XLIBRIS is synonymous to the word STRESS

Where else can we find a company that gives fat paychecks to their employees without requiring them to wear casual getups? Where else but Xlibris!

Xlibris is a publishing services provider so the company doesn’t just print books, it also offers copyediting and marketing services to their customers (who are mostly authors).
This is the reason why I applied here. I wanted to get myself more acquainted with the publication process since I also dreamt of publishing my own book someday. So, I went there on a Friday afternoon after having second thoughts of signing the job offer from Convergys. I went to the TGU tower and immediately proceeded to the sixth floor. I then filled out a form, took an essay exam and underwent a series of interviews later on and then I got hired.

I stayed with the company for two weeks and then I quit. Why? It was because I felt sick and tired one day and staying there for another week would be suicidal. Though I have already established a good relationship with my wavemates, I could NOT withstand the stressful training. I could NOT imagine myself bringing a thick file of handouts for weeks. I could NOT stand the company’s traditional way of escalating or transferring the calls. I could NOT take the short-tempered trainer.

Although, I got a really good grade for the first week , the succeeding week was a roller coaster ride! And I thought that I could not really keep the momentum so I submitted my resignation letter. I told them I was sick and that I didn’t want to cause any inconvenience to the company. Yeah, I know I lied; good thing, I was able to convince them. I realized how good I am. I really am a good writer and a good actor as well!! Hahahaha!


Well, I do not want to say anything bad against the company. But my experience made me realize that I should never ever be aggressive again when it comes to decision making. I realized that I should never ever rush again when making critical choices. I am just a little upset though with what happened to my paycheck. My trainer told me that I should still be able to get my paycheck a week after my last day but when I recently followed up on my check, she was suddenly singing a different tune and told me it would be available a month later.

To those people out there who want to earn a monthly compensation of Php 22,000, you should go to Xlibris. But, I tell you, it will be one hell of a ride!


Quick Facts:

Basic Monthly Compensation: Php 22, 000.00 (taxable and inclusive of night differential and Saturdays)

Work Schedule : 48 hours per week (that is, Monday to Saturday)

Location : 6th Floor TGU Tower, Cebu Asiatown IT Park, Salinas Drive Corner JM Del Mar St. Apas, Lahug, Cebu City