Via just gave me a mild heart attack last Monday night. She said that she's recommending me for ESS and that our big boss in Manila will be calling me once he gets back from dinner. What?! Not that I'm clueless about the program. Via had been giving me some input for maybe a month now. My main concern is facing our boss. In my four months in this company, I managed to keep a low profile and I will find it a relief if my Korean boss has no idea who I am. The less that he knows about me, the better. You know how some bosses can pick on some employees that they know. Get what I mean?
So I was kinda praying that he would be busy after his dinner break and he will totally forget about calling for me. Haha! My prayer was answered.
Yesterday, Via gave me a brain stroke when she said that our big Boss wants to have a word with me. Uh-oh! Via said, "Ella, I need you to wear your American accent. Come on, you can do it. I have so much faith in you." Whoa! Aren't you adding up to the pressure, Vee???
While talking to our Korean big boss, I was trying really hard to keep my composure. I know how I suck at impressing the boss. And to top it all, he has this poker face -- so I have no idea if I impressed him or not. His last words, "Call Via".
When I left his office, I called for Via and told her that I think I didn't pass his standards. I might have overdone my accent. Have I? I told Via not to immediately let me know if the she will get a negative result.
A few minutes later, Via was ecstatic to tell me the result. Moment of truth -- I did it!
She gave me some materials to study because I will be speaking to our counterparts in Korea after 30 minutes. Oh, no! Two stroke attacks in a span of one hour. Is that healthy, Vee? I need to smoke because I was already having palpitations. After one cigarette, my palpitations was gone but I could feel constrictions in my veins. And that made it hard for me to breath. What the hell is happening to me?
Well, I did what I had to do. And I'm very thankful to my new TL who's wacky and extra supportive. How can she not be? She's the one who gave me brain strokes and a heart attack in the two days that passed!
I am now an ESS -- English Supporting Secretary. So the guys have heard. Many might have raised their eyebrows. What the heck? That's your eyebrows so you decide what to do with it! That's your prerogative--just like it's my prerogative to inject botox on your faces to put those eyebrows back to their original positions.
Vee, you're asking me how I feel? It's a mixture of ecstasy, nostalgia, tension, among other emotions that I cannot fully describe... But generally, I am simply glad! I miss Dess, Yani and John, though. And I also miss my students back in Junior Level 2. But I know I will love this new adventure with you. And I hope I can live up to your expectations. Help me out, okay? Newbie alert here!!!
So I was kinda praying that he would be busy after his dinner break and he will totally forget about calling for me. Haha! My prayer was answered.
Yesterday, Via gave me a brain stroke when she said that our big Boss wants to have a word with me. Uh-oh! Via said, "Ella, I need you to wear your American accent. Come on, you can do it. I have so much faith in you." Whoa! Aren't you adding up to the pressure, Vee???
While talking to our Korean big boss, I was trying really hard to keep my composure. I know how I suck at impressing the boss. And to top it all, he has this poker face -- so I have no idea if I impressed him or not. His last words, "Call Via".
When I left his office, I called for Via and told her that I think I didn't pass his standards. I might have overdone my accent. Have I? I told Via not to immediately let me know if the she will get a negative result.
A few minutes later, Via was ecstatic to tell me the result. Moment of truth -- I did it!
She gave me some materials to study because I will be speaking to our counterparts in Korea after 30 minutes. Oh, no! Two stroke attacks in a span of one hour. Is that healthy, Vee? I need to smoke because I was already having palpitations. After one cigarette, my palpitations was gone but I could feel constrictions in my veins. And that made it hard for me to breath. What the hell is happening to me?
Well, I did what I had to do. And I'm very thankful to my new TL who's wacky and extra supportive. How can she not be? She's the one who gave me brain strokes and a heart attack in the two days that passed!
I am now an ESS -- English Supporting Secretary. So the guys have heard. Many might have raised their eyebrows. What the heck? That's your eyebrows so you decide what to do with it! That's your prerogative--just like it's my prerogative to inject botox on your faces to put those eyebrows back to their original positions.
Vee, you're asking me how I feel? It's a mixture of ecstasy, nostalgia, tension, among other emotions that I cannot fully describe... But generally, I am simply glad! I miss Dess, Yani and John, though. And I also miss my students back in Junior Level 2. But I know I will love this new adventure with you. And I hope I can live up to your expectations. Help me out, okay? Newbie alert here!!!
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Welcome aboard Ella! I know it's pretty tough the first time..hmm...the second time..the third time...and masybe the fourth time...hahaha... I'll be here. I know I am absent-minded sometimes but I will try to answer all of your questions about ESS. shucks! don't call me TL. Yuuuckk! I am not used to it. Call me Beauty Queen! Hahaha!
Alright then, Beauty Queen! Hahaha! I'm just relieved that I am going through this with you. It could have gone worse if my boss was not you. Thanks for boosting my confidence. If you find some loopholes on my performance, don't hesitate to buzz me, okay? I can handle the truth. Trust me! Hehehe... Pardon my limitations but I promise to give my all and try to "clone" you the best way I can.
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