Thank You, Boss.

It has been 2 weeks since I started working with my new employer, South East Telecommunications Company. I was able to start everything right. I was excited, energetic and full of anticipation, especially with colleagues. 2nd day, 3rd day, these days were just all the same. Nothing special nor complicated happened. But I must say that the following week was like a roller coaster ride for me. That was the time that Ma'am Kathy came from her vacation. She is my boss. I was not scared of her. Honestly I was challenged with her strong personality and with her firmness at work. As day passes by, I was able to slowly know what type of boss she is. She doesn't spoon feed. She's strict but very jolly. She's open and very smart. I admire her actually.

A while ago, she was mad. Just my luck that it was me who was with her so somehow, she showered me her madness over something. Seriously I was disappointed of myself. As what I always say to myself, I know in things that I am engaging myself to, there's nothing I can't do well. I know I can always do the best. 

Then after that, she talked to me. I didn't expect everything she said. I was overwhelmed and speechless that I cried in front of her. I felt so useful. She made me feel like I am such an important employee of hers that she wants me to learn everything. She even entrusted me the thing she consider very important in our department, HR. I've heard things like that before from my teachers and professors but it was my first time to hear those kind words. I felt the sincerity and the thoughtfulness of her words. She believes in me. She trusts me. 

"Matalino ka Edsel. Mabilis ka matuto. Alam mo bang kaya ko binigay sayo yang mga tarabahong yan kasi alam ko kaya mo. Importante sakin ang mga trabahong yan pero sayo ko pinagkakatiwala kasi for just 2 weeks, pinatunayan mo ang sarili mo sakin. Malayo pa mararating mo maniwala ka sakin. Nakikita ko sarili ko sayo. Nakikita ko yung mga rooms for improvement mo. Keep on climbing up. Kakampi mo ako. Kasama mo ako. Tuturuan kita. Lahat ng alam ko ibibigay ko sayo. Ituturo ko sayo. Basta tulungan mo ako. Mag-tulungan tayo. Sobrang malayo ang mararating mo Edsel. Yung position ko ngayon? Alam ko kaya mo pa higitan to. Naniniwala ako."

Translation: You're smart, Edsel. You're a fast learner. you know why I gave you the tasks I've given you? It's because I trust and believe in you. For just 2 weeks, you've proven yourself to me. I entrusted you the works that are important to me. You can go a long way, Edsel, believe me. I can see myself from you. you have a lot of rooms for improvement. Keep climbing up. I'm just right behind you. I'm with you. I'll teach you everything. I'll give you all the things I know. But please, just one thing. Help me. Let's help each other. You can really go a long way Edsel. for my current position? I believe you can even be better than this. I believe."

Thank you Ma'am Kathy. Thank you Boss. Thank you for these words. I'll keep these for the rest of my life. <3