career

im not much of a career-oriented person. i like having a job (that pays), making me feel useful and what not, but then again i dont strategize a game plan to work my way up and set goals for myself to land a top-notch position in the company or things like that. im pretty much contented if i can contribute in ways i can, deliver what is expected and by the end of the month, i get rewarded for that effort. thats it. promotions or bonuses are the extras.

being a wife and a mother of a beautiful baby, i did thought about leaving the job and start a home-based job or a part-time job. but being in malaysia, opportunities like that are not easily available unless you start your own business. i have tried:
1) online blogshop selling women fashion wear - sold 10 pieces with 3 left
2) online and offline business selling kain sulam (material with embroidery) - sold 20 pieces, have 2 left
3) part-time private tutor- on-going till today

from all three experiences, i would say tutoring is the best for me. it pays, i love teaching and it is less time consuming and headaches. it is totally rewarding when your students excel in major exams, it just make me so proud! :) i was contemplating on doing tutoring for a full-time job as i can have the flexibility time-wise. but i often hesitated. i feel that it lacks in the job security department. actually, confidence is what i lack. i have had 6 students ever since.

my full-time job is an executive (kuli batak) post at a corporate company. this is my first job and i stuck to it for almost 3 years now. i feel that i dont 'grow' much there. i didnt learn as much as i expect and sadly, i dont gain much friendship as well. my unsatisfaction got the best of me and my tolerence is going thin. the work balance there is non existant. i tendered my resignation and will be leaving this cold cold place soon.

i landed my second job in a small IT company near my house (15mins away). the location was my number one perk! second one would be the pay. there rest is just neglible. i havent started working there yet, but im full with enthusiasm.

note: for better or for worse, i stand guided by YOU.