I've been working hard these past two months for a film website. We were doing lots of stuffs without even knowing that our boss is planing to have a big launch of it. So we were very surprised to know early this April that he was planning to launch it on the 15th. Our team was so excited but also nervous because we don't want our boss to get disappointed and also we don't want to have negative feedbacks from the people in the film industry.
So the launching went on for three days. Our boss, Bill Darby went to New York for the demo of our website to different people and organizations. We we're praying that everything will be fine. We don't have any updates from Bill because he is so busy there in New York, so all we can do is to pray, work and add more stuffs in our website.
It's also overwhelming when the people in the company where I'm currently working, supported us in the launching of our website. Almost all of them visited the website and gave good feedbacks. So we are very excited to know how the launching in New York went. Good thing Bill went online the next week and said, people are giving lots of positive feedbacks though the system still has bugs the people loved it because they already got tired of imdb.com. Hahahaha.
Those things made my day. Knowing that lots of people appreciates the work that our team did. Our boss is very proud of us and we're very very happy for having Bill as our boss. For giving us the opportunity to work on a website that targets not just the movie fans but also the actors, producers, production companies, etc.
So there guys, please try to visit and support our website. Just type in www.imovie.com on your browser and navigate the website. It's not yet complete but you will see lot's of stuffs there. Most of you will definitely love it for sure because watching movies is the greatest form of entertainment. Enjoy guys!
For reactions and suggestions please simply post your comments in this blog entry or send me and email at andrea@imoviei.com and expect a reply from me. Thanks for reading!
So, Here I am. Kind of confused which one to choose. I was accepted to become a researcher in one of the top broadcasting company in our country. But then I remembered the reasons of my resignation as production assistant in the same company but different departments. Let me jot down some of them:
1. No holiday. We work even on holidays. It's fine with me but the problem is we don't get double pays during regular holidays or even 30% from special holidays.
2. No overtime pay. When we are forced to work beyond your working hours. They don't give us anything in return. It's like OT-y.
3. No benefits. Been working there for more than a year but we don't have SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig. The only thing that we have is tax. Gaaah.. To think that I'm just earning 8k.
4. Freaking stressful. The people at work and the work itself is stressful, to think that I am just a production assistant.
5. Everyday is a "boss shouted at me again" day.
Now, being a researcher is waaaaay harder that this. You have to search for topics, problems, people, etc. to be featured on tv. Salary is just 12k-13k and again no benefits. The working hours is also loooooonger. So there, so the bad words and bad attitude of some people at work is given.
The second offer is a Web Researcher. This one sounds fun because the client is a producer of international films. One example is Pearl Harbor. So he is going to open a website but it's not yet launched, so we as researchers will research everything about a certain film. So the website is a complete source of everything on films. I don't see any disadvantages yet. But the difference between this one and the one I've mentioned above are these:
1. Has benefits. They are going to give me complete benefits. SSS, Philhealth, Pag-ibig, Holiday pays and overtime pays.
2. Medicard. Oh yes! In case of emergency, money is no longer a problem.
3. 8 to 9 working hours only.
4. The boss is very nice according to the team leader.
5. The salary is 13k-16k. Not bad.
So there it is guys. I'm freaaaaakin' confused on which one to choose. I need some advice. My mom and dad wants me to pursue the media thingy but then I think "lugi ako" in salary and benefits. Gaaaaaah... so there it is. This one is really stressful.
Ok I’m back. I filed a leave for two days. Wala lang! Just want to rest and besides, my boss is also on leave so me and my partner were allowed to rest for two days each. Anyway, I will be graduating soon.. YEY!!!!! I can now at last focus on my work. Hmmm… what else is new? I already have a new boyfriend and we will be celebrating our first monthsarry tomorrow! Yippeeee… I finally moved on with my life. New chapter, new beginnings and full of hope.
I never thought that graduation will be this sad. I remember my eldest cousin on the father’s side saying, “Naku! Yung mga katropa mo nung high school, totoo mamimiss mo sila after graduation pero alam mo bang mas nakakaiyak pag grumaduate ka ng college. Kasi yung mga friends mo sa college, kasama mo sa TOTOONG hirap ng buhay at ginhawa. Kaya nga kung mapapansin mo, ang mga tunay na magkakaibigan ay yung mga nagkasama ng college kesa nung high school.” Which is true pala.
Looking back on my college experiences, I can say that I only have less than 10 real friend on my classmates. Some are just your friend during project, “kaibigan mo lang pag kailangan ka,” while others are just mere acquaintances. I dunno, CCM’s Mass Communication batch 2009 is just one class but still I can say that there is a gap between small group of friends. But anyway, it’s their problem and with that kind of attitude I doubt that they will have a bright future ahead.
Talking about new boyfriend, well guys I’m proud to tell you that my new boy’s name is Poch Lanzelott O. Fernandez. He’s a nice guy, very patient and understanding. Hmmm.. I’m very happy whenever I’m with him and having him is like one of the most special gifts that I ever had. Here’s one of our latest pics:
Do I look happy? Hahaha.. I am very happy and I want to thank the people from rakista blogs for always being there during the times that I need people to talk to. Also wanna thank my friends and family also stayed beside me. You guys are the best!
