work

Its been a month since I started working. Do I like my job? Yes, I do. I like what I'm doing. I like the line of work. Do I love it? Not really. I never really saw myself working for an NGO. This was another path which I really wanted to stay away from, the other would be teaching. This you see, is my mother's niche. Not that I have anything against her, I just wanted to lead a different life. I want to outgrow all the "ohhh, you're ____'s daughter!". I do not like the expectations people set for me just because I am my mothers daughter. I have learned to live with this though. Its just I don't like the attention.

Another sad part of this job is the Salary. I earn so little and work so much. Its easier to say that I'm underpaid and overworked but who isn't? I can't demand anything because even my bosses get a measly salary. All for the love of the cause or in our case, causes!

I don't see myself staying on for too long, a year would probably be the longest. I almost resigned a week after I started because of another job which offered me more than twice what I'm earning right now. I know working isn't about the money (actually, it probably is.. I'm just used to my mom doing almost everything for free.), working is about realizing where your place is in the world. Enjoying or learning to love what you do. I see myself in the media. In public relations, doing something which deals with people. In advertising (not the creative side though!), in marketing!.

I want to study again. Although I love my Geography degree, I'd like to take up something related to what I see myself doing. A few friends of mine are studying in LaSalle this sem taking up marketing/adver/pr. Its not a bachelors degree, just a diploma but what the heck! Its a start..Right?

I like my job, I just don't love. I don't see myself growing in this field. If I stay in my present job, I will need to find a really rich husband because my salary will not put my kids through school! It's not even enough for me!

Hats off to all the NGO workers. I have utmost respect for you guys. Especially the ones who do it for free. Its just not for me. Still, I promise to still do my best as long as I'm here.

I hope you guys are enjoying what you're doing!