Gameplan

Last year, my UP professors went to Intel for some projects. Our UP IE Department got some sponsorship from Intel like new computers and scholarship grants. In return, I guess, they will work on a project for Intel. During the one day meeting at the office, I lead them through the microprocessor factory line tour and my job was done. I was so nervous talking to them about the processes. It feels like good old college days, presenting our case studies and defending our feasibility projects.  During the 1-day meeting, I saw them at the cafeteria. While waiting for the cashier I had a very brief discussion with Iris and Gina. They were telling me how proud they are. Compliments coming from my professors were my personal affirmation that I did a great job from college to work. I was not even in the honor list. That was definitely something. But then I told myself that this might be a typical comment that one will get from their old professors. So I let it pass.

2006. One of my UP orgmates told me that Iris was telling one of her classes about my work at Intel and how “successful” I am. What? Now I’m one of her anecdotes during class.

Now, who’s to blame? Really?

I remember my former IE manager. She was the one who told my UP professors about my job and my achievements at work.

I guess I owe it to her… Wait... Actually, I owe it to myself.

Now, my ego is building up and there’s not enough space for it. Haha!

At least, I know and confirmed that grades will not make you successful in life. It’s only a factor for success. When you start working you will need more than a high mark from your grades. It takes social skills to do networking and a lot of determination to finish a job that you don’t like. To be successful, you need to have a gameplan.