Ho-key! No looking back now.
Just submitted a request to be relieved of my post as a permanent employee of this establishment. Or something like that anyway. In essence I will now work for only 4 hours a day, and pocket a considerable pay hike.
Then why do I get this sinking feeling?
Perhaps it’s because this is the first time I’ve actually kicked up my heels and said “Bleh to the World!” Yes I am totally thrilled with my first attempt at gainful employment. I have a completely chilled out, glamorous job that most people envy. But of late I haven’t been able to shake off that dirty feeling of being a traitor. To myself.
Got out of college with a long list of things I’d promised myself. Pick up dancing again. Chip in at an animal shelter. Go singing. Go on long tours. Read more. Go for kickboxing classes. Write more. Spend more time with my family.
Simple enough, I thought. But I haven’t kept any of the promises I made myself.
That’s it! This is about the only time I can live for myself, without (thank god) worrying about financial commitments, relationships, leaky tiffin boxes. I may not know much, but I do know that I could never forgive myself if I don’t do this now. Have enrolled for the salsa and kickboxing classes already.. the rest will follow pronto. My career can wait. I have duties towards myself.
COWABUNGA!!!!
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According to me, I am in the market to sell myself. Whosoever pays more avails my services. And it helps me from staying away from those words as traitor or cheat. Everyone is out to make some money afterall, the company you are about to leave, your manager ! Atleast you know what you want to do, am not even sure about that :|
Gonecase: I'm not quitting my job.. just gonna work part time now, 4 hours a day. and as for my plans- all i know is that i want to have to time of my life before i grow too old for it! will find out in time how sensible this move was :P
I have felt the same way at times.... Sometimes I just have this strong feeling to run away for a vacation.... Everyone needs money..so we sell ourselves ... I wanna make a lot of it without being caught in the vicious circle..... and go set up a resort somewhere in Dui. ummm I guess if you are taking time out for salsa and stuff its good... there is just sooo much to try out in this world.. we really have short lives.... and it's ironic how much of our time goes in to petty issues and insignificant things..
Akshay: so true... so much to experience and so little time. a little scary, sometimes :) well i've taken the plunge. hope it works out fine.
Part time...great ! Striking a balance between money making and self satisfaction ! All the best for your venture :)
yus do it now that you can. communications + media sounds like an advertising type person. take it from a person who has stuck in agency for donkeys years, that after a point you CANT do it. however much you want to.
gonecase: :) thanks... will be needing it big time!
cynic:thats what i figured too, but now it turns out there's not much you can do in the morning- most classes are in the evening. yuck! so still hunting. and i was in advertising, now moved over to TV.
congrats babes!!!!
ok now thats news to yours truly :-) Good luck anyway. Its time you ticked off things on the TTD list.
Ill silently miss a full timer :-)
DC: lol! and HUG!! feeling like a paper rocket now.. nothing holding me down, but no clue where i'm headed either. but its still an awesome feeling :)
DK: so many things to do, so little time. I'm outta there! :) looks like ur the only one from the original edit team now. hey but the ladies night plans are still on!!
pretty cool that you managed to get out of this monotonous circle! Hope I could gather some courage and do something else!! :) ..I hope you started reading more books now :D
rize: yup, not as much as i would like, though. my (ahem!) salsa classes keep me busy! :) oh i love saying this!!
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