other tests. Actually, I just got home from my interview. It was really tiring. I passed my initial interview. My interviewer asked me about my leisure time and I told her that I web design. Guess what, she was so amazed! Haha! She told me to take my lunch first because I will proceed to the second interview.

There were a lot of applicants today. Most of them are newly registered nurses who can not find their desired jobs since there are no vacancies in most of the hospitals here in Metro Manila. I met new friends. But I failed to get their numbers because we were all so busy (and anxious) with the exams. Some of them didn’t make it, while the others moved to the next “round” like me. =)

I thought I would be interviewed for the second time. I was surprised that the HR lady guided me to the computer room. I took a lot of tests in that room: speaking and listening tests, IQ tests, and grammar test. I saw my other co-applicants being tested with their typing skills. When I prepared for it after my listening test, the sort-of-cute HR guy (Haha!) called and told me that I have to come back tomorrow for my phone simulation. It’s like a phone interview thing but it’s done within the company’s premises.

You see, I really do not like to apply in a call center but I applied for the Health Care Associate position. It’s like you are a caregiver online, a customer service representative who gives medical advices of some sort. I applied for that position because I think this would help me improve my interacting skills like what I told the first interviewer. Another thing, I can not stand being a bum anymore. It’s so hard to apply in the hospitals right now. There are times that I regret taking the NCLEX and declining the positions offered in the hospital last year. But I know it is too late to regret. Everything happens for a reason that is why no matter how many failures I encounter, I still stand up and move on.

I feel that my parents do not like the position I have applied for but behind their frustrations, I know that they understand my situation. I want to be more productive rather than just staying at home. In time, I’ll be able to get the position that my heart desires. I just need to be patient.

For the mean time, in case I’ll get hired, I’ll just be contented with this job, appreciate it and prolly love it.

So if you are working and planning to resign for a very shallow reason, think again. There are thousands of people who are unemployed and who are willing to die just to get hired. Value it and thank the Lord for giving you a work.

1. candice wrote:
   May 6th, 2008 at 3:34 am

   Very good post. I am now a regular visitor of your blog not only because of well-written entries but also how you made a blog layout using digiscrap. I hope you enjoy the job that you are currently applying for. Keep up the good work!

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:28 am:

   Thanks Candice. I can’t seem to visit your site. Hope you always go back here. =)

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2. antonette wrote:
   May 6th, 2008 at 3:45 am

   and also, there are students who work so just they would graduate without having financial problems. that’s why we should be thankful in what we have and just enjoy the fact that at the very least there is something compared to nothing.

   goodluck xy. hope you get the job.

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:30 am:

   Yup. You are right. =) Thank you for the visit!

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3. Felisa wrote:
   May 6th, 2008 at 8:09 am

   Yay! When do you start?

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:31 am:

   I hope I’ll start this week, Pamaypie. =)

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4. Eka*Mika wrote:
   May 6th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

   I wanted to quit school and apply and work in a call center, now you made me think twice, haha. :] Seriously, I`m sick of what I`m doing, and I can`t really imagine myself as a nurse. *sigh* That`s why I wanted to work in a call center nalang sana, but I guess it`s a tough world out there too. And mahirap rin, kase not all applicants are hired diba? Good luck nalang po sayo. ;)

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:32 am:

   Yep. Many are called, few are chosen. Hehe! Ituloy mo na lang yan. You can do a lot of things when you are a nurse. =)

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5. toni wrote:
   May 6th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

   Congrats Ate Xy! I hope you still remember me, it has been ages since I last visited your blog. As always, I heart your layout :) Good luck with your new job!
   I hope all of it turns out well for you. Nagbackread narin ako, you have a boyfriend na pala :) I’m happy for you!

   tonis last blog post..if we only had more time

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:33 am:

   Toni! I missed you! =)
   I’ll link you ha.
   Thank you thank you. I’ll update you guys kapag hired na ako. =)

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6. Gracie wrote:
   May 7th, 2008 at 2:11 am

   Bru! Congrats!
   Give your best shot always!
   Alam ko naman na you’ll do best things!

   Pag nagstart ka ng magwork for sure busy mode ka na at may chances na hindi na tayo magkakausap. Haha (hala bakit ako tumawa?! haha)

   Ingats ka palagi!

   Gracies last blog post..busy sunday?

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:35 am:

   Haha. Oo nga bru. Anong meron sa tawa? Haha. I super miss you na. Nasasad ako kase di na kita nakakausap.

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7. Aneh wrote:
   May 7th, 2008 at 7:35 am

   Congrats and gud LUCK with your job ateh xyla! wee~!

   Anehs last blog post..Shopping, Fu****’ Fight, Tagged!

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:36 am:

   Thank you =)

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8. GYK wrote:
   May 7th, 2008 at 8:43 am

   congrats and good luck with your job ate! up to now, i still don’t know what to decide. if i’ll be going to take nclex or work first here.

   GYKs last blog post..Twilight Sneak Peak.

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:36 am:

   I advise you to take NCLEX muna if you really want to go abroad.

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9. GYK wrote:
   May 7th, 2008 at 8:44 am

   oh. btw, i love your site too and i love web designs.

   GYKs last blog post..Twilight Sneak Peak.

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   Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:39 am:

   Thank you thank you. =)

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10. April wrote:
    May 7th, 2008 at 10:00 am

    Very well said Ate Xy. Ang hirap na ng buhay ngayon para magparelax-relax na lang diba? Goodluck sa next interview mo and sana mahire ka na rin :)

    Aprils last blog post..Random & Untitled

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:40 am:

    Thanks April. Sana nga. Hehe!

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11. Apple wrote:
    May 8th, 2008 at 3:48 am

    Hello Nurse Xy! Good luck on your new job :) I know matatanggap ka! Ikaw pa? Hehe.

    This job that your talking about, it seem fun pero parang napakahirap pumasok or matanngap kasi ang daming mga exams and whatever. Haay. The jobmarket is becoming more and more competitive and demandng these days. Sa part ko na nag-aaral palang, I’m scared kasi what if yung batch na namin ang gra2duate? I mean, what’s waiting for us after school? Buti pa kayo, tapos na.

    I really love this blog especially the reflections and everything. Keep it up ate xy :)

    Apples last blog post..Ahhhh. This is LIFE!

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:41 am:

    Thanks Apple.

    Kaya nga minsan kapag may gusto magnursing, I tell them what’s really happening after the graduation lalo na ngayon na nagboom talaga ang population ng mga nurses.

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12. Makis wrote:
    May 8th, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    ganito na lang xy ituloy mo na lang yung sa Caritas :d

    Makiss last blog post..Tagged 104

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:43 am:

    Sana nga eh. Sana talaga.
    Hehe!
    Salamat!

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13. Catherine wrote:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:29 am

    Grabe, ang hirap pala talagang magkatrabaho dito sa Pilipinas. You really shouldn’t take employment for granted pala.

    Good luck with finding your dream job, whether immediately or eventually =)

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:44 am:

    Thanks Catherine. Sobra. Kaya nga nanghinayang ako sa mga chances ko noon kaso yun nga I have to choose between work here or abroad. Eh ang pinili ko abroad. Tapos di naman ako nakapasa ng exam Sayang yun time.

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14. liza wrote:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:45 am

    Congrats ate xyla.. :)

    someday.. you’ll find the hospital for you.. :)
    naka reserve.. :)

    lizas last blog post..Yahoo Messenger

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:45 am:

    Hehe. Thanks Liza. =) I am being optimistic naman. Hehe!

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15. Karla wrote:
    May 9th, 2008 at 1:07 pm

    Ate Xyla, good luck sa pag-apply sa job! I’m crossing my fingers that you’ll make it! ^___^

    Ang hirap talaga maghanap ng job ngayon. Iniisip ko nga paano na by the time I’ll graduate next year? Pero like you said, everything happens for a reason. Just gotta be strong to face all the challenges ahead of us.

    Take care always and God bless! Congrats because you made it as a semifinalist in the People’s Choice category in Candymag’s Teen Blog Awards. ^___^

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    Xyla replied on May 10, 2008 7:46 am:

    Thanks Karla. =)
    Sana next week talaga okay na. na=)

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