I am pretty back! I wish you all in the best of health upon reading this.❤️
STORY TIME
Everyone knows that there are unpredictable times in life when we are fortunate. This kind of luck isn't just a passing experience; it has the power to completely rewrite our universe and change our lives in ways we never could have imagined. And I used to be one of the lucky people that had a lucky break in life that changed my life dramatically.
And let me tell you why "I WAS ONCE..."
From 2015 until 2017, I was employed as a Customer Care Specialist at Save 'N Earn Wireless, a retailer that specialized in mobile devices, accessories, and gadgets. My responsibilities included answering consumer questions, making product recommendations, resolving complaints, and guaranteeing outstanding customer support that enhanced client pleasure. It was a position that required effective handling of a variety of customer needs as well as great communication abilities.
I was working at Save 'N Earn. That photo reminds me of how irrate a customer can be. Can't believe that was me few years back.😅
And in the same year, after I resigned at Save 'N Earn, I got hired at Watsons, a well-known health and beauty retail chain that offers a variety of personal care, skincare, and healthcare products. My role was as a sales associate, where my responsibilities included assisting customers with their purchases, providing product recommendations, and ensuring the store was well-stocked and organized. However, my time there was brief—I worked for only six months and didn’t make it to regularization.
My makeup abilities were really improved by working at Watsons. However, I missed to apply lash mascara in this picture, which would have gave the whole look an additional touch of perfection.
Since 2011, I had already gained work experience even before the two companies I mentioned. However, it was after my time at Watsons that an unexpected breakthrough was about to unfold.
My manager gave me the chance to work in her home when my contract with Watsons expired, helping with cleaning and dog care while I was still looking for work. I saw it as a chance to support my two oldest sons, even though I knew the pay would be minimal. I was already a single mother at the time, and their father had never given me anything. But I never begged for support; instead, I hustled and worked hard to make sure we could live.
When I started working at my manager's house, I met Juan, the welder, while they were renovating the place. Then a week after he joked me that he had a Korean client who was trying to find someone to chat with. Because I was preoccupied with my work and didn't want to waste time with strangers, I initially paid little attention to him. He stopped talking to me after I said no. But two months later, he requested for my phone number. He said he will call me in two days regarding the arrival of construction materials for my manager's house, so I handed it to him without hesitation. Not until I got a message from an unidentified number a few minutes later.
"Hi! This is Kenneth, korean. I got your number from Juan. Hope to get in touch with you soon."
I wasn't able to reply immediately because I didn't have enough balance, but two hours later, I received a 500 peso load. Kenneth then called to ask if I had received it, and I thanked him before he ended the call. I quickly responded to his message, saying:
"Hi. I really appreciate your efforts, but I'm not interested at all. I'm not the girl you're looking for."
He never replied after that. A month later, he called again and asked if we could go out for dinner. At that time, I was feeling really depressed because I still couldn't find a job, so I accepted his offer.
He picked me up on his motorbike, and we drove to Panglao for dinner. We shared stories about our lives, and by around 9 p.m., he dropped me off at home. He was a nice guy, and to be honest, he was a gentleman.
Kenneth messaged me the following day to ask whether I considered taking him up on his offer. I chose to accept the opportunity of working as his personal secretary or assistant because it was well-paying. We went on to his workplace after he picked me up from my house a second time. Fearing that he would do anything to me, I was uneasy and anxious. Fortunately, he was incredibly kind and giving. I started to relax after he comforted me, saying, "Be comfortable with me. I don't have bad intentions at all. This is pure work."
AND THE REST WAS HISTORY.👌
The pictures below capture the transformation of my life in ways I never could have imagined.❤️From moments of struggle to unexpected opportunities, they tell the story of how everything shifted and led me to where I was before. It's incredible to look back and realize how much things have changed.
Was able to put up my water refilling station while working in both construction head office and construction sites.
Was able to travel for pleasure in times when work became so stressful.
Became the primary provider of my family which fills my heart with so much joy and contentment seeing my family blessed with so much love.
Travelling was the only way to distress myself out from the chaotic work life.
Was able to celebrate every occasions for my family. From birthdays, fiesta and holidays.
Spoiling myself. Why not?👌
Can afford to eat whatever my mouth wants because I deserved.
Looking at my reflection and admiring how beautiful I was despite stressful job yet fulfilling and rewarding.
Looking back over the years of working tirelessly for the minimum wage, I can see how my decisions molded the road I've taken. Every decision, no matter how difficult, brought me to this place. Despite my difficulties, I kept moving forward, certain that something better was on the way. And when exactly I needed it the most, God brought me benefits and possibilities that have dramatically changed my life. Years of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice have paid off, as I stand in a place of growth and hope, where my life is defined by opportunities rather than limitations.
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