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From Blogger To Being A Financial Advisor

I have been blogging for 3 years already and though I enjoy what I am doing, there are times that I contemplate on changing a career (yeah I consider blogging as a career ahahaha). And if I am not into blogging, I will be selling. Sales is my first love. As early as I can count and knew how to subtract, add and count change, my grandmother taught us how to sell. I remember that every summer she would give us money and we would use to buy and sell stuffs.. There was a time that even on school days, me and my sister would ride on our bike and look for things/ fruits that we can buy and sell. It’s fun and not to mention we got to earn some extra, which we usually spend on food trip (that later on was the culprit of our Typhoid fever hahahahaha)

As I am saying, if ever I would stop blogging, I will be in sales. And if there is one industry that is closest to my heart, that would be INSURANCE. For one, my mom raised us from insurance money. She has been selling policies for more 2 decades already. I also had a first hand experience with it.. tried taking the insurance license exam and passed. I was oriented with some of the ins and outs of this industry. And most of all, I believe that there is a need for insurance. Life is unpredictable and we need to be prepared.

Coincidentally, while I was whining about how I wanted to change a career, I was invited by Mom Friday for a lunch out with her friends from the insurance industry. Initially, I thought, they would be presenting their products and asked us to share it with our readers. Of course, I would be very much willing to do that as I have mentioned, I believe in insurance. Surprisingly, what Darwin Uyco and Christine Lee of Sun Life Financial told us is far more interesting. No, they did not sell their products to us, they never even mentioned what are the kinds of investment Sun Life has to offer. What they told us was how it is working with Sun Life. Darwin talked about his travel incentives, the perks and privileges of being a financial advisor of Sun Life.. and a lot other things.

Financial Advisor rings as a very intimidating career.. do I need to finish finance related article to be a financial advisor? And that was one of the things that Christine explained to us. Darwin and Christine gave us a glimpse of their life as a financial advisors. They even told us the stories behind their “accidental careers”. Both never thought that they will have a job in the insurance industry.

Intimidating it may sound, being a financial advisor is actually easy.. how and why? Sun Life Financial is of course will be there to back you up. Talk about training, small talks, discussions and the likes. And if you think this job is for you, contact Darwin directly on the details below:

Darwin Uyco, Unit Manager:

Tel: (632) 719-3815

Mobile: (63)917-8988926

Red Iron Bark unit – Sun Life Financial

Email: darwin.d.uyco@sunlife.com.ph

SLF-Red Spurce New Business Office

G/F E-Square Building

Ortigas Ave., Greenhills

San Juan, Metro Manila

Philippines

One of the things that is worth mentioning is how being a financial advisor is just like having your own business. You will not earn without working but the good thing is, unlike in business, you need to invest money and not to mention sweat (and blood.. dugo at pawisin short).. on being a financial advisor, you only need effort (no money involve, no sakit ng ulo involve..). You have a flexible work schedule, you earning opportunity is unlimited and the best part is you have travel incentives.

The Road To Good Health With GSK

I know that most warehouses and plants of some companies are located here in Pasig and Cainta, but I did not know that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plant is just a few minutes from me. When we were invited to have a tour of the plant, I just asked them to pick me up somewhere in Ortigas Avenue Extension instead of me going to the pick up point. From Ever Gotesco to GSK plant was fast. We were greeted by their staff and was treated to a hefty breakfast.

After the breakfast, we headed to their conference room and Mr. Edgardo Alvinez (Site Technical Director) gave a brief introduction about the company, its mission, vision and was able to learn about GSK’s Road To Good Health. The company is committed to improve the health of the Filipino by producing quality medicine at the lowest possible price. After that, each one of us got a free shot of flu vaccine.

We were able to see what’s inside the GSK plant and toured their manufacturing plant. For sanitation purpose, we are asked to wear lab gown, wear a mask, sanitation cap for our hair and plastic shoe covers. We were asked to leave our cameras for safety and security purpose. But we have a pro with us (the following photos are the photographer of the tour)

After the tour, we had lunch at Laya Personal Dining inside Pinto Gallery in Antipolo. The lunch was really great and the organic iced tea matches the summer heat.

Dr. Oscar Tinio, Philippine Medical Association head talks about the dilemma and challenge each health care professionals face whenever they treat a patient. That is how it goes in most medical cases, a health care provider will prescribe a medicine and a patient will no be very keen on following what is prescribed. There are so many factors that contributes to it and the top is the availability and afford-ability of the medicine. And what is GSK response to this challenge? Ms Daisy Cembrano, GSK’s VP for Government and External Affairs talked on how GSK are reducing the price of their medicines as a response to this challenge.

GSK also cooperate with the government in ensuring that Filipino health will be improved. GSK Philippine President and managing director Roberto Taboada also elaborate on the quality of medicine GSK are producing and their steps in making these medicine more affordable to every Filipino.

The talk was very informative and enlightened us to what is the real condition of the people in terms of health care. To cap the day, we were able to roam freely inside the gallery and marvel on different art works in different mediums.

The Baby Company Grand Baby Fair 2011

Today until Sunday, get ready to experience the Grand Company Fair. We have heard of gadget fair, food fair and the likes, now it’s time our babies shine. Last night, I was able to take a glimpse of what’s in store for our babies (there were some for mommies too!) at Grand Baby Company Fair.

I brought Sati along, and we’re really glad that Avent provided a breastfeeding station. And not only that, we also recieved some gift packs from Avent, for using their station (that is really cool, thanks much Avent!)

Our favorite vitamin C provider was there too. And they give free photo session for moms and kids. Got to know what’s the difference of the orange Ceelin and the red Ceelin (more on that later).