Let Me Introduce Myself!

Good day,

My name is Mike. I am in my early 20s and I am currently working for a desktop publishing company. I work nine hours a day, five days a week. Things have been pretty steady so far but you know what? If a year a go, you told me that I should work at a company, I would've thought that you are the most stupid person  I know.

Before I entered this corporate job, I have dreamt of being an independent freelancer as a web developer. I hated the idea of  a corporate job. It ties you down and makes you stagnant. Because of that reasoning, I worked hard day and night to hone my skills. So there I was, very enthusiastic and driven on getting my first client. I contacted my friends and colleagues, built up my own website and all that shit. After a few months, I realized that my hard work is paying off as I am able to get clients and save up some money.

But then, even though I was able to earn some cash, I noticed that I still can't buy the things that I want. That can only mean one thing: "That I am not earning enough money". So I analyzed deeply and asked myself "How can I make more money?". But no matter how hard I think, I can't seem to find a way out of this. But then..

Suddenly, the idea of a corporate job doesn't sound so bad as long as I'll be working in a field in which I am able to apply my skills. Finally, I decided to look for a job on the internet. After three months time, I was already hired.

At first, I thought "Oh sure, I just need to show up here, share my talents and I'll get paid at a monthly basis". But boy I was wrong. These companies really value the people that they hire. I was surprised because aside from my monthly salary, there's also allowance (which cuts the tax), a medical benefit and a lot of other freebies. Aside from that, fun activities and events are here and there.

Nowadays, I hugely believe in companies and the idea of a corporate job. I am proud to say that from a dreamer, I came down to reality and became a corporate sellout. And yes, I am not ashamed to say that I am a corporate sellout.

And with this blog, I will tell you all the differences of being a corporate sellout vs a struggling independent freelancer. Not only that, I will also tell stories all about the corporate world! Until then.

THE CORPORATE GUY