Everyone have their own choice and there is no absolute right or wrong with one choice. It always depend on how you see, justify and your own preference when choosing a choice. As we grew older, the choice we make would not only have an impact on ourselves but also on people around us - families, partner, friends and so on.....
I might look like a very smart boy on the outside but on the inside, I am always in a dilemma when it comes to choices. Yeah, I might sound arrogant, but I am always spoilt with choices during my entire life. People always tell me, it is always better to have many choice so that you can choose the best one. Bullshit I would say. That is a sign of greed, not choosing for your own good. Something good, does not mean that it should be 100% advantageous to you.
Now, I am in this dilemma again. Career choices. Multinational companies with lots of competent people working together and a very competitive career ? Medium-sized companies that is in a status quo but offers a good package, but require relocation + working in something entirely different from your qualifications ? Small-sized companies that is rapidly expanding but does not offer a bright career path ? Geez.
People always come around and tell me, "Alex, your first job is normally a stepping stone for a better job in the future. Most likely you wont stay there for more than 3-4 years". However, is this statement true for all ? Or for certain people that value material more than loyalty? Sorry, but I can say I am very much a loyal person but I demand for a good career path as well. For me, your first job ain't a stepping stone but an educational institution that serve to teach you on the principles and philosophy of working life. And I am pretty sure, if I were about to join a company as my first job, I would serve them for up to 7-10 years, before deciding that I should head somewhere else. Loyalty is what counts. We are not talking about contract position where by your job will expired after a certain period. We are talking about, company hiring you because they think you will be loyal to them, serving them and develop a bright career with them. Trust me, a CV with more than 5 different companies name will not sound as good as a CV with 2 companies name, with both CV having the same amount of working experience.
However, how you decide on these choices will be one important factor determining where you will be in 5 years time. This is where the headache comes in. I have yet to make a decision but most likely, I am more into an MNC whereby I will have plenty of opportunities to learn different kind of things. A medium size company with a good package can be considered as well, as I would be given a lot decision making opportunity and test my leadership ability. A small company would definitely give me even more decision making opportunity but with limited career development opportunity. Pros and cons.... Lol.
Maybe I shouldn't think too much on this beautiful Friday and the much anticipated Saturday. Let me do the thinking on Sunday. For now, I should concentrate on my remaining work and have a good night tonight ! After all, my schoolmates will be in town again and it is time to party out our weekends ! Hahaha. When I have finally figured out a choice, I will post again :D. Till then, tata and take care !
p/s: Just some random crap :P
I might look like a very smart boy on the outside but on the inside, I am always in a dilemma when it comes to choices. Yeah, I might sound arrogant, but I am always spoilt with choices during my entire life. People always tell me, it is always better to have many choice so that you can choose the best one. Bullshit I would say. That is a sign of greed, not choosing for your own good. Something good, does not mean that it should be 100% advantageous to you.
Now, I am in this dilemma again. Career choices. Multinational companies with lots of competent people working together and a very competitive career ? Medium-sized companies that is in a status quo but offers a good package, but require relocation + working in something entirely different from your qualifications ? Small-sized companies that is rapidly expanding but does not offer a bright career path ? Geez.
People always come around and tell me, "Alex, your first job is normally a stepping stone for a better job in the future. Most likely you wont stay there for more than 3-4 years". However, is this statement true for all ? Or for certain people that value material more than loyalty? Sorry, but I can say I am very much a loyal person but I demand for a good career path as well. For me, your first job ain't a stepping stone but an educational institution that serve to teach you on the principles and philosophy of working life. And I am pretty sure, if I were about to join a company as my first job, I would serve them for up to 7-10 years, before deciding that I should head somewhere else. Loyalty is what counts. We are not talking about contract position where by your job will expired after a certain period. We are talking about, company hiring you because they think you will be loyal to them, serving them and develop a bright career with them. Trust me, a CV with more than 5 different companies name will not sound as good as a CV with 2 companies name, with both CV having the same amount of working experience.
However, how you decide on these choices will be one important factor determining where you will be in 5 years time. This is where the headache comes in. I have yet to make a decision but most likely, I am more into an MNC whereby I will have plenty of opportunities to learn different kind of things. A medium size company with a good package can be considered as well, as I would be given a lot decision making opportunity and test my leadership ability. A small company would definitely give me even more decision making opportunity but with limited career development opportunity. Pros and cons.... Lol.
Maybe I shouldn't think too much on this beautiful Friday and the much anticipated Saturday. Let me do the thinking on Sunday. For now, I should concentrate on my remaining work and have a good night tonight ! After all, my schoolmates will be in town again and it is time to party out our weekends ! Hahaha. When I have finally figured out a choice, I will post again :D. Till then, tata and take care !
p/s: Just some random crap :P
