To Be Great Again...
By sheenarobins
@sheenarobins (547)
Philippines
November 14, 2008 12:54am CST
I was watching the first part of the movie, "RUDY" and was inspired by his words. In my effort to make something out of myself and divert the pain from a broken marriage, I struggled to to find work in 2003. I found a job as an agent relying solely in commission incomes. After ten months, I became the manager of my own small company as a marketing arm for an International Bank. It felt good living my dream, being the boss and managing people. However, I had to leave the job and come home to my hometown. I settled for call center jobs which I never really found passion in doing so. I am now in the midst of waiting for a work in a hotel outside my country in the hope that it will take me somewhere and elevate my life. It took me 6 months of waiting and still counting, without a job. I received news today that my contract hasn't arrived yet. I am frustrated. I feel like my passionate nature is fading away while I am waiting. I feel like a failure and I'm struggling to believe in myself again. I do not want to take a local job because it will keep me in the same hole, struggling to pay the bills, tiresome call center jobs.
Should I wait for that job?
2 responses
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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14 Nov 08
Hi sheenarobins,
You have worked so very hard and struggling to make ends meet, don't go to a job that you will hate, because you will lose the passion that you have, be positive and wait it out, find out what is delaying the contract, but please sit out and wait, you have waited for for six months so just wait a little longer, it will pay off, don't lose heart, I am praying for you, I have a feeling you will be ok, I'm holding your hands and willing you to be more positive. Hugs.
Tamara
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@sheenarobins (547)
• Philippines
15 Nov 08
Hi Tamara!
The waiting game is over. I found out yesterday that the hotel that I am suppose to work with in Dubai is full and they abandoned us including people who were able to sign the contract. It's a bummer but I look at the positive side of things. God has a reason and whatever that is, I do not know. I guess, He knows I'd be unhappy there. I am looking towards applying again for work abroad. Back to zero.
It is unfair if we think of human reasons why they made us wait and promised the position. But hey, something is happening that I do not know. I should be grateful, right?
Tamara, I wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don't know how much you affect other people's lives by a simple response on the internet. Bless you.
Why is your avatar Capricorn? Are you on the same zodiac sign as I am? I watched this old movie on youtube, " It's a wonderful life part 1/13" and I thought about you. Just copy and paste the movie if you wanna see it for yourself. It's old but it made me cry and helped me to see my situation in a positive view.
Love,
Sheena
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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15 Nov 08
Hi sheenarobins,
My dearest friend, I am so sorry about that job, but don't lose hope, be positive and something better will come along, because that job was not meant to be. Thank you for your kind words my dear, but I wish I was with you to help you, I will pray for you always that is the only thing I can do for you from afar. I have seen that movie many times and I have got a video of, its my favourite movie too, you know there is an angel by your side, always. Love and Bless you my dearest friend.
Tamara
@tamarafireheart (15384)
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15 Nov 08
Hi sheenarobins,
Thank you Sheena, for given me best respond, bless you.
Tamara
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
14 Nov 08
there are hard times in life for some. I think for some its long, for others its not so long. but in my case also its long I am not at peace of mind. it seems endless. for you i would suggest try something new in your country itself.
@sheenarobins (547)
• Philippines
14 Nov 08
thanks subha, I will contemplate on that. I have this friend who's going to put up an office with Australian business partners this January in my country. I hope that it will soon materialize so I can pick up myself again.
