I had a very lousy day at work. i only had a handful of calls but they were really long and frustrating. i can't remember any day in the nine months i've had this job that could be worse than this, in terms of the quality of issues, resolution and service. i so wanted to get out of there pronto. which i couldn't do, of course. i know: it happens to the best of us; shit happens. but it doesn't happen to me! haha! hence, this post on thirteen things i love about my job. hopefully it will motivate me to turn up early for work tomorrow

~ the morning shift: work hours are normal. ok, it's a lot earlier than i would have wanted but the positive thing about it is that i actually have a lot of time afterwork to do other stuff. i can walk. i can go watch a movie or just hang out in a bookstore or a mall. or i can come home, sleep or surf, or just read. i can spend time with my cousins and the kids. and tons of other possibilities.

~ my days off (Saturday and Sunday): i am so happy not to have to work on weekends. people that matter are actually available on the days i am off work. i can spend time with my family, just stay at home with them, or with boyf. it's so easy to be involved in family activities that are scheduled on weekends. i can't imagine having a tuesday-wednesday off. what will i do: home alone, family at work, boyf is at work, kids at school? well, i know i can come up with something but i am still glad i have the weekend off.

~ advancement opportunities

~ constant feedback and evaluation: on a weekly basis, my work is being monitored and evaluated, and i get immediate feedback on it. that way, i get to know what i need to improve on, and i also get to defend myself timely so that i don't get marked off for something that i can justify. it's also an affirmation for me, that i am doing the right thing.

~ the compensation

~ my colleagues: i've come to enjoy the work also because of the people around me. i am glad that i found friends there, and that there are times when it doesn't feel like we're working just because there is opportunity to chat and joke around. today wasn't such a day though. oh, and my managers and coaches are okay too.

~ free meals: we used to have just one free meal per day: one cup rice, one viand, with veggies or soup. then we could have eat-all-you-can rice and three viands per meal. now, we can eat as much as we want, as many times as we want. with free iced tea or juice. i only have a half cup of rice though. and eat there only once throughout my shift. the food isn't always the best, but it isn't so bad. i actually like a lot of what they serve.

~ the proximity to home: by car or by taxi, i am 10 to 15 minutes away from work. sometimes less. suits me well. i can wake up an hour before work and still arrive on time (if i really want to). and the best part, i can walk home. just enough distance for a good exercise. 

~ the satisfaction: yes, i do feel satisfied when i am able to resolve a problem. and happy when i discover that something actually works.

~ the opportunity to mentor or share: it feels good to be able to share best practices and tested methods. and to have others actually listen and believe you, not because you're a superior, or you're a trainer, but because they have a respect for you as their equal.

~ the spam sent to my inbox daily: i must admit, it isn't as much today as i used to receive when we started work. but i appreciate each spam received. occasionally, you find a gem of an email. it can be funny, touching, inspirational, informative, or just be awesome. as you get less and less, you suffer from withdrawal.

~ email as an Instant Messaging medium: the message already contained in the subject line; real-time Q&A, like a forum and yet faster response.

~ worry-free: work stays in the office. can't take it home. no need to take it home. won't even think about it at home.

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