Thoughts About Being a "Trainee"

Last November, I just received my office assignment as an OJTrainee.

I cannot mention the company because this blog will be composed of many sentiments I have for my dear company as a trainee.

When the teacher (Sir Fuentes idol!) announced my placement, I became excited because I have heard of the reputation of that company. Many trainees from the previous batches told me that majority of the work that will be done there would be related to my course. Although I'll have to start with the basics, at least, it'll be connected to my course. They also said that we might get allowance because the past trainees got some. I was so excited especially I have my friend as my co-trainee. The two of us will be working together (or so i thought.)





When the time of the orientation came for us to officially start our OJT, I was really excited and happy. We will be faced with new environment, new people, and especially the working environment where we will all be headed after graduation. But disappointment washed over me when I knew that me and my co-trainee will not be working together. I was assigned at the other branch and that means I'll have to face them alone and work there alone. That was bad enough as a start but I looked at the bright side. I thought at least it'll be closer from my house and I don't have to rush everyday to be on time.

I was already told that most of my co-workers there (that means the employees of the company) will be men. I already prepared myself for the "unusual" working environment but I was really shocked when I learned that men really dominate that area. Out of the many employees of that department, only two are girls. I am third. I almost cried. I don't know why but maybe because I was just not used to having many men around me. But I held back my tears and continue my assigned work there.

The first days of the work were very tiring and depressing. The first week of my OJT, i did nothing. I just sat at their waiting area and literally waited for work to be handed over to me. And yes, that was very tiring. It was then that I realized that I'd rather get tired of working than get tired of doing nothing at all.

After I got through with that "doing nothing" task, work finally came and I found myself exploring a computer program that was not supposed to be met by a Management Accounting student. And that was the start of the tiring and unsatisfying work for me.

Until now, I am still doing the work and am still doing my best to keep my sanity in that awkward and uncomfortable working place.

But even though I have many sentiments regarding my working environment, I have also learned a lot.

And I have learned to enjoy myself just by listening to their stories and laughter.

I have more stories and experiences to write about my OJT (including my "crush" at the office..ha ha) but I guess I have to stop here.

 It's soooooo long na pala.

:)

P.S

Me and my co-trainee (Eunisang!!!! )