Are you sure?!
Earlier today, I was interviewed by a panel composed of 3 persons, the Deputy Managers of the department where I am applying for a transfer to. More or less, it was just them making sure that I was already committed on my decision to transfer and not having second thoughts since they needed people who were 100% committed.
the interview was somewhat informal, with the first part doing away with the general personal info such as the age, general interests, with the toughest question of that round being, “Why do you want to transfer to this department?” That was a tricky one since I had to answer in such a way that it would not sound like I am putting down my present department. In fairness, I love my present department, as the people are okay and the atmosphere is pretty relaxed (we have 6 days of consecutive days off). However, there’s always that bit about wanting “career growth” so I guess moving to a new department would be the logical choice.
Then came the second part.
Questions were like…umm..actually, they weren’t at all questions. It was more of them painting a picture of the job description, and you imagining it, and then reinforcing your resolve that THIS is what you want to be a part of…
1. Nasubukan namin na nagtatrabaho while nagbabakbakan ang NPA and military sa kabilang bundok, kaya mo yan?
2. Habang nag aalmusal kami, dumaan yung military bringing with them the slain rebel leader with his guts spilling out, do you think you can have breakfast like that?
3. Sa ibang sites natin, when we lost water supply, you have to trace the water line through dense vegetation and there is always that risk of a snake lurking somewhere.
Are you sure?
Even though I was a bit surprised/astonished by these facts, at the back of my mind, I certainly was hoping that this was their attempt at bluffing me so that I’d be scared off and run, but I guess I’ve wanted this for so long, so I told them, “Bring it on!” or words to that effect. 
I hope this decision is right.
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