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Now, show us your dream job.

Hands down, a rock journalist in manner of William Miller, in "Almost Famous".

Dream job

I started reviewing bands and writing about gigs around year 2001 when I was in college. I got a short stint as a contributing writer for Lighter Press, a Cebu-based fanzine. Alex Lim, of Lighter Records & Press would take me to gigs and let me meet the band and interview them. Then, I watch the gig for free and I write about it. Now c'mon, who doesnt want that on a daily basis? This writing gig got me a lot of backstage passes in major rock shows in Cebu and Manila and yes, it didnt hurt to meet a lot of rock personalities. Tee Hee. Band-aid/ groupie mode.

Now, I resort to writing my own reviews and just wish I can go to a gig soon. (Speaking of which, I am anticipating Dubai Desert Rock Festival in March! Woohoo! Real big acts in Dubai! Last year, Iron Maiden and Incubus came. This year, I will get to see Korn, Machinehead and KillSwitch Engage!)

*sigh. To be young and limber again. I miss the mosh pits.

Show us your job.

Work

I am a market research executive. I conduct research projects for various clients who all want to answer one question: What does my consumer want?  My job requires efficiency, grace under unbelievable pressure, charm aka pambobola, multitasking, creativity and quick-hitting inspiration at the wee hours of the morning, a non-existent writer's block, and a strong, acid-proof stomach.

This job has provided me with an impressive professional network, the great feeling of seeing a new product or service launched that you did a project on, and the fact that I am truly contributing to the world. Eventhough that world is largely FMCG's (fast-moving consumer goods) and multinational companies.

And yes, this job also gave me chronic gastritis,  the amazing ability to have a bitch fit over the phone, "Woosah" moments when I have to re-do a 200-slide presentation because the Data Processing team REALIZED at 9pm that the data they sent me had the wrong weights applied, the ability to fake a smile when meeting with slavedriver clients, a big gut from sitting down all day long, and a reputation as "Miss Peewee, yung taga Mega-B na mahirap yung projects." I swear, when I pay a visit to our Field office, I cringe at the sight of their worried faces when they say, "Miss Peewee, ano na naman yang project mo?"

But, any job has its own pros and cons. I just take a deep breath and think, "Someday, I can relax na naman for a change."

I cant believe I'm doing this for almost 4 years now.