I'm IN.

Okay. I received the call yesterday from Weng, the HR of Leo Burnett. I'm IN. I guess I was THAT good during the interview that they want me. They're fillling up 2 positions and they haven't made their mind yet for the 2nd person. I am their first choice... !!! I'm really happy about this. I mean...it's frikking Leo Burnett!!! Well the guy Leo Burnett is an advertising man who came up with the Marlboro Man and the Pillsburry Doughboy, FYI. So basically, it's a frikking big ad agency who wants ME. Under Leo Burnett, there's StarCom and there's Arc Worldwide. Arc Worldwide is more on below the line advertising and that's where I come in. They were looking for an events person and they stumbled upon my resume. 3 interviews later, I'm in. Unbelievable. I don't know what the Goddess has connspired but here I am in the middle of all this.

A week ago, I thought that maybe I won't accept the job if ever they'd get me. For a few reasons:

1. It's contractual. Since the headquarters is in Chicago, and it's an MNC, they've already reached the number of employees they should have. Hence, they'll only regularize contractual employees when someone resigns, dies, or whatever. That also means I won't be getting any benefits: Health, SSS, etc. Is it really a bad thing? I mean, for me at least. And I just found out that the contract is for 3 months. According to them, if you're cut out for the job, they'll renew the contract. If not, goodbye.

2. I've had a great start in Hinge. My supervisor has given me practically all of the big accounts and I know she trusts me and believes in me that I can do whatever it is that I have to do. I think she also sees something in me. I dunno what exactly but it's just a feeling that she relies on me for the big accounts. I also feel for Hinge because it's in such a difficult position and they're having a hard time keeping their AE's. They've spent so much on me already in terms of training, etc. My compensation is low but I have commissions and benefits.

3. The interviewers made it very clear the job would be stressful and hectic that I won't even have time for a boyfriend. Hah!

But I also thought to myself why I should accept the job:

1. It's frikking Leo Burnett. I know I wouldn't stay and work there forever but if I'm planning on taking up my MBA abroad, working for a company like them is an advantage. So even if it's contractual, I really couldn't care less. Yes, the contract says 3 months but my salary is bigger. Not that I also give much importance to the salart at this point. I'm really after the experience. I feel like if I work there, even for just a month, I'd learn a lot. I've always wanted to work in a prestigious ad agency.

2. I'm young. If they don't renew my contract, at least I've had the opportunity. And besides, I will really work hard so they're renew my contract. I feel like this is an opportunity that won't come my way ever again, so might as well grab it.

3. Hinge is very unstable. My other officemates are also looking for other jobs. And they are senior ae's. I feel so unchallenged. As much as I like the people there, I feel like I'll look for another job in a few months anyway.

Now I don't have a lot of time. Arc wants me on board by March 14. That's on Tuesday? I haven't mentioned it to my bosses. Now it works to my advantage that the HR in HIP is slow that I haven't signed anything yet. I'm not yet a regular employee, although I wouldn't want to leave a bad impression. I've nothing bad to say about the products HIP is offering and I'm more than willing to help them. I feel like I should still give 15 day notice..but again, I've no time. I'll think this over the weekend.......