As part of my endearment to make my summer productive, I found myself in the need to immerse myself in a job. Without further do, I was able to land at AdvComTech Solutions, a company that I little did know produces Tarpaulin printings and T shirt printings, spearheaded by Mr. Jon Abdao, or often I call him, Kuya Jon.
In the very first days of my immersion to actual workplace, it seems like I was pressured for the reason that it is my first time to be immersed at work. It was a hard-fought battle for myself to socialize with the many, the mere fact that I am just a naive and timid person.
As the days go by, I found myself subtle and accustomed as I little by little learn everything I'd never expect I would learn. By that, it was able to make my heart missed a beat. It was indeed a fresh and new thing I can bring once I end my journey at AdvComTech.
Moreover, the way I give an inch of my expectations regarding the life I would have inside the workplace, I just expected nothing just like a fish that goes with the flow, I just let myself experience everything since I am open for improvements and innovative ideas that can inculcate in me changing me into better one.
Not only that, I was able to move forward in terms of the knowledge that I have in printing Tarpaulin. Just so I learned that it is not just like a typical printing of documents, but it covers large format and takes more of your energy. In contrast, tarpaulin printing is an exhaustin work mingled with excitement and happiness once you made a succesful production. In addition, I was able to experience producing hundreds of tarpaulin just for the election. The happening was tiring but a remarkable thing.
Furthermore, the company taught me the different process of printing T-shirt. Such as, Digital Printing, Vinyl printing, sublimation, dark and light transfer. It made me realized that nothing is easy in life, because everything needs not just effort, but patience and consistency. Due to its meticulous process, using Cameo and Cutter Plotter, we cannot totally deny that it was a tough and difficult work. But it was the best and exciting part of the work that really caught my attention and really freed the happiness caged of mine. The feeling is very surreal to produce my very first and very own production team T-shirt which is themed Team MAK followed by the customers' requirement such as Ate Rosalinda Catering Services and Frienship Tees.
Nevertheless, I was able to learn the process of creating PVC IDs, Panaflex, Sticker on Sintra Board, Invitation Cards, and Layout Services. I was also able to enhance my organizational skills in terms of maintaining the cleanliness of the workplace, and communication skills.
Talking about communication, the company was able to amplify my sociability and the techniques to avoid communication barriers and to have an effective communication between people. It is very important to be dignified and to know how to manipulate and filter the information that involves the company.
Moreover, the pleasure is mine as we were able to line the Project that was piled to us, Team MAK, in the summit of success. We had a less month-long preparation to think out of the box planning for Caitlin's first birthday party. We just started from scratch turning into reality. We cannot really deny that we are the asset of the success of the event. We are the persons behind the creatively done tarpaulins, meticulously made souvenirs and invitation cards, and very precised and detailed event designs. Indeed, the event was an amazing experience. It made me someone who is capable of denying fatigue over responsibility.
In fact, there are still things that I don't know. However, everything I may bring in my departure is enough for my more than one month experience. I will openheartedly treasure everything and will forever be grateful to the company for being able to impart something in me.
In conclusion, my summer had been productive yet profitable at well. Although, regardless of falsehood, the salary was not that big enough, it still makes the day worth spending for. It isn't still that bad for acquiring free lunch, noonday snack, and dinner. As a matter of fact, the workplace is a feel-at-home environment. And that's when I realized that nothing can really compare to the feeling of gaining something as a product of your hardwork and sacrifice.
