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recently, i discovered wat my priorities in life are ....
hahah...yea..you would think i always knew...
i m talking abt the career vs. a family life...
i am one of those great advocates of striving a balanced life...
but then again, it is once again one of those 'easier said than done' scenarios....
so back to my main point....
i was presented with an opportunity for a great career ahead at one of the largest, international banks there is...but guess wat...when the interviewer asked if i was willing to work OT and weekends...i actually said No...despite the great opportunities ahead of me if i had the job...it was exactly wat i was looking for to expand my job portfolio and experience....sigh...
my headhunter called me up and asked if i would reconsider after the interview...
she mentioned that the company thought (and i quote) that i was such a perfect fit to wat they were looking for except for my reluctance to work longer hours and during weekends...
i stood my ground (and i cannot say that i dun feel a slight bit tinge of regret then)...but when i was looking at my ooi and baby dylan...i knew i made the right choice...
i did not think i want to come home late at night to see my son already asleep and when i leave in the morning for work he's still sleeping...or that when i am back from work i m too tired to talk or have a conversation with my husband....nor do i like to imagine myself not being able to spend some time at home, or at church, or just shopping with both ooi and dylan...nah...this was not wat i would have signed up for....
money...we can always find for more...
however, TIME...once it's lost, we can never recover it....
so, the conclusion for me is this...i do not think it is possible for me to strike a perfect balanced life..it will always be slightly tilted to either our work or our family...i m also still happy at my current job...and am still doing my best to excel at my present company....
from wat u read, i m sure you all know now where my priorities in life is... i believe tat there will be more opportunities for me to pursue a great career (keeping my fingers crossed)..hehe
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No worries....
At least you will find fulfillment in your life. Work hard as well as enjoy the fruit of your hardwork. When you look back one day, you will find more great moments rather than saying " Ai ya, I wish I can spend more time with my baby" and the Ai yah list will goes on! Keep it up
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