Yung pagpapaalam ko sa boss ko noong isang araw ay hindi ang unang pagkakataon na nag-abot ako sa kanya ng resignation letter. That was actually the second time. The first time happened a couple of years ago.
The year was 2001. May nakita akong magandang ads. Business Analyst for SAP for JAKA ang nakalagay. Tamang-tama sa qualifications ko yung requirements nila. At higit sa lahat, SAP yon. Malaking challenge para sa akin. As in malayo sa Visual Foxpro/Basic applications namin sa office.
So nag-apply ako. After the exam, I was interviewed by the team leader. Pasado naman ako sa kanya kaya pinasa nya na ako sa MIS Manager. Ang huling tanong sa akin “when can you start?�. Sabi ko, “Please give me a month�. Ok daw.
Di nagtagal, nagpa-medical ako (sagot nila yung bayad). Nang-ok ang result ng medical ko, nagpasya akong mag-hand in ng resignation letter sa boss ko. Nagulat sya. May mga pinangako syang “changes� sa akin, baka daw sakaling magbago ang isip ko. Balikan ko daw sya kung decided na ako.
Right after that talk, I got a phone call from my future boss. Katatapos lang daw ng meeting nya with her bosses. Pinapa-hold ng management lahat ng personnel hiring kung hindi rin lang replacement. Ano!!!! Bakit nangyari yon? Natalo kasi sa national elections si Juan Ponce-Enrile kaya naapektuhan ang finances ng company. Pano na yon? Pano na ako? Saan ako pupulutin gayung nakapag-paalam na ako? Kung alam ko lang na magkakaganon, ipinangampanaya ko sana si Enrile.
Buti na lang at di ako kaagad pinayagan ng boss ko. After two days, bumalik ako sa opisina nya. Sinabi ko na nagbago na ang isip ko (syempre di ko sinabing yung employer ang nagbago ng desisyon). A few months later, I was promoted.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
I do hereby tender my resignation....
I just had a talk with my boss. I told her that I’m leaving the company to migrate to NZ. Contrary to what I was expecting, di sya mukhang happy/excited para sa amin. In fact, she sounded skeptical. Ba't daw New Zealand (with matching taas ng kilay)? Why are we uprooting ourselves in the Phil for NZ? Ba't hindi sa Canada, US or Australia? Eh di syempre sinabi ko na maganda ang NZ at tingin namin ay maraming potentials. Although she agrees that it’s a beautiful place pero parang di sya elibs sa NZ. Well opinion nya yon, di ko na sya kinontra.
April 22. That will be my last working day. Sana makakuha sila agad ng kapalit ko para naman maayos ang turn-over ko. Ayoko namang iwanan ang trabaho ko na chaotic.
April 22. That will be my last working day. Sana makakuha sila agad ng kapalit ko para naman maayos ang turn-over ko. Ayoko namang iwanan ang trabaho ko na chaotic.
Friday, February 17, 2006
CFO and DSWD
Wala akong pasok kahapon (Kalookan Day) kaya sinamantala namin ni Henry ang pagkakataon para lakarin ang 2 sa pinaka-importanteng docs bago kami makaalis – CFO sticker at DSWD Travel Permit for Minor. Dalawa lang yon at magkalapit pa ng opisina pero inabot kami ng maghapon.
First stop CFO. Dapat one hour before the seminar nandon ka na kasi limited seats lang. Dumating kami doon nang eksaktong 9am. Nandon na si Jes nang dumating kami (of course kasama si mommy). May mga P2NZ members na dumating later on pero di na sila nakahabol sa 10am seminar. Pinabalik sila ng 2pm.
Puno yung seminar room . Nasa 60 to 70 ang tao. 3 kami na going to NZ, 1 sa Japan, 1 sa Australia at isa Spain. The rest, mga papuntang US.
Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar or PDOS ang pangalan ng seminar. Pinag-uusapan dito ang mga travel regulations, settlement issues and rights/obligations ng isang migrante. I would like to point out some important things I’ve learned from the seminar.
- A migrant must inform the Philippine embassy in his host country about his arrival.
- Never bring pirate stuffs (i.e. CD, bags, shirts, learning materials, etc).
- Have you passport renewed if it’ll expire in less than 6 months from time of departure
- Lastly, if your passport is damaged (torn page, broken plastic laminate, food/beverage stain, etc.), have it replaced.
2:00pm na kami dumating sa DSWD sa Malate. Inabutan namin doon si Tinay kasama ang cute-na-cute kong inaanak na si Shasha. Papuntang US naman sila.
May customer no. na binibigay yung guard pagpasok sa gate. #126 and #127 ang inabot sa akin. Nag-usisa ako. Ngek, #62 pa lang ang pino-process. Ilang minuto pa, tinawag na si Tinay - #99. Ang siste pala doon, pwede kang magpalista tapos balik ka na lang. Kung wala ka nang tawagin ang number mo, malalaktawan ka pero pagdating mo, salang ka na agad. Dapat pala nagpalista na kami bago pumunta ng CFO.
1 day, 2 accomplishments. Next step, LTO.
First stop CFO. Dapat one hour before the seminar nandon ka na kasi limited seats lang. Dumating kami doon nang eksaktong 9am. Nandon na si Jes nang dumating kami (of course kasama si mommy). May mga P2NZ members na dumating later on pero di na sila nakahabol sa 10am seminar. Pinabalik sila ng 2pm.
Puno yung seminar room . Nasa 60 to 70 ang tao. 3 kami na going to NZ, 1 sa Japan, 1 sa Australia at isa Spain. The rest, mga papuntang US.
Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar or PDOS ang pangalan ng seminar. Pinag-uusapan dito ang mga travel regulations, settlement issues and rights/obligations ng isang migrante. I would like to point out some important things I’ve learned from the seminar.
- A migrant must inform the Philippine embassy in his host country about his arrival.
- Never bring pirate stuffs (i.e. CD, bags, shirts, learning materials, etc).
- Have you passport renewed if it’ll expire in less than 6 months from time of departure
- Lastly, if your passport is damaged (torn page, broken plastic laminate, food/beverage stain, etc.), have it replaced.
2:00pm na kami dumating sa DSWD sa Malate. Inabutan namin doon si Tinay kasama ang cute-na-cute kong inaanak na si Shasha. Papuntang US naman sila.
May customer no. na binibigay yung guard pagpasok sa gate. #126 and #127 ang inabot sa akin. Nag-usisa ako. Ngek, #62 pa lang ang pino-process. Ilang minuto pa, tinawag na si Tinay - #99. Ang siste pala doon, pwede kang magpalista tapos balik ka na lang. Kung wala ka nang tawagin ang number mo, malalaktawan ka pero pagdating mo, salang ka na agad. Dapat pala nagpalista na kami bago pumunta ng CFO.
1 day, 2 accomplishments. Next step, LTO.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Visitor's Visa Reqts
Plano namin na isama sa NZ ang mother-in-law ko para naman di ako mahirapan sa pagdala kay Vince and Shannen sa eroplano (Henry will go ahead of us). Kung nandon na sya, pwede rin akong magtrabaho to augment the family income. Kaya kanina, pumunta ako sa NZ Embassy sa Makati to get the requirements for Visitor's Visa. May mga requirements ang embassy sa Pinas na wala sa website ng NZIS.
Ito po ang akin nakalap.
VISITOR’S VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed and signed Application for Visiting New Zealand form.
2. Supplementary Questionnaire
3. Application fee of P4,700 for Filipinos staying more than 59 days. No fee if staying not longer than 59 days.
4. Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months)
5. One (1) recent passport size photograph
6. Evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand (examples below) and/or evidence of sponsorship (i.e. sponsorship form)
..... Bank certificates supported by bankbooks showing savings history
..... Personal assets – land titles, shares, stocks, business registration, etc.
..... Employment certificate showing monthly income, supported by income tax return
..... Is self-employed, provide business registration. Permit, SEC, bank accounts, income tax return
7. Any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that the applicant should be issued with a visitor visa.
8. Completed TB screening if intended stay in NZ is more than 6 months. Full medical examination if staying in NZ for more than 12 months
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Old passports to indicate previous travel history
2. Leave certificate from employer if employed
3. Confirmed 2-way booking certificate from Travel Agent/Airline showing onward travel. (We do not recommend you purchase the tickets until your visa is issued.)
HOW TO LODGE YOUR APPLICATION
You can mail or submit the application in the address below
Visa Section
New Zealand Embassy
23rd Floor BPI Buendia Center
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 1272
(PO Box 3228 MCPO, Makati City)
VISA SECTION OPENING HOURS
9am – 11:30am, Monday to Friday
EMBASSY CONTACT NUMBERS
Tel: 8915358; Fax: 8915352
PROCESSING TIME
Each application is assessed on its own merits, on a case to case basis. Normal processing time is 5 working days for applicants with good travel history
Ito po ang akin nakalap.
VISITOR’S VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed and signed Application for Visiting New Zealand form.
2. Supplementary Questionnaire
3. Application fee of P4,700 for Filipinos staying more than 59 days. No fee if staying not longer than 59 days.
4. Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months)
5. One (1) recent passport size photograph
6. Evidence of funds for maintenance in New Zealand (examples below) and/or evidence of sponsorship (i.e. sponsorship form)
..... Bank certificates supported by bankbooks showing savings history
..... Personal assets – land titles, shares, stocks, business registration, etc.
..... Employment certificate showing monthly income, supported by income tax return
..... Is self-employed, provide business registration. Permit, SEC, bank accounts, income tax return
7. Any other information, evidence and submissions the applicant considers show that the applicant should be issued with a visitor visa.
8. Completed TB screening if intended stay in NZ is more than 6 months. Full medical examination if staying in NZ for more than 12 months
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Old passports to indicate previous travel history
2. Leave certificate from employer if employed
3. Confirmed 2-way booking certificate from Travel Agent/Airline showing onward travel. (We do not recommend you purchase the tickets until your visa is issued.)
HOW TO LODGE YOUR APPLICATION
You can mail or submit the application in the address below
Visa Section
New Zealand Embassy
23rd Floor BPI Buendia Center
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City 1272
(PO Box 3228 MCPO, Makati City)
VISA SECTION OPENING HOURS
9am – 11:30am, Monday to Friday
EMBASSY CONTACT NUMBERS
Tel: 8915358; Fax: 8915352
PROCESSING TIME
Each application is assessed on its own merits, on a case to case basis. Normal processing time is 5 working days for applicants with good travel history
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Aside sa mga gamit at papeles na bibitbitin papuntang NZ, may mga kailangan din lakarin ang mga WTR visa holder bago lumipad. Ito ang pinagpa-planuhan ko ngayon. Oo nga't malayo pa ang departure date namin pero dapat maasikaso na to the soonest possible time.
Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars
Description: Required to all emigrating Filipinos
Agency: Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
Site: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdos.htm
Requirements: passport + visa, photo, valid ID with photograph, P250
Travel Clearance for Minors
Description: for minors traveling outside the Philippines, alone or unaccompanied by his parents
Agency: DSWD (tel# 523-9117)
Site: http://www2.dswd.gov.ph/images/articles/mtaformabd.pdf
Requirements: birth cert. on SECPA, marriage contract, passport, latest picture, Parental Consent (notarized)
Driver’s License Certificate
Description: NZ may require this upon application of driver’s lic.
Agency: LTO Central Office
Site: http://www.lto.gov.ph/dlcertreq.html#abroad
Requirements: Driver’s license and TIN
Reduced Travel Tax
Description: entitles children <13 to 50% discount on travel tax (P1620)
Agency: Department of Tourism (tel# 5235383, 5241751)
Requirements: passport + birth certificate + P200 processing fee
Memo on Documentation of Overseas Workers
Description: exempts WTR visa holders from POEA processing
Agency: OWWA
Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminars
Description: Required to all emigrating Filipinos
Agency: Commission of Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
Site: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/pdos.htm
Requirements: passport + visa, photo, valid ID with photograph, P250
Travel Clearance for Minors
Description: for minors traveling outside the Philippines, alone or unaccompanied by his parents
Agency: DSWD (tel# 523-9117)
Site: http://www2.dswd.gov.ph/images/articles/mtaformabd.pdf
Requirements: birth cert. on SECPA, marriage contract, passport, latest picture, Parental Consent (notarized)
Driver’s License Certificate
Description: NZ may require this upon application of driver’s lic.
Agency: LTO Central Office
Site: http://www.lto.gov.ph/dlcertreq.html#abroad
Requirements: Driver’s license and TIN
Reduced Travel Tax
Description: entitles children <13 to 50% discount on travel tax (P1620)
Agency: Department of Tourism (tel# 5235383, 5241751)
Requirements: passport + birth certificate + P200 processing fee
Memo on Documentation of Overseas Workers
Description: exempts WTR visa holders from POEA processing
Agency: OWWA
Monday, February 06, 2006
Blue, blue, blue . . .
Our passports with that shiny blue visa has finally arrived. We’ve been praying for this for 4 years now. The best ka talaga, Lord.
Ibang level na naman ng anxiety tong nararamdaman ko. Ang daming aasikasuhin (CFO, DSWD Clearance, LTO license cert., etc) at bibilhin. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. Mas gusto ko ang ganito ang pino-problema.
To everyone who has been a part of our NZ dream, thank you. To those who are still in the process of applying, konting tiis na lang at dadating din yan.
Ibang level na naman ng anxiety tong nararamdaman ko. Ang daming aasikasuhin (CFO, DSWD Clearance, LTO license cert., etc) at bibilhin. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. Mas gusto ko ang ganito ang pino-problema.
To everyone who has been a part of our NZ dream, thank you. To those who are still in the process of applying, konting tiis na lang at dadating din yan.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Ang utang....bow
Wow! Yipee! Wahoo! Sa lahat ng may utang na P42,767.47, kami ang pinaka-masaya. Bat naman hindi, galing sa NZIS Bangkok yung charge na yon (Migrant Levy). Pero nagtataka ako, bat wala man lang abiso si lovely visa officer namin. January 27 pa yung date ng transaction, sana may email man lang si VO. Naku, wag nyang sasabihing nagkamali sya ng charging, baka magkaron ng masaker sa Bangkok. Anyway, I'm writing her later to confirm.
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