Claudia – Writing #1

“ Involuntaries’ changes that make you grow up” 

In 2007 I was completely settle down and relax concerning my profession. I had been working at a French hotel chain for five years as sales manager and I thought I was part of the team and that my job definitely made all the difference to the corporation’s results.

 Since I had been approved for this position I had conquest many victories. I still remember that my first challenge was to make better the relationship between hotel’s managers and the corporative central team of the group. And I did it!

 My way of working always committed, and my devotion to hit the targets of company are examples of my skills and made me think that I was a good professional. I will never forget the admission’s interview with my first boss. He said to me: “- Claudia, you are a fighter and that is exactly what we are looking for!

 However, I was completely wrong. All of a sudden I was out of the blue. My boss told me that they were streamlining and that they didn’t need more a person with a high experience and consequently, a person who they must to pay high salaries and benefits. Therefore, they needed me anymore.

 I couldn’t believe in what I was hearing. I had put many years of my life on that. I felt as if, all the time, I was sleeping with enemy. I was totally disappointed. I use to admired the company because of its values and because I believed in the path that we were followed. Some of these beliefs framed the importance to develop the employees’ careers. (I lost the number of the courses that I did).   In addition, I trusted in my work and my team and I never could expect to be fired in that moment.

 Fortunately, in less than two weeks, I got a new job in other hotel chain, but this wasn’t enough for me. The memory of this sad experience allowed me to make more than just getting a new job. I had to find a new profession that not only makes me happy but also will not lack of stability.

Since 2007 many things have changed.  Even I still working on tourism area, I restarted to study and I found my way in a new career, which all my experiences and abilities may be employed in a scenario much more stable. Do you want to know what it is? Sorry, just when I get there. I hope it will be soon.