The regional headquarter of one of the biggest MNCs globally, which is based in Singapore, expressed interest in me and shortlisted me for an interview. I would say the jobscope looks interesting, and is aligned with my interests. I guess it is probably due to my work experience in NGO and communications, plus my abiity to speak one of the regional languages, that got them interested to find out more about me. However, it would entail much travelling within the region at pretty short notice, and this can be a pro or con factor depending on how I look at it.
I believe that both sides, the interviewers and the interviewee, expressed their comments very frankly. They understood my desire to work in Thailand but cannot gurantee any eventual relocation opportunities to Bangkok. One of the them even told me that he has a Thai wife. Even though I am indeed keen to take on a new job, and one that looks promising with opportunities for career advancement, I think I will ultimately forego this opportunity, i.e. if they really want to recruit me in the end.
Even before the interview, I’ve already foreseen the various aspects of this position. I could easily guise the fact that I wish to be relocated eventually so as to up my chances, but that would be very unfair to them and to myself, because they are not getting the best employee that they can get, and I probably wouldn’t be able to perform to my utmost if my heart is constantly yearning to be in Bangkok.
So that’s life.
We have to make many decisions in life, and sometimes hard ones too, but I should be glad and thankful that I at least have the power to make a choice. I still believe there are opportunities abound out there.
And through this episode, our love grew by another notch. The thing that I really love about him, is his ability and willingness to respect my every decision, and never for once, try to sway me in any way. When he asked if I’d accept the job if we are not together, I replied I wouldn’t know. Please spare more thought for yourself and your career development, he urged. The tears started streaming down my face uncontrobally.
Silly, for all the goodness and happiness you have brought to my life, how could you not be an important consideration in my life? A door closed just means another door opened.
A job is just a job, it seldoms stays with you for life. But, a partner is for life.
2 Comments
March 24, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Aww….
April 3, 2008 at 9:36 pm
That’s very unselfish of you! If I were in your shoes, I’d probably take the job, earn the experience and have a bit of fun travelling then settle down eventually.. but as you said, a door closed is another opened.. some bid their time, some barge through a few in life