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Sometimes I wonder, why am I here…what is the purpose of my very existence? Right now, I have this feeling that I’m destined to do something better, something greater or something more significant at least. I just feel I need a change of direction perhaps career wise or even a change in lifestyle. If anyone knows me, I’m a person who gets bored easily. I like to strive forward in everything, trying out new stuff and never looking back. In short..I hate being stagnant.

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love my current job. It’s just that I sometimes feel  it’s not giving me enough personal satisfaction. Could it be that I have extremely high expectations upon myself that I constantly try to dabble into different things and always meet lots of people to help quench my thirst for curiosity and knowledge? Would it be a right move if I quit my current job, start something up entirely on my own that has entirely nothing to do with what I’m doing now? Or would it be a right move if I were to switch jobs and move into an entirely different industry?

Well, obviously I don’t have the answers. One thing is for sure is that there are lots of risk factors that I need to consider IF a decision is (ever) made. I’m THIRSTY! Thirsty for more challenging stuff. Thirsty for more knowledge. I work best under pressure…so come on world…show me what you’ve got! I need a breakthrough..I need a sign…

So what am I destined for? Perhaps I’m even destined to be Superman and save the world…who knows?

Here’s the thing, I got a call this morning from a head hunter who is offering me a job which pays probably double my current salary. While tempting as it may sound, I’m having a tough time deciding on it. Why you ask?…well, sure the money is damn good but that also means I will have to be doing what I use to do a few years back which was something I was trying to get out of to begin with (mainly managing IT based projects).

Some of you might know that I have started out in a technical background and been managing IT based projects for the first 4 years of my working career. I got out of that and ventured into a more fast paced industry which is online marketing/advertising. For me, I like being in this current industry mainly because I get to meet people, and also learn a lot as my clients are from different industries. Going back to the IT industry means I will be only confined to the office most of the time and if not, clients will only be specific to the IT industry (boring!!!). To be honest, I am actually also contemplating to go into marketing all together. It would be nice to be working as the client for once right?

So…if you were me, what would you do? Go for something you don’t really like but get paid really well, or do something you really like, while not getting paid as much?

Note: If you’re my employer reading this….well, don’t worry…it’s not in the same industry so it’s a totally different ball game all together. I guess this is something many of us will go through throughout our working career. Arrghh!

I bet I caught your attention with the title eh? Well actually it’s not THAT big of a secret, but I have been extremely low key about the situation. Some of you reading this will already know that coming Wednesday (19 September) will be my last day in my current company.

Why?
Well because I just felt I needed a change of environment, as I am starting to feel things are getting a bit mundane and I needed something new and different. Plus the place I’m going to are able to offer me what I’m asking for (for now at least…hehe). So why not right? It will be a very good learning curve for me as I will be taking on a dual role in that company, having more decision making responsibilities in terms of building the company, which is a good thing.

Where?
Haha! This is the million dollar question many people have been asking. Let’s just say, it’s a company that consists of many young talents. The people who I will soon call my colleagues are relatively young (even my boss is younger than I am I think)…but well, I guess they have more experience than I do in this industry. I won’t reveal as yet, simply because it’s against my working ethics to do so (the company is a direct competitor to my current company…so you know what I mean). But all will be reveal once I start there on 1st October…promise!

Risk or Opportunity?
Well, every decision has its pros and cons. The risk of course is this company is a smaller company than the one I’m leaving. Another risk is that the team are all very young, which makes you wonder about their experience, capabilities and commitments. On the plus side, I bring with me experience from a bigger company having dealt with bigger corporate clients and accounts. One of my deciding factor was also because I saw potential and room for growth as I have more decision making authority there. Also, having a young team means that people can see things from your perspective.

In the mean time..
Well between 20th September and 1st October, I will have a good 10 days or so off from work. I have nothing confirmed as yet, but I think I might take a trip to some place, either alone or with who ever is interested to join me. Will play by ear on that. So who knows, I might even come find you for lunch and catch up! hehe..

So there! It’s not a “secret” anymore. To all my business partners, clients and colleagues who are reading this, don’t have to worry, I will be still be contactable via my mobile and MSN. So in case there is chaos, you can still give me a call anytime (but will charge consultation fees already..hehe…kidding). Heck, I will still drop by for lunches or to have drinks with you guys after work la! So don’t think I am ditching you guys ok? Until then..