Last Friday was my 120th day at work. August 7, 2009 was the day that I officially became a permanent part of the workforce. I am now a “regular”, full-pledged, software developer. 
Society has decided to accept me into the “real world”. People from this part of the world will now start to refer to me as an “adult” despite my bubbly, child-like disposition. 
6 Months of Corporate Citizenry
For those who are not acquainted with the Philippine’s Labor System, let me put you up to speed with the “regularization” process. When a new employee enters a company, there is a six-month “getting-to-know” period wherein the employer will closely observe the employee’s job performance and base on that performance, the employer would decide whether to keep the employee as a “regular” employee or not (Fired). During that “getting-to-know” period, you as an “irregular/probationary” employee, are not entitled with some benefits like full medical benefits, perfect attendance bonus, etc.
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Adidas Ozweego 365
It was just like yesterday when my Dad took me to a nearby mall to buy me my first pair of school shoes. I can still vividly remember that shoe – it was black, made of leather, and had those noisy “strap-ons”.
'twas black, made of leather and had those noisy "strap-ons".
I never chose that shoe. I hated it. It was common and boring. Everyone in school wore the same shoe except for the cool kids. The cool kids had those shoe that will light/blink whenever you take a step. I want that shoe and I remember crying and whining all the way home when my Dad forced me to “choose” the leather one. I’ve always hated leather shoes.
Cool Kid's Shoes -- IT BLINKS!
Time flies. I’m already 20-ish, and today is the first time that I bought my own pair of shoes! Without my dad telling me what to like, choose or buy. I also paid it on my own. Oh, the price of independence.
Have you ever attended one of those Transformational Learning programs? The ones that will make you reflect deep and hard about your life to the point that it will change how you see the world? I have.
After sending me to a comprehensive 3-day technical training for Windows Communication Framework, my company have decided to send me to a 3-day non-technical training called 7 Habits for Highly Effective People Signature Program at the Ateneo Professional Schools, Center for Leadership and Change in Makati.
At first, I thought that it will be a big waste of my and my company’s time if I attend this training during this hectic months. Habits? C’mon! I don’t need those to spew out quality codes! Besides, I already have habits even if they are not the best ones around. That’s what I thought and before I knew it…
I was in for the biggest shock of my life!
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