*long post. If you have time read and give your comments*
I have come to the point of my life where decisions have to be made.
There are so many paths in front of me and i have to choose one and forgo the others.
The most frustrating thing is none of these paths gives me a clear sight of what is ahead.
Just like after finishing high school, the question was so where would you be furthering your studies?
To me the answer was easy - MELBOURNE
I did not really need to make choose them, it was set right in my mind in the very beginning.
After 3 years, i am finishing university.
the question is what are you going to do after uni?
The is really one of the toughest question i have ever have!
Path 1 Stay in Australia and get a PRThis is the initial path that i would most probably take. take my PR maybe work for short term and in the long term is still back to Malaysia!
Reason to stay:
1.Do not want to miss this opportunity to get a PR (If i leave the country it would be very hard for me to return and apply for PR.)
2.Working in Australia of course you would be expect a higher pay (of course higher living cost as well) and less stress compared to Malaysia (9-5 job, maybe a little later but not as late Malaysia at peak times).
3. Experience (If i return, i will never get the chance to have expose myself to the working environment in Australia)
- i want to let myself know that at least i tried.
Cons:
1. Prepared to be jobless for a few months (this might take 8 months or more).
This is because will you are waiting for PR to be granted you are eligible to work but which employee would want to invest and train you when they are not even sure if you would be granted a PR. Furthermore, employees do know that the job you got when you have not obtain is only temporary once you have gotten PR you can get a better job and off you go!
2.Prepare to work in small to medium firms, start really small.
Going to big firms especially the Big 4 would be a very big challenge and i would say only the the best of the best can get in.I am not saying small and medium firms aren't good, it is also a challenge as an international student you already have an disadvantage.
3. Cost
This might really be a con but applying for PR is not free there is a cost. I would say the money is not a matter(If PR is granted, you can probably earn back the money in a month or two), time is.
Path 2 Go back to Malaysia and work and apply offshoreApplying offshore basically means i am applying for PR it is just that i don't have to be in Australia. This application will take longer and obviously cost more.
I recently got on offer from PWC Malaysia for a position in the tax department to commence work in 2011. For those who don't know, PWC is one of the Big 4 accounting firms, means top accounting firms in the world.
Pros:
1. Getting into a Big 4!!
Of course the idea thrills me!!
2. Home
The job is base in KL. But obviously KL compared to Australia is nearer to Kuching.
3. Malaysia is a developing country
Working at a developing country you will really really get the juice of what you are doing and will be becoming part of a team that is developing a tax system for you country!
Cons:
1. Working hours
The working hours i scaring me. Official hours 9am-5pm but people usually work till midnight or if they have to overnight in the office.
The most certainly pay is not incredible (approximately $2,200)
2.KL is no difference with Australia
If you say go back to Malaysia but not Kuching then there is no difference with being in Melbourne and KL.
3.Cost
The cost of applying for offshore is far more expensive, and imagine after working 2-3 years in Malaysia, do you think you will be willing to give up your stable job and move back to Melbourne and start looking for a job again (means being jobless again and not promising to get into another Big 4)?
Path 3 - Forget PR and go KLSimilar to the above but probably will not have the chance to go back to Melbourne anymore.
If it is true that in 2019 Malaysia will go bankrupt, i will only be 30 then, too young to die with the country!
Path 4 Forget PR and go back to KuchingPros:
1. Family
Obviously family and friends are there. i know my mum will be very happy. And Kuching will always be the best place!
2. no worries of cooking, washing, housework
Hhahaha...i don;t need to explain.
Cons:
1.I do not want to regret that i had the chance to work in Melbourne and yet gave it up.
2. Small Kuching
Not to say Kuching is small but i think the exposure is not enough. I would really love to gain more exposure before going back.
3. not doing accounting/tax
Going back might mean i would not be exploring my own field but doing other stuff.
Something i think i would like to but not in this few years. I want to utilise what i have learn first before doing other things.
In conclusion, you can see that i cannot decide at all.
Feel free to comment on what you want to as you might see something i don't!
Just to prove to you how crazy i am for this movie, i finished this drama in 4 days straight. This drama consist of 80 episodes (shhh.....don't tell my mum).
