I was assigned to post a taxi company garage, was assigned in banks and office buildings. It was a good 2 year stretch.
However, working as a security guard in a third world country was tough. You get paid so low, you need to work 12-hour shifts and mostly on graveyard shifts.
Then the realization hit me one day when I attended our class reunion with my elementary batch mates.
At first, I was so hesitant to go as I was so ashamed about how my life turned out to be, during that time.
The only thing that I was so proud of was me - becoming a dad and having beautiful kids.
So during the event, a classmate of mine approached me and asked me where did I work. I was so damn ashamed about my profession but I had the courage to say,"Well, I am security guard."
In all fairness, he took what I said and was not offended at all by how he responded.
But that was the beginning of it.
I told myself..."I have to change my life."
Maturity came so late. I admit. And because of my young age, it lead me to leave my wife and kids.
I was also drowned with drug addiction. And all those things were probably the main reasons why my marriage did not work. Yes, it was a failed marriage.
I ran away from my family. I ran away from my parents. I ran away from my siblings and all the close friends around me.
Was it a good decision?
But you see... the question should be, "Was it a hard decision?"
The answer is YES.
With all honesty... I wasn't proud of what I've done. I know I could have done better.
But you can't blame me or blame the situation. It is what it is.
So I have to move on with my life and try to become better.
I took some money from my sister (which I got from her in a bad way. Peace! Love Yah!)
I used the money to start a new life.
During those times, I heard that the only job opportunity that I can explore to earn big without having to finish a degree in college was to work for BPO companies.
And so I applied...
I went on to submit my resumes to almost every single BPO company there was.
And guess what...
I failed again.
That failure took so much toll on me.
But then one day, I had no money in me so I went on to ask for food from my close friend who happens to work right across the street of another BPO company which I haven't applied yet. She pushed me to submit my resume there.
So I did.
and then again...
I failed.
But this one trainer approached me and said he'll give me another chance but only if I'm willing to attend a program that will help me become good with communication skills and to speak English much better.
And it was a no-brainer. So I did took the training for 10 days with no pay.
And that was the beginning of it.
I signed the biggest contract and salary that I really aimed for during that moment in my life.