Oppotunities
Throughout these last few years, I've struggled with the question of "what do I really want?" I have been able to experience working in many different roles, in two different countries. Career-wise, opportunities seem to present themselves to me. I used to think that it was luck, but I think I am slowly coming to grips with the fact that I am a valuable resource to the company.
There is a new opportunity. It seems like a step up, good for my career if I want to get into management.
If I take it, it fulfills some of my aims. I get to be closer to family, I'll get some "IT management" experience. I get to travel a bit and meet new people. It's a chance to work on my "strategic" mindset, which I believe probably needs some work. Whilst it's a challenging gig, it's a safe role.
The "unsafe" role would be to try to start a business (or buy one) and go out a make a living. It would be harder yet I think more rewarding at the same time. I thought I was ready for this path, but now with that job offer I'm not so sure. And now that I'm not sure, I keep asking myself, when will I ever be sure?
The fact of the matter is that there is little downside to taking this job opportunity, in my mind. I'll get to see if I really want to work and live in Asia or not. The only consideration is time, and as my friend said to me, it's the most valuable thing we have. Time to get something off the ground, time to understand the market, time to make a contribution, time to learn something new.
I think my timeline to get to Asia has just shortened.
2 comments:
There are no certainty in life. Most people respond to uncertainty with more emotion (fear,blame,paralysis) than might be advisable.
If you have considered every aspect , then pick your choice.
Opportunity comes and goes. But if you are more prepared you can grap it when it comes. I think taking up the position offered to you by lend lease in Singapore is a reasonable choice. You had a better feel of the Asian society and market before you attempt to do your own thing.
KC - wassup! Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on the situation - a safe situation in Asia for you to pursue some new avenues.
However if you are pretty sure you want to go for your own business (and know what it is you want to do), don't leave it too long. You might regret that just as much as the other opportunities in asia.
I think the only thing to consider is how much more permanent things are when u start a business - i think you'll know when ur ready to settle into that.
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