Finally after 1 year, I have ended my job search with a PA position and a 40% increment. Judging from the prospect and the increment, it is definitely a good move. Of course, more will be demanded from me but it is good. Since I am young, I do not have family commitments and etc it is a good idea, prefect timing to do work hard and shape my career.
With 10 odd days left with the current firm, I begin to think of what I have gain through out these years with them….
I started as a Senior assistant with the firm. I often think that it was a bad start and the most horrible period of my life. Nasty bosses and a backstabbing colleague, it was a horrible place to be in. For that year and half, I was so upset and depressed, everyday all I do after work was to drink so as to forget about the pain I faced at work. That was the reality I knew then but what I did not know was God’s plan. Though, it was tough, I hanged on. During that period, I learnt to be resourceful and think on my feet. Also I Even though it was not appreciated by them but it is a good skill to acquired. Eventually I could not take any further and applied for transfer and there was an opening for Confidential Secretary. I got through the interview and worked with 2 of the nicest bosses I ever had. They appreciated the efforts that I put in.
My bosses chose to take me as secretary despite knowing that I do not have secretarial experience, willingly took the risk of me messing up; I was given the chance to developed more skills such as diary/time management, handle difficult people, being firm and doing things with great conscientious. All these served as a stepping stone to my career. As I look back, what I gained is far more than what I expected. If I had never stepped into the firm, I may not have the chance to learn new skills, broaden my perspective and eventually get a better career and a pay that starts with 3 with only a secondary education.
It is not just the bosses… Colleagues played a big part too… During these years as secretary, I know more people and many good colleagues who became my friends. I learn alot from them. Especially S.C.. She is a senior manager. She encouraged me alot and dropped me ideas like… Mmmm you are capable, should go for a PA position get a PA pay and be below 1 person and above all. Even though you are a secretary it is possible… she told me not to be discourage, continue on. Since you are single, should try to do something for your career for your life. Don’t grow old in the firm. Many many things… It like I begin to believe that sky is the limit.. and it is possible for me to have a successful career… Through all her encouragements I believe in myself and what I am capable of.
It is a very positive environment to work in. Though it cannot give me the prospect I am looking for but there are many good things that I will bring along. I hope I will be someone who impact others the way I am impacted in my current office.
This is the common grace of God. Someone who do not know God, but understand and believes in others potential and capability.
This belief she instilled in me, I will bring along together with her friendship =)
