BUT... there is always a dark side to everything. I am on a 3 year contract now. Which means that there is no job security. I've also recently found out that the company is on sale now, that means I will no longer be expecting the big fat 6 months bonus!!! It was something I was looking forward to, very much. Cos' if in any case I want to break my bond, I can use my bonus to pay the penalty. That is if I've secured another job in the management line in this sector. Frankly speaking, this company/job is a stepping stone for me to venture further ahead. My plan is to gather some basic operating knowledge first before I move on to management. In this industry, a degree is needed for filling in of positions. A diploma is nothing. Hence, I decided to grab the opportunity though there were many clauses and uncertainty involved such as shift work and the much lower pay I'm fetching now. Also, it was supposed to be only a 2 year, but it's now extended to 3 years. So you see how much I'm losing out on? But, looking on the bright side, the long term prospects are good. I believe it will benefit me.

On the other hand, remember I once posted about wanting to go overseas for a year to work and experience the culture in another country like Taiwan or Australia?

China Airlines called me. I previously applied for the position of sales & marketing. Therefore, was greatly anticipating for them to arrange an interview. But they only called me something like a month later! By that time, I was already going to sign the contract with my present company. And they called me in the morning, disturbing my sleep, making me unfocused. I simply just rejected the interview. The moment I hang my phone, i regretted. Part of me rejected the interview was because of the above mentioned, whereas the other was it has been so long already. And lastly, I did not know that China Airlines belong to Taiwan. Otherwise I would have went ahead to give it a try. Who knows I can request for a transfer?! Then even better, go there for work purpose. Accommodation all provided! Arrr... guess it's just not fated for me. Nvm, I shall work towards that goal. (And I only found out that China Airlines belonged to Taiwan from my present company. See the foundation laid out?)

Then a few days after I started work, the management of Changi Airport called me to invite me to an interview!!!! Blahhhh.... all these should have came earlier. But guess what?! I went ahead to accept the interview because it's an office hour job (which allows me to have adequate rest and time to study) and that it's a management post. Now waiting to see whether I'll be scheduled for a second interview. I was very honest with them, about my present job and all, so the ball is at their court. If I don't hear from them, I will just continue with my present job till about 2 years, then I will break the bond and move on. I'm not getting younger. I still want to get a degree and try living in Taiwan. So much to try, so little time. And while working with my present company, I am on shift work which means it's very hard for me to find time to study. Hai... what to do...

But let's just say I get accepted, it's yet another challenge for me. That means I have to persuade my current company to let me go without the need to compensate them. If they insist that I do, I will just have to give up the other job opportunity.

Many people may think that I'm indecisive, and do not know what I want to achieve. But they are wrong! I know myself. Though I can be fickle-minded at times, but ultimately, I know what I want. It's just that time and opportunity does not always wait for you or is given to you whenever you want them. We're always racing against time and luck. I have given up hope talking to these people, so I shall just concentrate on what I want to achieve in life.

All in all, I believe my decision to stick to the travel and leisure industry is correct. Look at all the interviews offer I have from this industry. (I only applied for these positions in this industry, except for SIA though. Got rejected because I did not have a degree.) Can you not believe in fate? I cannot. And only time will tell everything. (Right Reg?)

Stick to your own principals, values and beliefs. With determination and courage, I believe you will excel to be an excellent man, leading a fulfilling life.