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A Defining Moment: My Journey from Plant Worker to Security OFFICER/Secretary

A month or two after ko nagsugod trabaho sa plant — kato bitaw nga among trabaho kay magbutang ug sticker sa cellophane para sa saging — naa ra duol ana ang Security Office. One day during break time, naa’y ni-approach namo nga lalaki gikan sa Security Section. He introduced himself as the admin didto, unya niingon siya nga nangita daw sila ug college graduate para sa secretary position. The job required someone nga kabalo mo-handle ug computer — which was, luckily, akong forte.

While he was talking, nadungog nako akong mga kauban nga murag gi-mention akong name. Murag gi-recommend ba, and deep inside I felt like, “hala, this might be my chance!” So without thinking twice, ni-raise dayon ko sa akong kamot, showing interest. That one brave move opened the door for an interview — ug mao to ang sinugdanan sa usa ka defining moment sa akong career.

Pag-abot sa interview, didto nako na-realize nga daghan diay mi applicants. Most of them were in formal attire, ug ang uban kay naka security guard uniform pa gyud. The job required a security license — nga wala gyud koy ikapakita. Honestly, medyo na-intimidate ko ato.

Pero instead of giving up, I focused on what I had — akong degree ug computer skills. I held on to that confidence nga maybe, mao ni akong edge. After about a week of waiting, I got the call — I was chosen for the position! It felt surreal. That moment made me realize nga when it’s meant for you, it really finds its way.

Growth and Perseverance.

Pagkasugod nako sa trabaho, wala na koy paglangan. Diretso gyud ko sa role. My tasks were everything under the sun — dili lang secretary nga puro papel. I handled documents, brewed coffee, cleaned, and even cooked! HAHA! It was the kind of job nga dapat flexible ka ug kabalo mo-adjust.

At first, super awkward kay ako ra’y babaye sa section, and the youngest pa gyud. On my first day, gusto ko magpakita nga kaya nako. So I came early, prepared, and motivated. Pero wala gyud ko nag-expect sa akong first assignment.

The Head Security Officer called me and said, “Come with me to the market.” I was like, “Hala unsa kaha ni?” But I just smiled and followed. We rode in the vehicle, and I just went with the flow. When we got back, mao diay — ako ang magluto sa mga gipamalit! That time, I swear, nag-ampo ko sa tanan santos nga akong nahinumduman! HAHA!

I didn’t even know asa ang kalan, unsaon paggamit, or unsa akong galutoon. I almost cried kay murag grabe ka-challenging for my first day. Pero thankful kaayo ko kay my coworkers were very supportive. They helped me, guided me, and made me feel like I belonged.

That day, I realized — sometimes, growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens when you say “yes” to things you’ve never done before.

🍌 D O L E  N-S K Y  F A M  🍌

1 Photo (Half a million boxes in 28Ds! Achieved), 2 (Security Admin, Sir Agustin and our "Container Van" Office), 3 (Me and Maymay hatod ug radio sa Gate Guard), 4 (My Boss/Model, Sir Salting(Left), HR Manager (Right), Sir Rodriguez, 5 (My Dole NorthSky Fam), 6 (Me, making face in the office with the gifts prepared for our party)

As time went by, naka-adjust ra gyud ko sa tanan. From making coffee and entertaining guests, to preparing presentations and handling all the admin tasks — naanad ra gyud ko sa dagan sa trabaho. Kada adlaw naa gyud bagong challenge, pero with each one, mas ni-grow ko ug mas ni-gain kog confidence. Bitaw, the more ko na-expose sa work, the more ko naka-realize nga kaya ra diay basta pursigido lang ka ug open ka to learn.