Career VS Life
I was reading a passage last few week regarding this topic. I didnt take it seriously, just mainly going what is all about. But this topic suddenly pop up from my mind during my last weekend (I stayed at home most of the time as I am sick). What bothering me is, can 'Career' and 'Life' treat as a single entity or should be separated entity. In other words, 'Career' and 'Life' should be dependent or independent.
To be honest, I cant really remember what did the passage talk about. It is blank in my mind. But when come to the title itself, somehow it does relate to what I'm going through right now. For my career, I should say I have a wonderful career, though not yet perfect but I am satisfied with it for now. The working environment is good, colleagues are nice and friendly, work loads are ok, good benefits (quite important) and good money (most important, hehehehe). Seriously speaking, I got nothing to complain about beside boring due to nothing to do sometimes. Besides that, how many not so good result people like me does get the chance to work in big company beside those super duper genius or those that are damn lucky. For me, I don't think I fall in either of this category, maybe I am a bit genius and a bit of luck? :p Overall, I love my work and I'm enjoying it now
As for my life, hmm.... this is a tricky one. My life seems to be upside down, heading to nowhere. Everyday after work, I have to think, what should I do tonite? The worst is every Saturday evening, I have to think, what am I going to do this weekend, where should I go, who should I look for. Lying on the bed looking at the celing, wondering and dreaming. Browsing through the phone book, neither this friend nor that friend can call, cause I'm sure they busy dating. Most of my friends are scattered around, some in Penang, some in Singapore, some in Kuching, some in Melbourne. Sadly speaking, the number of friends that I have in KL is getting lesser year by year. Most of my close friends went to Singapore because Singapore offered better money and career for them. Some even migrate there because they married to Singaporean (no more chance for me :p). They persuaded me to join them in Singapore before and I tried but somehow I do not have any luck looking for job in Singapore, I don't know why, sigh..... Anyway, this is my life in KL, boring and dull.
Recently, my friends brought out the issue again. Persuaded me to go down to Singapore again. To be honest, I do felt like going since I know that I have more companion in Singapore compare to here. But when think about it again, I might not able to get the type of job that I have currently, and probably lower pay too. That is why I'm in dilemma. I have no idea what should I do, 'Career' or 'Life'.
That is the reason why this topic came out from my mind. Can 'Career' and 'Life' treat as a single entitry or separated. If it is a single entity, how do you enjoy your career and life at the same time? If it is a separate entity, which one will you choose, 'Career' or 'Life'? My feeling tell me I should choose 'Life' but what if I am wrong? Headache.....................
posted by Kok Hua a.k.a Alex at 4:37 PM
3 Comments:
I am indifferent.
If you are young, you should focus on building a 'career', looking out for more challenges to excel among the rest. If your job gives you that kind of opportunies, you should stick to it and exploid those opportunities. If there isn't, why not move on and get a 'life'?
there is always a trade off between the 2. But at some companies, you can find the balance of both in one. That's the best job you want to have.
If you feel bored at work, why not asking for more works, more responsibilties to prove yourself to your boss? Instead of waiting for them to come to you.
I know cina apek company will load you 200%, but multinational company that practices western management usually let you alone and expect you to 'climb' up yourself...
From what you describe, it should be a MNC... so, you need to be proactive, and grab whatever opportunities you can have to prove yourself to your boss! Or you can sit down and wait and sulking in being bored. :)
All in all, it's still comes back to one's CHOICE. :)
got it?
Thx for your advice, traveller. Indeed it is a good one, but it is easier to say then done.
If I have the will and motivation, that will be not an issue. But, I do not have it. Everything for me is grey in colour.............
Kok Hua a.k.a Alex
Don't choose to live in a place just because of some friends in that place... (unless it's a girl you like... hahaha). They will not be there for you forever too.
I believe you can live your life in anywhere. Friends can be found in anywhere. Depends on would you like to meet some...
All the best!
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