After the unexpected move.  After the drama, the tears and the endless goodbyes we finally transitioned to a new account.  It was painful as it was letting go of the things that we were used to and it was more painful to see a solid team crumble.  Some have decided to sever their ties with the company because of the pressure while some have endured the pressure yet could not withstand the politics in the the new group. So they ended up giving in to the call of other companies with a seemingly lucrative promise.

My team was as solid as a rock until we hit the floor (pun intended). We were dumped in a sea of strangers.  Some we have known from a distant past while most are total strangers.  Wala namang problema sa strangers as we are the friendly bunch.  We assimilate well and fast.  Maraming nawala because of pressure sa workload or personal issues pero some of us are still strong and willing to bend as the wind blows hard on us.

After four months on the new account we find ourselves asking why are we still here.  Are we happy? have we been happier if we have followed the steps of those who left? We know that somehow they’re happy where ever they are as we keep constant communication. They asked us how are we doing we always say we’re hanging in there.  Pessimistic if I may say but it’s the truth and we couldn’t lie about it,  especially me.

Hay ang drama ng buhay.  Ewan ko ba kung bakit ako nagtitiis sa kompanyang pinili kong pagsilbihan anim na taon na ang nakakalipas.  I used to be proud being part of the company.  I used to wear my lanyard with pride and honor (I know its cheezy and all).  Now I could hardly wear them in public unless I have to.  Really, anong nagyari? Maybe after five years I got turned off.  Napagod na lang siguro ako.  Or maybe the company was not what it was five years ago.  It’s been two years since we changed management.  The United States flag has retired and we are now flying the Indian colours. Iba ang palakad sa lahat ng aspeto ng pamamanihala.  From the budget, activities, fringe benefits and the basic salary.  Aaminin ko that they think well.  Their strategies are far better than their american counterparts pero slave driver sila! There came a point that I think, or maybe I could speak collectively, we think that the salary inclusive of the benefits is not worth the load of work that we are doing.  Some left while some, like us decided to stick around in the hope of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  After all maraming opportunities din naman for personal and career growth.

In the business, management varies in style depending on the account as it is determined by the culture of the management team and the way they play the game.  Before we moved to the new family, we belong to a small yet stellar account.  We did not swell in terms of head count (of less than 50) but we deliver far exceeds expectation. We work hand in hand with the culture of a close-knit family.  We were trained to perform and adhere to integrity, customer satisfaction, innovation  and employee engagement.  When we moved to the new and bigger account we were culture shocked.  It was a dog-eat-dog world where you live on your own, create your own group and whoever is the strongest survives in a day.  May politics kahit saan. Sa operations, sa QA, at higit sa lahat sa management.  Nakakapagod! More than the workload itself.

The nagging has been too much.  I have to take action.  I have decided to pull the plug, to diconnect myself from a 6-year relationship that I never though would end like this. I want to be happy…

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