I've been on work orientation for five days now and it wasn't until today that
1. I finally heard what I want to hear;
2. I surprisingly learned that I got two positions and
3. I heard straight from my mom's lips and in her own words that my fashion school enrollment deal with her is on. REALLY ON. :D
Anyway, let's backtrack a bit shall we?
First working day of this week, the Project Director texted me to come to the office at 1:00 in the afternoon. I thought it was going to be my interview with the Executive Director. When I was called back for that scheduled interview with her almost two weeks prior, I was still on my extended stay at the province after Lolo's funeral. I wasn't able to re-book my flight to come back for the interview. When I got to the office, I was asked to wait in the board room. Almost 30 minutes had passed when the PD and another applicant arrived. I thought there was going to be a meeting and we would have to sit there and listen or wait for the ED to interview me. But no! It was an orientation for work already and there were only two of us as the newly hired staff. I still refused to believe that I already got the job because I haven't signed a contract yet before they even oriented us. To add more to that uncertainty, before I left the office that day, I asked the PD when will the ED be interviewing me. He told me that probably it would be on the next day since they are still considering me for another position! OMG! I told him that I still prefer to be a Patient Navigator than do administrative work.
Next day came and no interview happened. On the third day, we were brought to Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center as our first exposure and observation at field. I panicked a bit since I swore that I will never go back to that place again! I knew that our Oncology clinic is on a different building but still, I don't want to be seen by people that are working there whom I met back from my training last year. I texted my mom about it and she told me to just shrug it off, do what they'll ask me to do and enjoy the rest of my day. So that's what I did. I listened and observed how our 'seniors' are doing their job. They taught us what their responsibilities are, their standard protocols, and more. The day was productive and I didn't see anyone I didn't want/I would be awkward to see, thank God. :) At the end of the day, I think I said to myself that if ever I would be assigned there, it would be just fine because the work ambiance in that building is less stressful, more peaceful and people are nicer. Hahaha.
On the fourth and fifth day, some staff from a Breast Cancer foundation in East Avenue Medical Center that we are in tie-up with joined us in our orientation.
This afternoon I was told that they might put me in Philippine General Hospital once they settled matters with the hospital and the cancer patients that will be enrolled in our program increases. I have to report to the office for the meantime, starting on Monday, as a Research Assistant. So there, I got two positions under my name! :) I told my mom about it when I got home and asked her about our deal. Of course, she didn't forget. I want her to enroll me now but I only have 14 days to inquire if they have weekend classes, to re-apply and create a new portfolio to submit so I don't think I'll make it on time for SoFA's second term. Unless they accept late applicants, which I doubt. Plus, I'm still adjusting on my job. I will probably start first with the business that I am planning of before I go to school again. :) I don't know, we'll see... Still, wait up for my 'business plan materialization!' :D
Earlier this year, I quoted Wiz Khalifa on my Twitter and Facebook account that "everything I do, I do it big." :) Thank you Lord! Everything was worth the wait. My ultimate vacation has finally come to an end. And with a bang (The concerts were the unplanned and fitting finale after all). Haha! :) I'M THE HAPPIEST GIRL EVERRR!