There were many times in my life when I was unhappy with my job and wanted to get out to find something else. Sometimes I was so desperate that anything that came along would suit me just fine. But jobs were hard to come by and I never really got the "break" I wanted so badly.
But over time, with lots of job applications and some interviews later, I managed to get myself out of a job that I couldn't stand any longer. However, at each of those jobs, they never made me feel settled. After a while, I wanted out again and my hunting would start all over again.
When I got my current job a year and a half ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Many people said it's not the best company to join because the company apparently works you like a dog. I joined anyway and I'm glad to have found what everyone said to be untrue. Well, not for my division and bosses anyway.
This is the first time in my work life that I feel settled, happy and convinced that I could retire with the company. Of course no one would know how the future will pan out, but at least I have found a place where I am happy to stay with for a long time.
After I joined the company, I got married and had a baby. Now life seems good with a stable job and we're just starting out with a family. The ambitious part of me has long subsided and I am just happy where I am, not really all charged up anymore to climb the corporate ladder the way I once was.
But just when you're complacent and not looking nor expecting opportunities, they come to you automatically. Isn't that ironic? Why is it that you get nothing when you're desperate for something, but it comes knocking on your door when you aren't looking? I've had two great opportunities offered to me in the last one month. One of them is a temporary overseas posting to gain exposure. Now that I'm so attached to baby, I could never accept such work postings. So I said no and that's that.
Then came another opportunity to take over my boss' position. This one is hard to say no to. It's not easy saying yes either, because I now have to consider the time and more committment involved in shouldering a lot more responsibilities. Yet my boss and even her boss are urging me to take this up as it will be better prospects for me. Given the ambitious me in the past, I would've jumped at it and without the need to think through, I would've said yes. But now, I feel the difference in me, I need to think about it, sleep on it and decide.
Life is really like a box of chocolate, isn't it? You will never know what you're gonna get...will my next piece of chocolate be a sweet pretty thing, or will it be one of those dark bitter chocolates? Life is unpredictable and there are risks everywhere. I'm a risk averse person, so I only take calculated risks. I hope I'm making the right decision. Wish me luck.
But over time, with lots of job applications and some interviews later, I managed to get myself out of a job that I couldn't stand any longer. However, at each of those jobs, they never made me feel settled. After a while, I wanted out again and my hunting would start all over again.
When I got my current job a year and a half ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Many people said it's not the best company to join because the company apparently works you like a dog. I joined anyway and I'm glad to have found what everyone said to be untrue. Well, not for my division and bosses anyway.
This is the first time in my work life that I feel settled, happy and convinced that I could retire with the company. Of course no one would know how the future will pan out, but at least I have found a place where I am happy to stay with for a long time.
After I joined the company, I got married and had a baby. Now life seems good with a stable job and we're just starting out with a family. The ambitious part of me has long subsided and I am just happy where I am, not really all charged up anymore to climb the corporate ladder the way I once was.
But just when you're complacent and not looking nor expecting opportunities, they come to you automatically. Isn't that ironic? Why is it that you get nothing when you're desperate for something, but it comes knocking on your door when you aren't looking? I've had two great opportunities offered to me in the last one month. One of them is a temporary overseas posting to gain exposure. Now that I'm so attached to baby, I could never accept such work postings. So I said no and that's that.
Then came another opportunity to take over my boss' position. This one is hard to say no to. It's not easy saying yes either, because I now have to consider the time and more committment involved in shouldering a lot more responsibilities. Yet my boss and even her boss are urging me to take this up as it will be better prospects for me. Given the ambitious me in the past, I would've jumped at it and without the need to think through, I would've said yes. But now, I feel the difference in me, I need to think about it, sleep on it and decide.
Life is really like a box of chocolate, isn't it? You will never know what you're gonna get...will my next piece of chocolate be a sweet pretty thing, or will it be one of those dark bitter chocolates? Life is unpredictable and there are risks everywhere. I'm a risk averse person, so I only take calculated risks. I hope I'm making the right decision. Wish me luck.
2 comments:
Good luck.. my dear..! it is alright to make the wrong decision too yer know.. :)
thanks mama bok :) it's very nice and reassuring to hear that it's ok to make a mistake...
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