@curiouscat 18 July 2022

Finding me When the chapter ends, another chapter starts. I am still trying to find myself. Finishing a degree doesn't guarantee that I will walk the path of the profession I tried hard to learn for four years. Who knows, I'll walk different way, and that's fine. I am currently assessing myself what I want to do, I don't want to look for a job just for the sake of earning money but also to develop my skills and have self fulfillment. Chemical Engineering is a discipline with wide scope, while it is a good thing, the downside is you (o baka ako lang) can't figure out right away what specific industry or role you want to perform. Currently, I am gaining my interest in attending trainings to be a safety engineer. Of course, I have to pass the Licensure for Chemical Engineers first but I can attend such trainings to be a safety officer then go with the next step. I am still open in working in other industries but I'll give this a try too. Before I graduated, what I want to pursue is to be in the field of Pharmaceuticals, after graduation I shifted my interest in working at Soap Industry haha. Aside from my interest, I have to consider other factors too. I think I can just apply in any industry and develop a liking to it. Factors need to consider 1. **Distance**. This is the topmost priority for me. I have no problem traveling for an hour or so, but I don't want to be too far from home that I will find it hard to come home at least once a week. I've been away for too long and mom will be alone in the house if I work too far. 2. **Love**. I think the key of being happy at work despite the struggles and a tiring day is the fact that you are interested and love what you do at work. It is important that you love what you do. But like I said, I am open for work that is not on my top list as long as I'll grew my interest on it over time. 3. **Working Environment**. This includes my boss, workmates, the company/plant itself. I want to have a healthy workplace as mush as possible. I know that I have to adjust and of course learn to interact with people at work even though they will (maybe) get on my nerves at times, I am willing to endure such things as long as it will not affect me too much. As long as I can handle it that's fine. I also want to consider if I will improve or not, if there's a career growth or none. 3. **Salary**. I should at least be paid enough. I will now have responsibilities at home and having enough is also a priority. I can do my side hustles for other needs or wants if possible. I don't need a lot or a huge amount, but I think getting want I deserve is not bad. These are few factors am considering as I try to find work. I am not yet into job hunting since my priority first is doing works for the Lord and also preparing for Board Exam. With all the love, thank you for reading 💗☺️