Remembering The Journey: My Work Experiences
We did not have a silver spoon when my Mama gave birth to me. She made sure to open my eyes to the reality of life at a young age. Knowing that we do not have the privilege as others do makes me a person who craves stability.
We have our small business at the town’s public market, which was our source of income way back. I can say that it was enough to survive the necessities. At a young age, I wanted to earn money and help my parents. And I started hustling when I was in my early teenage years. Maybe you are curious about my journey, so I wrote it down and shared a story with everyone.
I became a saleslady.
Since we have our small business in the market, I already know everyone. In high school, one of the vendors asked me to be her saleslady every summer vacation. I asked my Mama about it, and she said yes. That is when I started hustling for money, and whenever I earn something, I try to give some to my Mama for our expenses.
Also, I even bought diapers and milk for my nephew before. I started to see the goodness and hardships in earning money through working and not being lazy. Even though I have part-time work as a saleslady, I still enjoyed my summer vacation before since I can ask for a rest day anytime.
I had on-the-job training in the kitchen.
During my Senior High School days, we had a subject called Immersion, also known as On Job Training (OJT). We had to take it before we could finally graduate. And I had mine in one of the restaurants in Subic, Zambales. When I applied and asked about it, they told me I would be one of the crews in the kitchen. It was when I saw how chefs and other cooks work to prepare good meals for the customers.
They taught me many things, especially in terms of pricing and budgeting, which connect to my strand of Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM). Also, they helped me understand how fast-food restaurants survive and why some end up in bankruptcy. Even though I was just an assistant of the chef, they still tried their best to teach me something connected to the field I am studying.
I am a subcontractor of a freelancer at Upwork.
It all started in January 2021 when a freelancer offered work to me. She explained the tasks that I needed to do and how to do them. I started right away and accepted the opportunity. I became a subcontractor and worked on behalf of her until now.
It has been a year of being in the field, and I can say that I learned a lot, and I am still learning and improving daily. My work is limited to only 25 hours a week, and I am blessed to have this opportunity. It made me aware of the chances of getting employed in an online platform. Also, it helped me enhance my skills and abilities and acquire knowledge that I can use someday.
As you can see, I have been a hustler since I was a kid until now. I will not stop until I achieve my goals and work for my future.
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Can relate to you, bb ko. Me, on the other hand, started naman when I'm 16. It was a summer job (SPES) offered in our municipality so grab na kaagad ~ that's 8K+ din before for just 20 days. Divaa? Then same tayo ng OJT during SHS, though under naman ako ng Home Economics (TVL). Grabe, super nakakapagod at nakakaloka kasi kitchen & office ako that time. Nag-aaccounting din~ but keri lang, nagagamit ko naman until now. ✨
Curious ako 'dun sa Upwork, biee. Hihi