Tuesday, December 16, 2008

What Now?

After 3 years, my company has ceased to operate and we, the managers of the asset, have been offered to "cross-over" to an Aussie based servicing company. All of these taking place 2 weeks before christmas. The manner with which the "notice" was given us was quite inadequate, to put it mildly. We felt betrayed. Given the nature of our current employment, we all knew the company was not made for the long haul. But then, we were expecting a 6 month notice / transition period, not 72 hours ... with a deadline of 24 hours to sign off on the offer sheet of the Aussie firm, and definitely, not 24 hours before our Christmas party (!!!!).

I could go on and on and ask the Universe why things happen the way they do, and if I am to be selfish, why it targets me specifically. Should I hold myself back from giving too much? Expecting teeney weeney bit much?

"Always keep your eyes and your heart open as Nothing happens by chance", said our recollection master. "Never be afraid to face the unknown, accept the challenge."

I do agree with the good Bosconian priest naman eh, but, hello, tao lang po. Prone to panic attacks, withdrawal symptoms, bawling sessions and back-biting.

It has been a week since the "notice" was relayed. After several one-on-one discussions with the Aussie firm's director and fine-tuning of the new employment offer from the Land of Oz, everyone in my team crossed-over. In the end, we all needed the steady income stream, we all have families to support, we all want to be productive and we all want to welcome the new year still gainfully employed.

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