Contrary to what some of my co-workers think, I don’t apply for any manegerial position simply because I don’t want to. Yeah, it might be financially rewarding (as in really rewarding that it’s like working abroad na) but I don’t think I am up for the unnecessary pressure. Besides, I am happy with my current position. I have a decent salary, I only work 7 hours and I have more “non-office” hours. What ever salary increase I would get for the manags position, I could earn those through my multiply store and some online gigs.
But most importantly, I want to stay in my bisor position simply because I love interacting with people. It is a fulfillment for me knowing that their potentials have been exploited utilized to its optimum level. Thus, the numerous promotions amongst my team members. Sarap ng feeling. Pramis. What is more fulfilling is the fact that I impart a portion of who I am and what I do and these guys appreciate it. In my 3 years as a team lead, I have never terminated a team member, not even due to excessive absences. The farthest sanction I have given was a 3-day suspension (instead of termination). I am born under the sign of Pisces and one of the strongest character of a Piscean is being compassionate. Once our canadian manager asked me how I manage to keep my team the number one team in our department (with out so much qualms and complaints from my team members), I told him with out batting an eyelash “Compassion. That’s my secret.” Minsan nga lang, naabuso na. There are times na gusto ko na talaga magterminate pero wala akong magawa kasi naaawa naman ako especially if I know na bread winner yung team member ko.
Last Friday while doing my scorecard, “C”, our account coordinator approached me and gave me a piece of stapled paper. I initially thought that it was a payment for me but I was wrong. It was actually a letter from one of my specialits. While reading his letter, I cried. Really. What he had written in his letter was heart-warning.Apparently, Thursday was his last day at work. It was a forced resignation due to absenteeism.
To Pretz, you will forever be missed 
Hi Thet! Pareho pala kayo ni Randiej na Pisces and yeah, I agree that both of you are compassionate
If I were in your shoes, I will do the same way. I was a bread winner myself and I can relate easily to people who worked hard to help their families.