Selling Out? Maybe not.
Once again, I am part of this third world country's middle-class work force.
I am actually quite excited. It may be just because it's only been three days, and that I am still undergoing training. I am realizing that I still have the capacity to learn, and that there's still so much for me to absorb. The point is, I'm not regretting it, at least not for now. It's too early to tell anyway.
It's surprising to feel this much excitement, and to have this much interest in what I will be doing. I now work for the 'back office' of a US-based company, one that sells MACS, PCs, printers, digital cameras, storage devices, and every other gizmo that you can think of. It's 'not a call center', but it has a call center set-up. And yes, I am going to be an agent, but I have a fancy title---(Sales) Account Executive.
Perhaps one of the reasons why I'm almost ecstatic about my job is being assigned to business segment that deals primarily with Apple products (check www.macmall.com). I don't own a Mac but I just loooove it; I highly favor it over a PC. Who knows? I might get a discount when I decide to purchase one.
So far, everyone I know is happy being part of this company, and these aren't the Caucasian bosses I'm talking about. They're Filipinos who've been here for a reasonable period of time. The question is, would I ever consider building a career out of this job? Maybe. The job itself interests me, the possibility of transferring to an existing marketing department might be a good option, and the pay doesn't hurt.
Am I selling out? I don't think so. I haven't forgotten my dreams and my intention to fulfill them. If you think of it, his job will enormously influence the fulfillment of those dreams, and I mean in a good way. Schedule-wise, the job will permit me to do devote a little time to my passions, not to mention that it will soon have the capacity to finance such passions. Let's not forget the my unselfish, non-hedonistic intention of providing the best for my family, the best that money can buy. My new job is the first step towards that. At least I know I'll get there through my own toil and perseverance. Having your personal efforts credited is much more fulfilling than having your folks throw a fortune on a venture you are completely ignorant about.