JUANderful Series: Buhay Empleyado — Maurice Marquez
Tags: Zybi Tech, Juancash, Employees, Juanderfulseries

Happiness is subjective. This is true in all aspects; one may find joy doing something such as a certain sport close to his/her heart, while some find joy by being doing things more private such as reading a book and the list goes on. Here in Zybi Tech, our main purpose if to deliver ease of transaction and bring opportunities unique to our current time. It is also our pride and joy to introduce one of our key people in the organization. Meet our Business Development Manager, Maurice Marquez.

Standard Questions:

1. Tell us something about yourself:

- a happy-go-lucky guy that is always willing to engage anyone in a fun and witty conversation. Of course food has to be in the picture somewhere. Otherwise, why bother? Hehehe. I love exploring new foods, new tastes and flavors, but I don’t like eating alone. So, I always make sure that I get to share food to anyone around me.

Surprisingly, for a guy my size, I’m quite limber, and a bit athletic. I play basketball, swim, and walk for about 3KM to 5KM per day (before pandemic). Now I just jump (to conclusions), push (my luck), carry things (a bit too far), and dodge (responsibilities). Joke (insert corny here)

2. How are you and your family during this pandemic?

We’re doing as well as we should, given the circumstances. One of the things that I’m very grateful to Zybi Tech for, giving us the chance to work in spite of the situation. We can do our jobs and earn our money, and not wait for handouts.

Thankful also that not one of us has gotten sick with the virus. It’s a bit nerve wracking for me as I have my mom with me, who is a senior, and my nephew, but he’s so I guess he’s stronger that I thought.

3. Tell us your day to day activities in JuanCash:

Daily routine at the office: log in before 9am, smile and greet the people who are already there. Check emails. Answer any if needed. Check if there’s a fresh pot of coffee brewing in the common area.

Day to day activities varies. Usually, mornings are set for emails and phone calls and meetings. After lunch, if I have a client to go to, then I’m out of the office to meet up with the client. If not, the day is usually for more phone calls and emails to set up meetings for the rest of the week.

4. What interests you working for JuanCash?

I am with start-up that has the potential to penetrate the big market and compete with the bigger brands & make noise in the fintech industry.

The in-office environment is a very big factor for me. It’s relaxed, but ready to go. And I like the fact that we have a say in what goes on in the company, or at least we could openly suggest to the higher ups about stuff that we think can help us and the company.

5. Outside work, what do you usually do?

Before the pandemic, I love eating out and watching movies with friends. Then there’s the weekend basketball tourney that we set up for our school alumni. Usually it’s a very active weekend. Not so much at night time though. Hindi na ako bata! Hehe! At night, usually it’s just us hanging around at one of the houses of friends, eating and playing games. Low key stuff.

6. Share something random about yourself:

I can still cut my own toenails (if you see me, you’d understand) and I used to have long hair in college (KALBO NA NOW!)

7. Pag ang tao na dating possessed ay muling pinasukan ng masamang espirito, siya ba ay “repossessed”?

Parang ganito lang yan question mo e. Ang uod ba pag namatay, inuuod din?

Ang lason ba pag nag expire, nakaka lason pa din? Hehe!

8. If you were trapped in an island, how did you get there in the first place?

- Honga no? Napaisip ako dun a!

9. What is your favorite line from any movie? And Why? (Hugot is allowed with your personal experience etc)

Victoria Hardwick: It was just business!

Lex Luthor: You call sleeping with me business? I’d hate to think what that makes you.

Victoria Hardwick : [she slaps him] We could have been great together.

Lex Luthor: I plan on being great all by myself. (Boom panis!)

Now for the why. Hmmm… Cause it’s the most awesome line delivered at the most awesome time!

10. What was the last gift you gave someone? Why?

I forgot but I’m almost sure that it’s food. Why? Because food is the key that can unlock almost everything! Even the most stubborn person, the most suplada, will open up to you when there’s food involved.

11. If you have superpowers, what would it be and why?

A healing factor plus the power of suggestion.

Why? Power. Control. World domination. Bwahahahaha!

Healing factor so I can be helpful to people who really need to be healed. Those who can do good once they are fully recovered. (that’s my deal to them).

Power of suggestion — I can create order.

Final Question:

What is your advice to every ‘Juan’ during these challenging times?

Don’t think of what other people are thinking about you. Do what you have to do to survive and grow. As long as you’re not stepping on anyone in reaching your goals.