So I got hired in a call center a month ago...
blah blah blah... to make the story short, Jerry was sent here from the U.S. to train us on products that we will be selling soon.
Jerry looks like a typical Filipino dude. With brown skin, pinoy looks and average height, he can pretty much blend in a crowd and no one will ever know that he's American unless you talk to him. He said it himself, all he needs to learn is the language (Filipino) and he can totally belong! And oh, he grew up in Guam (a U.S. territory) and both of his parents are Filipino and now he is residing in Oregon, U.S.A. just so you know.
Jerry here is showing us how to set up an atomic clock.
He is the type of person who is focused on work but is also up to almost anything when it comes to having fun... and I admire him for that.
I love joking around and laughing all the time. During interviews when a recruiter asks me: "What are your work ethics?" I'd say "Promoting fun in the workplace." I believe if you promote fun in the office and all other mates are having fun as well, it could be enough reason for them to look forward in going to work and that's a big thing!
When it comes to work, focus all your energies at work. Absorb and retain as much information as you can. I joke around but at the same time I can prove myself... and Jerry made me realize that.
So one of our office mates had a party and I was actually surprised to see Jerry there. He said he will come but I never knew that he will really come but I'm glad he did because we had a nice and long cultural exchange... and of course a little bit of green jokes on the side. He is so down to earth, funny and he knows how to have fun! Hours later and almost everyone is drunk (tipsy at the very least) and I told him that I wanna sing and he needs to sing with me on stage! He kept saying no. So I made him choose - "Eat balut or sing with me?" I guess he chose the less revolting one and I was able to pull his arm and sing.
"Wherever You Will Go" drunk version. LOL!
Here is a link to the video (if you are my friend in Facebook) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2068869454928&comments&set=t.1640595029&type=1
Jerry is a cool guy! I like how we (my office mates and I) can casually talk about anything under the sun and drink to our heart's content! He is now back in Oregon and another batch of trainers are on their way. I just hope they are as nice as Jerry.
Thanks for the fun times Jerry! ... and Ingat ka palagi! :)
