The time when the US economy collapsed in 2008 was also the time I finally decided to move on to find a new job. There were so many uncertainties then, but as fate would have it (and I feel so blessed in many ways), I got a job offer, my dream job at that, from the fashion industry (which I always wanted to work for). While the rest of the world is mourning over losses of jobs, pay cuts, slashings of benefits, I was happy and content that I landed on this job as a CRM Manager. Now, a year and several months after, I'm still happy with my job. It is loving me as much as I love it. I meet new people, learn tons of new things everyday, and the best part is the balance that it provides - time for both work and play. This year's gonna be a busier year and I'm willing to take on another challenge and try to shoot for that directorship within the next two years. Too ambitious, huh?
But whatever happened to our market? I honestly haven't been paying attention but this January I got a call from one of my agents asking me if I know people looking for jobs. Then, these past few weeks, a number of farewell emails circulating, and today, CNN's website talk about more jobs available in the market. I'd like to think that we are slowly rising above this crisis. I'm so thankful and blessed that I wasnt affected but I know people who are. In this day and age, where money rules a huge part of our lives, and where people care more about their career as a result, I hope that things get better...But I also hope that the lessons of recession will somehow teach us to step back a little bit from being 'worldly'. I miss the days when I feel so happy being able to buy something I want out of my whole year's savings.
Well, each of us has our own definition of happiness. I hope that mine is just a blink of an eye away.
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