Thursday, 30 July 2009 at 20:47
It was 2 weeks ago when I had learned the news and it broke my heart…
The old company where I had worked for will be taking out employees as well.
Me and my friends here abroad were shocked and are still in shock.
I really can’t believe it.
I worked there and started as a Customer Service Associate almost 5 years ago but I left the company last year as a Hotline Specialist.
GT had given me my first job and as always, the “Firsts” are always unforgettable.
I was so lucky to have cool and lovely batch mates (Batch 13); hardworking team-mates and of course, passionate Team Leads and bosses.
I remember the “Training Days” which reminded me of the good old college days.
I remember the nights out during the Batch Anniversary (we celebrate the Anniversary of the Batch either eating and drinking or drinking and eating), the Pelangi Days, the Movie Marathons, Team Eatings, ummm, I mean Team Meetings and the like.
I met and gained true friends from there; friends who are still with me here and who had kept in touch while am away. Friends who had share a room with; friends who had known me well enough when I’m not in the mood.
When I left GT (to seek for greener pastures overseas), I promised my friends and myself, that I will be back to visit and go out with them.
It is so sad to know that I will no longer be going back to the same old GT.
I know, it’s not only me but most is missing and will definitely miss the following:
The Security Guards reminding you to log in the Manual Record book…
The sound of the ID card being swiped at the door…
The tambay moments at the Bridgeway…
The Jolly Jeep’s Banana Cue…
The smell of the pantry…
The couches in the Lounge…
KusingKapan’s lunches…
Country Style’s Bagel with Cream Cheese and Green Iced Tea...
The beeps of the Avaya…
The “Decker” shouting “Call Wait!!!”…
Spotchecks…
Line checks and test calls…
Dashboards…
PeopleSoft…
5S…
Text Groups…
The Jeans’ Day…
Kapehan Sessions…
PPB…
Rob (Robinson’s Pioneer)…
Team Outings and out of town trips…
GY Shifts…
GT Eskwela, Gawad Kalinga…
Raffles during Christmas Parties…
Sigh…
There are many other things…
GT and my life there contributed a lot to what I am now…
I hope I can still go back to the good old GT…
Another sigh…
I found this quote in the web:
“I didn't ask for it to be over, but then again, I never asked for it to begin. For that's the way it is with life, as some of the most beautiful days come completely by chance. But even the most beautiful days eventually have their sunsets”…
Even if GT peeps will no longer be with GT, I can still meet them someday… somewhere…
Am just thinking that after every sunset, there’s always a sunrise to look forward to anyways…
To all GT Peeps, Kudos and Cheers still!!!
Old colleagues from the Philippines and we had met here in Qatar :)
From Left to Right: Jheng - now married and has a really cute baby, Joana - That's me, Ate Jelly - her husband is working here in Qatar, Ada - she is also working in a nearby office
Such a wonderful story! To think that all of this just started with your call center experience with Avaya call recording solutions. Looking forward for your future endeavors!
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