Right after internship, the company I am “working” right now decided that they would keep me for a while for training along with 3 other interns. Here comes the opportunity for an instant job but I feel that I am just working half-heartedly in the office. Part of me wants to forfeit the job offer and look for other job opportunity that really interests me. I’ve read this many times in career magazines. When you love your job and put your focus in it, you are most likely going to succeed — you’ll reap the rewards later on. However, if you do not like your job and simply work for the sake of the salary, pretty soon you’ll be looking for another job. The latter seems to apply in my current situation. I have not officially started my career in the corporate world yet but I already got this feeling that I have to look for a job that I will truly love and keep for years, or else, I may not be able to reach my goals.
It’s really a matter of choice right now. Beats me…
July 14th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
yea ryt! me too I was thinking about that lately. and it was also discussed in out Career Transition Seminar… we should really love what we are doing or else you will see your self like a machine functioning just for money. why not look for one now, kw p! ^^
July 14th, 2006 at 9:39 pm
I just did. I quit. Now, “the ball is in my court.”
July 15th, 2006 at 12:42 am
Ok 1st thing is (if you want to email me) change the @mailinator.com to @gmail.com in my address line. Sorry, just avoiding the bots.
Secondly, one of my favorite quotes does fit this perfectly. When you find a job that is ideal, take it regardless of the pay. And if you have what it takes, you will soon find that your salary will reflect your value to the company.
Just thought I’d share. I got it out of Life’s Little Instruction Book
July 18th, 2006 at 4:36 pm
sometimes it is not about the job. sometimes it is about you. you know that you can do things but you’re afraid of rejection/disappointment - worst - failure. try to reflect maybe you missed out some point along the way.
July 18th, 2006 at 8:29 pm
I don’t think so. It was late when when I discovered that I was deviating from my original career plan. I took the opportunity for training but I didn’t mean to take the job. I know I have disappointed some people but I will just suffer if I don’t quit it.
July 19th, 2006 at 9:55 am
i hope you’ll find the career you want. there’s no problem on planning and pursuing what you really want to do or what you want to be. but also be careful about your decisions. i know i don’t know you that much. all i can say is, you can never tell (i’m speakin in general), that this job/career is what you really want until you’ve experience it. i know you’re not up to the salary, you want to be contented and happy on the work that you will do. as i have said, you can never tell. i just hope that you’ll find you what you want. best of luck!
August 1st, 2006 at 11:14 am
You sound as if your so good, you haven’t acheive anything yet let me remind you. Keep your feet on the ground AIRHEAD!!!!!
August 1st, 2006 at 11:40 am
Sometimes when you feel like you’ve got it all, it’s the time when you have nothing. Seemingly, if you really want to succeed there is only one thing that you should keep on your mind in everything that you do, HUMBLENESS. Yes, maybe you’ve got what you think you have but does it complete you? Does it enable you to attract persons to appreciate what you have? I know you dont have to motivate them or us to appreciate your work but it’s the ONLY factor that makes our work desirable and makes us feel complete and satisfied. REMEMBER: The higher you climb the harder you fall.
August 1st, 2006 at 1:15 pm
I don’t understand why this entry receives so much attention. Hello world. Thanks Maiah, Tim and Simple for your comments. I really appreciate them all. I guess the salary really matters in the long run but for starters like me, the result that matters most. ^_^
I didn’t think I would sound like an airhead at all. I’m ranting on my frustrations. I wanted to stay in the company because MOST people are so good to me, yet I have other plans for myself.
I’m closing the comments here for good.