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While there are those who found career success based on a course that they have finished in school, there are individuals who found success in another field – often more successful – as they have crafted this path such as a business journey that they can rightfully claim as their own.
For seven years, Kimberly Blanche have met several tough challenges in applying for a job at DepEd. She is a graduate of Civil Engineering course and has earned teaching units.
According to her, one of the hardest was when an area where they live was flooded, and was not able to save her original documents.
“At wala akong naisalbang kahit na ano sa mga original documents ko. Dumating ‘yung month na kailangan ng mag-submit para sa RQA at umiiyak ‘yung loob ko na kukulangin ako sa oras,” adding that it is not that easy to request documents.
Kimberly had instead opted not to push with her teaching application but went into business – similar to what she was doing when she was hired as substitute teacher last year.
“Last year, habang substitute teacher ako sa isang school, sinabayan ko ng business. Nung una, benta-benta ng miki ng Cabagan, sinabayan ng bigas, sumunod ay itlog ng pugo, and then white eggs. Hindi naging madali, pero thanks God kasi hindi din ganun kahirap.”
It was excruciatingly painful, she said, to give up her dream of becoming a teacher but she believes that everything happens for a reason.
She prayed and have put a bible verse into her mind which reminds her that when things feel delayed, God’s timing is never late.
“At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” – Isaiah 60:22
“Gaya ng sabi ko, marami na akong nakausap at sinasabing sayang daw ako. Ang natapos ko. Ang lahat ng naging pagod ko. Yes, tama naman kayo,” she said. But, she said God has brought her to a path that is best.
And, it was a success. Kimberly has immediately found success as she has become one among the top suppliers of eggs, itlog pugo, miki, and other ingredients needed in carinderias and panciterias within Tuao, Piat, and neighboring towns.
“‘Yung kabababa mo lang kagabi ng mga items mo, almost sold out na naman lahat. Thank you, Lord, thanks to my resellers din at mga walking customers,” she said.
In addition, she has added a lot of new items on her products list. “Malapit na ang pasukan, marami tayong kutkutin, baon ng mga bata at breakfast ng mga kids na puwedeng ibenta. And of course, may school supplies din.”
Now, Kimberly is a proud TINDERA – a humble word, as she is a successful businesswoman.
“Kaya sa mga tulad kong hindi pa pinapalad makakuha ng item sa DepEd, ‘wag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Maybe, hindi ‘yun ang gusto ni Lord para sa inyo. Just surrender your life and ask Him kung ano ba ang gusto niya para sa iyo, and just learn to follow.”
“MAHIRAP, MAHIRAP isuko ang isang pangarap, pero magtiwala sa kanya. At for sure, higit pa ang ibibigay niya sayo.”
Sources: Facebook (1), Facebook (2)
