Round and round we go.
New faces, new environment tomorrow. Let's do this!
Had a good time thinking and discovering what I really want out of this life this weekend.
The latest step is just one goal towards it, and I'm excited at finally coming to terms with what I want; even if it sounds dreamy. That's because I know someone who will walk this path too.
I will be putting up painful hours next, the "wonderful" schedule of the past few months was just a preview of what not to be - complacent, proud and empty.
I want to create my future with my capabilities, even if I have to work harder than the next guy. At least I enjoy the challenge of what I do. How many people can truly say that they love their work?
Sunday, October 16
Monday, October 10
Brewery
Or How I Spent The Past Weeks; Strategies, Philosophy, Dreams
When faced with such a sudden change in life, most people may find it hard to adjust. I was no exception. On day two, I was bored out of my mind, not used to the quietness of the house in the morning. Then I began organizing meetings, calling and messaging my contacts. Within a week, I managed to get myself reemployment. I have to attribute much of it to providence though. Right timing, right place, right person. Would need to expound on this aspect for the future, you never know when you need help, better to maintain contacts and make yourself somewhat indispensable to others.
Interim, I was catching up on my reading, finishing one or two fictional books, tackling 48 Laws of Power now, planning the leaner months ahead and laying groundwork for the future. I was assailed by the sudden grip of wanderlust, promising myself that I would take a one-year hiatus once I have accomplished the next step in my goal. Hope that really comes to fruition though, so many things to see and do in the world. Being cooped up here is bad for one's soul. I also thought about the lessons from the preceding weeks' experience.
On management, I would say that in an organization, individuals must be given empowerment (either real or not is another topic for debate) and believe that they are striving towards a goal together. I believe that in the last place, we were mostly treated as disposable commodities, ones that can be discarded at any time, which obviously led to a manifestation of fear, lack of initiatives, comfortability [a term which refers to a false sense of security, not venturing beyond's one job scope for fear of unnecessary repercussions]. Throw in a tyrannical overlord and things can easily turn ugly. Perhaps I recognized it before I became too dependent on the organization and decided to do something drastic (the old me would have stuck with a less risky choice).
To say the least, I would be given more reins of control at the new place of opportunity. I can't say much, or where, or what I will be doing but I think it is a great opportunity that has been presented to me with minimal effort. (There were at least hundreds of contenders, I made a few phone calls, met up and had it in the bag. Then again, I spent at least a year courting.) Things wouldn't be any easier, in fact, the hours are worse but I do feel that I could at least make a difference here (and a fortune too, if I succeed).
A few more days of rest and I would be off to conquer a new set of problems. I know I can succeed, and odds seem to be better here. With the fortitude bestowed upon me, I would like to see some fruits borne out of this venture.
When faced with such a sudden change in life, most people may find it hard to adjust. I was no exception. On day two, I was bored out of my mind, not used to the quietness of the house in the morning. Then I began organizing meetings, calling and messaging my contacts. Within a week, I managed to get myself reemployment. I have to attribute much of it to providence though. Right timing, right place, right person. Would need to expound on this aspect for the future, you never know when you need help, better to maintain contacts and make yourself somewhat indispensable to others.
Interim, I was catching up on my reading, finishing one or two fictional books, tackling 48 Laws of Power now, planning the leaner months ahead and laying groundwork for the future. I was assailed by the sudden grip of wanderlust, promising myself that I would take a one-year hiatus once I have accomplished the next step in my goal. Hope that really comes to fruition though, so many things to see and do in the world. Being cooped up here is bad for one's soul. I also thought about the lessons from the preceding weeks' experience.
On management, I would say that in an organization, individuals must be given empowerment (either real or not is another topic for debate) and believe that they are striving towards a goal together. I believe that in the last place, we were mostly treated as disposable commodities, ones that can be discarded at any time, which obviously led to a manifestation of fear, lack of initiatives, comfortability [a term which refers to a false sense of security, not venturing beyond's one job scope for fear of unnecessary repercussions]. Throw in a tyrannical overlord and things can easily turn ugly. Perhaps I recognized it before I became too dependent on the organization and decided to do something drastic (the old me would have stuck with a less risky choice).
To say the least, I would be given more reins of control at the new place of opportunity. I can't say much, or where, or what I will be doing but I think it is a great opportunity that has been presented to me with minimal effort. (There were at least hundreds of contenders, I made a few phone calls, met up and had it in the bag. Then again, I spent at least a year courting.) Things wouldn't be any easier, in fact, the hours are worse but I do feel that I could at least make a difference here (and a fortune too, if I succeed).
A few more days of rest and I would be off to conquer a new set of problems. I know I can succeed, and odds seem to be better here. With the fortitude bestowed upon me, I would like to see some fruits borne out of this venture.
Monday, October 3
So It Is
One week out.
In the past seven days, I've been frantically contacting contacts trying to find a solution to the conundrum that is unemployment. Thankfully, some doors were opened. Nothing concrete yet but this process has been disheartening, especially in a schizophrenic market with an ailing economy. Not sure where things will lead, savings will last for a few more months but I realize the importance of better financial planning. (At least I had a savings and insurance plan but had a thought this morning about other bigger ticket items. Shudder.)
Frankly, being stuck in a rat race with fixed pay will really get me no where. Dare I take another plunge into the unknown and tread the path less traveled?
In the past seven days, I've been frantically contacting contacts trying to find a solution to the conundrum that is unemployment. Thankfully, some doors were opened. Nothing concrete yet but this process has been disheartening, especially in a schizophrenic market with an ailing economy. Not sure where things will lead, savings will last for a few more months but I realize the importance of better financial planning. (At least I had a savings and insurance plan but had a thought this morning about other bigger ticket items. Shudder.)
Frankly, being stuck in a rat race with fixed pay will really get me no where. Dare I take another plunge into the unknown and tread the path less traveled?
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