The Mice, The Search, and The Lion

Yesterday afternoon, Jofil, Rose Ann, and I were looking for companies for our thesis. The constraint is that the company is still using manual processing. We walked the stretch of the highway on foot, knocking unto every business establishment along its sides, ranging from pet shops to hardware supplies.

Most of the time we were rejected by them, either because they are already computerized or they just can't dedicate time for us, or we're just fly in the ointment. This is inevitable, and we're not letting ourselves be disheartened, but instead be motivated.

We came over a company named ABCED System Corporation. We were actually cynical if a huge establishment like this one is still on the mano approach. But there's no harm in trying...

When we approached the saleslady and started explaining. But since she can't get any idea of what we're talking about, she addressed a fellow employee who's college course is in-line with IT. Whew, at least, there's someone to help us out.

After hearing our explanation, he actually agreed. But he said more...
He actually offered us to stay in the company, and work, do internship. For him, we can study better the system if we are involve ourselves with the company's operations. He even offered us to talk to the manager about it; signing of contract, and even a promise of grand if we can satisfy the company's needs.

We were so overwhelmed with Mr. X's (I forgot to ask for his name and his position in the company, but I'm sure that he's a graduate of Computer Engineering.) proposal. ABCED System Corporation is a huge company selling tiles and household interiors; actually that's just one of their many businesses. Their branch is already computerized, and no definite time yet for them. The idea is that, we have to 'automate' their sales processes, if not all.

We can feel our cold sweat dripping on our foreheads. It's like we're mice facing a mighty lion. The task they offered us seemed gargantuan. We also have other priorities to attend to.

We have their contact number. But I think we won't be pursuing it, to be honest.

[I will soon edit this post. I'm not really feeling good right now. :( ]