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A job! My second, technically.

I had my taste of rejection with one company I’ve applied to. I’ve always wanted a company with a three-day application processing, but after receiving THE rejection email, I thought the process was too fast and left my head spinning. I’ve really worked hard on scribbling Java codes on the whiteboard to impress the interviewer, but I guess it’s not enough. I’ve been irate the whole day after knowing the news. I didn’t even get a reply after asking in which interview I failed (HR or the technical interview). I don’t deal with rejections too well.

But a harsh reality is much better than waiting and guessing if the result is harsh at all. I’ve been in the hardest technical interview (ever!) and I never heard anything from them after that. I felt that I’ve been too desperate for the result after realizing that I’ve been texting the recruiter several times asking what the result is. That was everyday for almost two weeks. No answer. I guess it’s a sign.

So now, this company. They’ve been patient with me from the very beginning. My application was processed after two weeks. I’m excited to work. I was hesitant to accept it at first, but I was attracted to several things:

1. The office location. It’s in a street in Ortigas with lotsa establishments! And most importantly, Starbucks!
2. The workplace. Modern motifs never fail to be attracting.
3. The receptionist. From day one, the company’s receptionist was friendly not only to me, but to all other applicants, I think. She has a very contagious jolly mood.
4. The general manager. In my final interview, the GM was so down to earth and very interested with my career development. He’s thrilled with me working for them. He’s open and honest with everything about the company.
5. The dress code. The company doesn’t require employees to be in business attire. Woot! I’m gonna miss my old wardrobe though.
6. The work itself. I’m still aligned with Java development work, so yay for me.

Naive as it may seem, I’m liking the company mostly because they’ve been nothing but friendly and patient with me. Work environment and co-workers are big chunks of my work motivation formula.

I’m onto processing pre-employment requirements which I think is the most stressing part of being employed by a new company. I still have 18 more days to enjoy what’s left of my unemployed life.