Convergence of Forgotten Dreams

I turn 3 years in the company today, and I find myself reflecting on how time hasn’t just flown—it has flowed.

When I first questioned whether “time has flown by” was the right phrase to begin this reflection, I realized I was drawn to the word flow. Because that’s exactly what these past three years have been—a steady, meaningful flow of purpose, growth, and quiet affirmations.

This role has been a convergence of three things: two long-held dreams and one unexpected prophecy.

✨ Dream #1: MEPZ

Back in college, I had a simple wish—to one day work in MEPZ. No timeline, no strategy, just a quiet hope. It wasn’t until three months into this job that I realized that Cebu Light Industry Park was part of the MEPZ group. A childhood dream fulfilled, almost unnoticed.

✨ Dream #2: Financial Goals

In 2019, I set a financial goal with no clear path to achieving it. Nothing too grand, just something I would need for a life project. I simply put it out there, trusting the universe to listen. And it did. A call from the CEO led me here, aligning my career with that goal in ways I couldn’t have planned.

✨ Prophecy: VP of HR

In 2007, during a casual lunch, my former GM said, “I won’t be surprised if one day Erwin becomes a VP of HR.” I laughed it off—my goal was just to be a manager and consultant. Then life took a turn. I left corporate work in 2010, became a professor, co-authored a book in 2016 , and taught students about career paths. To illustrate career progression, I used my own journey. But the last corporate job I had ended with a group manager role. Just to complete the illustration in the workbook, I filled in the next logical step: VP for Learning and Development by age 45. I forgot all about it.

Fast forward to October 2022, three months into this role, I stumbled upon that chart during a career talk that I gave. I paused mid-sentence, stunned. The chart showed exactly where I was—VP at 45, 3 years ahead. A coincidence? Maybe. But it felt like something more.

This role has been more than a job. It’s been a quiet unfolding of dreams, goals, and affirmations I didn’t even know I had fully planted.

Here’s to the flow of time, the power of intention, and the beauty of convergence. 🌱