Personal Post | Taking The Plunge Called Change
3:28 AM
And yes,
I took a plunge to change---after 3 years of staying in my comfort zone.
I haven’t
blogged the past weeks and this is the reason. I decided to get out of the zone
that is safe and comfortable because I saw more cons than pros. It took me a
long time to think about everything and make a decision (long time meaning
since last year). I’m happy I did and that change is having a new work :D
For those
who don’t know, I was a full-time, home-based Web Content Writer for a US
client for almost three years. I don’t have a company and just do the necessary
tasks the client wants from 9:00pm to 6:00am, Monday to Friday. As fas as I know, a lot of people tell me I’m
lucky to have this kind of job because it has no hassles of commuting, buying meals
and office politics. I felt the same way at first.
I won’t
be enumerating all of them, but I then saw more cons than pros as I stayed
longer in my previous job. Cons that can affect my future and hinder my growth
and learning. I realized I don’t want to end up like some people who stayed in
the safe zone because they were scared of change and ended up regretting it. And
besides, I learned a lot of things in my home-based job and I feel I can use and
enhance my web content writing skills in a new work.
I considered
continuing being home-based, but decided I wanted a change of environment where
I can totally focus on my work and concentrate in doing my job well. And
besides, I don’t want to bring home work anymore.
I applied
in various companies related to writing and finally landed a new job :D
I am now an
Associate Copywriter for an outsourcing company and I do lots of web content
writing, SEO and the likes. I’m just on
my first week and so far, I am loving it.
I learned a lot and found out I can enhance the skills that I have. Plus,
I like what the company has to offer in terms of growth, learning and enhancing
my skills.
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| My "weapons" in my new work. I still prefer writing notes in a notebook and using a highlighter. |
It has
been a long time since I worked in an office, so I am still adjusting to the
new environment. In terms of schedule, adjusting is not that hard since I am
assigned to a graveyard shift and I am already used to that XD I am also
getting used to commuting and working in a cold office (I get cold easily so I
use a long coat that keeps me warm).
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| That coat I'm wearing is what keeps the cold at bay in the office---and keeps me warm XD First time wearing it outside of house |
The thing
that I like in my new work is I am really concentrated and focused on my work compared
to when I was home based as there are less distractions. Social networks are
blocked and there are only selected sites I am allowed to go---which is fine
with me because I get distracted easily. So far, all is good and I am excited
to learn more. :)
Also, the
office is very near to where I live, so commuting is easy and short. Despite
that, I still wake up early because it takes me a long time to prepare. And of
course, weekends off wooohooo! :D
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| Office reception decorated with summer designs |
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| My work desk/station. |
It’s
still too early to tell but so far, I am enjoying and eager to go to work
because I know I will learn something new everyday. Of course now, I won’t be
able to attend some blogger events but that is fine with me. At least I’ll have
more time to do stuff that I love: cosplay, blogging, being with my boyfriend,
watching anime and TV series and more.
For this
blog, I am excited to post new entries that I delayed the past weeks. And
thanks to an advice I got from my role model, I will be using this to share my
passion and help others.
~Hainrihi
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