I wonder though, when I'm back in Malaysia in September next year, would I be working from 8.30am-5.30pm (well actually from 7.30am because I always go to work early to avoid the traffic but that's beside the point) in a small cubicle for years? When I was an engineering consultancy intern and also working in property development enthusiastically five months before graduation, I could see a lot of weary, wrinkly faces still sitting behind insignificant desk after 10-20 years of devotion. It scared me. It still does. I hate to be typical that way.
So readers, let me know...what are you chasing for? What's the price?
Salam,
ReplyDeleteAgree! Been thinking the same thing. Every time I hear about any job opportunities I'll ask, "Hey, what the prospect of the job? What will happen for the next 10 years?" But no one can really give me a good answer. Can't wait to read your reader's view on this.
p/s: Have a nice trip ya! :-)
i knoooow,so susah nak decide...but maybe people have different priorities like family or money or power. i bet zubaidah arshad would have something to say ;)
ReplyDeleteps: thanks for the kind wish!
Why do I hear some weak echos calling for my name from somewhere foreign? Ahaaaa.. Izni, don't pull that evil voodoo trick on me OK. Thiihihihi
ReplyDeleteYou know what Izni, you have to think back, what was your goal when you chose engineering in the first place? To be academician? To be a layman that works 8 hours a day playing with numbers and measuring tools?
I was initially wanted to be a doctor. But that was more like my parent's dream than mine. So when I got into the uni, I studied engineering. It did make sense in a lot of things. You can explain how things work, and the relationship between one and another.
And if one becomes a doctor, one needs that Dr. title. And so does engineer so to speak. My goal once i joined engineering, is to have the Ir. title. It is like the holy grail for any engineers (in my opinion), and it has been my goal to get that since my very first day when I was in uni. We need the recognition for everybody to recognize that we are the qualified engineers. Engineers aren't like doctors. You can have a GPA of 2.4 and still be employed AS AN ENGINEER. Doctors are different, they have been imagined as the lots of brights and geniuses. So, the engineers have to have the Ir, for a little recognition.
I like my job. I mean I really like it. I learn a lot of things, and be able to apply what had I learnt during the college days. I always have this kind of eerie imagination that if I stop reading, and do what I am doing right now, I might be useless because i don't know the fundamentals on how does thing work. It is intimidating, seriously.
But don't get me wrong. When I say I like my job, that does not mean, that is the job that I love. I love traveling, like what you are doing right now. And I love photography, as you might see in my Facebook photo albums. Hehe. When I get back home, the very first website that I will visit, is the Natgeo website. How awesome to read and at the same time, to gape in awe the awesome pictures over there. What job in the world that can make you feel happy and get to travel to exotic places like you never dreamt of to go?
NatGeo always has been the answer. And I am chasing both dreams right now, though I know the latter might sound impossible. But impossible is the only excuse for someone who does not have the will to try.
So whatever path you choose Izni, think back, what do you really want. And don't get influenced by other factors. Think of one job that can satisfy you. And try to chase for it.
p/s: at one point, i think i really want to be a writer, but the profit margin is too low. so i backed off. haha
wow,your reply is actually looooonger than my blog entry. how i got started with engineering...if you're really smart in biology,you go for doctor/pharmacy. if you're really smart in technical/physics,you go for engineering. others would be unprofessional. and both of my parents got their ir when they were so young so that inspires me more. but my problem is i want to do so many things and exactly right now which is ridiculous so i guess i've got to set my priorities straight.
ReplyDeleteand edalia,i couldn't leave comment in your blog. so pelik.
It is not that hard to get the Ir thingy. Register with BEM, wait for three years, do some projects, get interviewed and exam, then you are good to go.
ReplyDeleteBut that little stamp that you'll get, comes along with a huge responsibility. You don't want to approve a drawing without thoroughly go through it, do you?
it is hard when you have no passion. and a very good lecturer in our department got his ir very late because you need time and effort and he was so busy with something else that he equally loved. at the end, it occurs to me that this is a small matter. if you end up disliking your decision, then choose something else afterwards. you can always go back. every experience counts. as long as you have faith and a good support, i'd say you've done well :)
ReplyDelete"It is not that hard to get the Ir thingy. Register with BEM, wait for three years, do some projects, get interviewed and exam, then you are good to go." Whoa ZA.. you're making thing ir thingy sounds so simple.
ReplyDeleteAgree, it is hard to do ANYTHING without passion. We want to try everything the world has to offer, yes? But I think I should have one 'guarantee' job, then I would do whatever I want to do. So that if I fall, I'll have a safe landing. Ugh my mum would be so relieve if she hears this..:-)
And Izni, I don't know why you couldn't leave comment in my blog. No, actually, really? You read my blog..? So honoured lah, tq!heh..
You know who am I, kn? :p
All progress is based upon a universal, innate desire on the part of every living organism to live beyond its income.
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edAlia = sahida alia: practically yes,we should have a safety net before venturing into anything risky. but some people are very bold like richard branson but then again,if everyone were to have the same attitude,there would be no balance.
ReplyDeletehafizSufyan: very true,human nature for most.
Alia, I didn't intend to make it sound simple, but should you tip toeing the right path and direction, without resorting to hitch a ride to another different path, it wouldn't be that hard.
ReplyDeletePerseverance is one of the many keys. Passion is another case. It may come as two different entities, but then if you could link it up, I don't see the reason why for not being able to reach your own goal.
ZA and Izni: Understood..! Thanks, you guys.. :D
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