Few more weeks and it will be commencement exercise in most
universities and other schools. Thousands are graduating from different courses
such as Political Science, BS Education, different fields in Engineering,
Commerce, Accountancy and the likes.
Some students will be marching with flying colors, some are
being contented finally after four long years of waiting they will at last
receive diplomas.
Surely parents will be proud of that their daughter/son is
summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum laude. Behind those awards and
satisfactory grades, these graduates worry where are they going through and
what future awaits them.
This was how I felt
during our graduation day. As I am writing this article, I try to recall our
graduation song that serves as inspiration and a drive to pursue my dreams. As
what I only remember are the songs we sang during High School days and College
(The Journey, Do You Know Where You’re Going Through, and Power of Your Love).
Upon receiving my diploma, I thanked God and hold back my
tears as I posed my sweetest smile in front of the camera.
Finding a job is like choosing fresh sweet apple in
supermarkets. You won’t be able to know the taste and texture unless you will
bite it.
I experienced rejection, dejection, and favoritism. If you
apply with good referrals then you are “In”. If you graduated in those
reputable and well-known universities such as UP, UE, Ateneo, Dela Salle, FEU,
UST, Adamson then you are “In”. It was really a stiff competition for me that
time.
I took Civil Service Examination that time for me to apply
in Government offices. I failed three times in CS Exam. I felt being dumb by
not passing the said examination. So, I just admitted, it was not really meant
for me.
In 2005, I finally landed a job. Actually my third job experience after I
pursue my second course. It was not really in line with my course but I took it
as a challenge and a learning ground for me.
I read biography of famous people who started below from
rugs to riches, who have minimal educational attainment and handicaps but
became famous and created their own names in the industry and became successful
in their chosen career.
Not all jobs are in line to our courses. There are students who graduated summa cum
laude but in the end suicidal victims. Others, after getting married at early
age, they became plain housewives. Others work abroad and leave their
profession in Philippines for greener pasture and higher compensation.
For my final statement in this article, "As long as the offer is good and it is a
decent job, then grab it. Who knows, that job will be a stepping stone for a
brighter future."
