Taking a break from work

So what's up with my life lately? I just celebrated my birthday last Saturday and got an awesome Nintendo Gameboy SP from my mom. My sis gave me this cool Rin Tosaka action figure from the Anime Fate Stay Night. It's just a shame that I'm not able to fully enjoy those gifts since I've been cramming my 200 hours of OJT time in just a span of a few weeks. I need to finish it in time before the school starts. I'm working at the Quality Assurance Laboratory of Pure Foods, by the way. The plant is located in Marikina City which is convenient since I know that place like the back of my hand. The QA department normally hires licensed chemists and engineers but I think a person with a MAC degree is qualified as well. Although there might be some restrictions to what such a graduate can do since they are not licensed to sign forms and make recommendations.

OJT! Holy Crap!

This coming summer, I have the option of either taking a Business Tour of China or an OJT. Both options look attractive but I must only choose one. If I take the Business Tour, I can still take an OJT, in theory. However, it'll be difficult applying for a GOOD company in the middle of summer! If I choose to look for an OJT, I'll lose the chance of going to China and the opportunity of bonding with some of my block mates. It'll also be a risk because it's still not 100% sure if a reputable company will hire me. They say that I shouldn't rely

OJT! Oh No!

Ever since the week began, the entire block has been preparing their resumes, transcripts and recommendation letters for summer internship (OJT). I never realized how much work it was. I've been getting pamphlets, calling cards and have been handing out resumes like crazy to companies and . I'm not even sure if they'll even take time to read it. And to think I've been going to only one job fair. What more if there are a lot of them? During these moments, it pays to have a lot of friends and contacts because it's every man for himself. If you're too slow to respond, you'll surely be left behind. The department really doesn't give that much announcements and guidelines. Sometimes, you'll just be overwhelmed by how much details you've been missing and you ask yourself, "How long have I been sleeping?" I guess this style really prepares us for the real world. Nobody's gonna watch your back for you. I know that there should be another job fair in UP soon. I'll have to keep my eyes and ears open for any updates.