The World of Forms

Working in a big company is my gateway to benefits and compensations but it also entails hard work and sacrifice. Indeed the company really pays well to hardworking workers. And so in this part I struggle. I struggle because I am not acquainted to such mandates and policies. Let me enumerate some.

This isn't Plato's world of Forms, this is my entry to the world of forms. They have a lot of forms, horrible number of forms to be filled up. You will sign before you enter the office. They also have trip tickets, every time you go out the office you need to acquire the signature of your boss with the corresponding beginning-kilometer-run and have it signed by the guard. Request forms. Control Cards. And a whole lot of forms in different sizes,color, paper, texture and content that will surely delight one's senses...

I hope that soon I will encounter all those forms and use it for my benefit. In this company strict compliance and proper documentations must be followed in order to perform the duty properly.

Proud to BE with SMB

This is my first day of working with San Miguel Brewery Inc. After a long series of pre-employment interviews and examinations, I finally made it. I was very happy and excited until it all fade away. All I have left is the feeling of indifference. Will I be happy with this new job, or am I just fulfilling expectations and obligations... As for that, I do not know. What I have in mind is to burn the bridges behind me, and to start anew.

I started the day early, I went into the law firm to sign some documents then immediately went to the plant office located 30 kilometers away from the city. So I just left my car in a safe parking space and eventually rode on a bus to my destination. This day was not so busy and I just spent some of my time reading the papers while waiting for my orientations. I forgot to say, my first two days would be orientation day.

I had an orientation with the corporation in itself and San Miguel Brewery Inc as its subsidiary. The company is indeed very big with markets at strategic cities worldwide. This company is something worth to be proud of, for us as Filipinos. Then I had my pay roll orientation, and statutory benefits orientation... All were easy and light until I went to the finance orientation.

People who knows me enough can really attest how poor I am with numbers, and most especially money. I just wondered why am I in this field where I am not really good in handling money. Fortunately I was really assertive and I made it clear to discuss the matter slowly so I can manage to comprehend. The facilitator smiled and told me to interrupt if I have questions or clarification... God it was terrible. I have to deal with money; cash, post dated checks, due dates, invoice numbers, delivery dates, and many other financial jargons only an accountant or mathematician would know. Everything must be well documented to avoid legal problems... Too bad, I need to be firm with the policies. I guess I have to straighten up the flexible attitude and stick to what is proper and legal.

After a long discussion we finally came to an end. And I waited for 2 hours simply doing nothing, waiting for 5 pm. and then goodbye. Tomorrow would be a long day as I would be having my orientation for logistics and sales matters. I'll be posting some updates soon.

P.S.
I just received this day a red bar pin which must be worn straight for seven day. The pin states: Proud to BE with SMB... Indeed I am proud and I won't fail you guys..!