Today was a day of news and ironies. Out of the blue, received a message from GMA Staff that my much awaited contract is ready for pick-up/signing. I feel so blessed because finally I could feel the much needed security in my writing career. Since I started more than a decade ago, this is the first time a network offered me an exclusive contract. This means I don't have to be stressed out with my finances because I will be getting a retainer's fee. I am so overwhelmed because now I can secure Julia's tuition fees and other expenses. I can even save up money for the future which i have been desperately trying to do but can't seem to succeed. But more than the financial side, I am so overwhelmed with the trust GMA Management have given me despite my tenureship (8 months since I joined the network). I couldn't help but compare how my former network, ABS-CBN treated me. I was with them for a long time but they never gave me this recognition even after the long years of service and loyalty. I am really grateful for the opportunity and blessing, GMA has given me.
But my happiness was short lived when I learned that I have no salary for this payout. Meaning no income to tide me over just when I have bills to pay and obligations to meet. Now I have to go back to borrowing money from people just to survive until the next payday. Well, looking at the brighter side, it's not something major that i have to hurdle. Yes this will require tightening my belt for a couple of weeks but we've been thru worse and I'm sure we'll overcome this one just like the previous challenges.
At the end of the day I am still grateful for the Big Blessings from GMA and for the people who continue to help us to tide things over. I am still lucky and blessed despite the drawbacks. And I know these shortcomings are/ just nuggets that adds to the sparkle and glitters of wonderful blessings from above!
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