Why did I choose Chemical Engineering:
In high school my teachers did not believe I am good in Geometry, in Trigonometry, and my chemistry teacher gave me a C+. They gave me grades, I believe I did not deserve. So, I needed to prove them wrong, so I took the hardest available course in Manila then, chemical Engineering.
About my college education:
While I learnt English, and basic Maths in my high school years in an exclusive school for girls, I learnt the basics of chemical reactions in TIP, Manila.
My current job:
Had several jobs since graduation. Finding a job was never difficult when I was younger. I was once a Sales Engineer but left because it had lots of pressure. Was also chemist in a petrochemical plant, a safety engineer, an environmental engineer in a semiconductor company, a safety consultant, an operations manager for logistics, an environmental consultant for flood control projects of the government.
I am not working now. I was constructively dismissed from work in 2004. I refused to bribe LLDA and my company put me on floating status. Replaced me while I was still going to work. So, I left without resignation.
Am I using what I learned in college:
None. School is just a formality.
It is the pride you gain out of having a diploma, and having a PRC license. This pride, and prestige you have that, at the back of your mind is telling you: don't be afraid to present yourself, or to face people, or talk to government because you are in level with them if not of higher than them. It is this notion that invigorates you to work, and to succeed.
How long did it take to find a job:
Soon after graduation I got a job at Hush Puppies, I was being trained by the Chinese owner, and his Operations Manager as a replacement to the outgoing Operation Manager. But, I did not like the job as people there were so envious of me. I had another job after that as a
Do I recommend studying Chemical Engineering:
No. I recommend a course na yayaman ka na, makakatulong ka pa sa kapwa. Like nursing, medicine, law, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering. Sa Chemical engineering you need to have a big capital to start a business related to your course, if you don't have that much capital then you will be an employee all your life.
Advice to people who are thinking of studying this course:
Read a lot of books about the course. Study your lessons before your instructor tackles them, so you can actively participate in the discussion.
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