a deep conversation is good.
somehow, it might lead you to a miserable decision in your life.
And last night, along the journey back to KL, i had it one. with my eldest brother. the one who never gave up advising me how importance to have plans in life.
Talking about my future;
“do u want to practice as an architect or do you wanna go for another options?”
“YES. I wanna practice. i love designing. I’m giving myself 1 year to prepare for my Part 2”
Confidently, i answered.
Then there were started all the strategies and plans. He advised me to collect as much qualifications as possible, in a shortest time for let say; before i hit 30?
“grab LAM, RIBA or even MIM when u are still young. Focus on how to achieve it. Anything other than that, put it aside. Once u have these qualifications, then u will be able to demand. Because u know, working in construction & consultation field promises u low and slow salary increment.Unless, u are the big boss. Or the partner. That’s why you have to choose;- am i chasing after money or challenges.”
I’m chasing after men.
Hee kidding. Ok,ok. Serious.
There it is! Those last words made me stuck.
No, not stuck.
But putting me in misery mode.
It IS a big decision. Of course i want both.
He added;
“ to me, oil and gas is still the first rank for the highest paid job. And they do have drafting & design positions. Suits for fresh grad like you”
sigh~
seriously he managed to put me in the junction of lifetime-desire-pop quiz.
Money?
Challenges?
Yes i want money.
But i don't really like challenges.
Not too much, at least.
But i do love designing too.
It’s like a huge responsibilities on your shoulder just right after u got your degree in architecture. I seriously want to ‘renovate Malaysia’ (big dream!) i hate seeing unaesthetic buildings and ugly houses in our country. I seriously do. And when i got my degree in architecture, as if i have a qualification saying ‘yes you are the ONLY one we trust to erect beautiful buildings for our daily usage'. Everyone is counting on me to introduce unique and attractive buildings. Ceh perasan! But that’s what i feel. I did not take a degree for granted. I HAVE to do my part in community. Right?
As for now, the decisions are:
somehow, it might lead you to a miserable decision in your life.
And last night, along the journey back to KL, i had it one. with my eldest brother. the one who never gave up advising me how importance to have plans in life.
Talking about my future;
“do u want to practice as an architect or do you wanna go for another options?”
“YES. I wanna practice. i love designing. I’m giving myself 1 year to prepare for my Part 2”
Confidently, i answered.
Then there were started all the strategies and plans. He advised me to collect as much qualifications as possible, in a shortest time for let say; before i hit 30?
“grab LAM, RIBA or even MIM when u are still young. Focus on how to achieve it. Anything other than that, put it aside. Once u have these qualifications, then u will be able to demand. Because u know, working in construction & consultation field promises u low and slow salary increment.Unless, u are the big boss. Or the partner. That’s why you have to choose;- am i chasing after money or challenges.”
I’m chasing after men.
Hee kidding. Ok,ok. Serious.
There it is! Those last words made me stuck.
No, not stuck.
But putting me in misery mode.
It IS a big decision. Of course i want both.
He added;
“ to me, oil and gas is still the first rank for the highest paid job. And they do have drafting & design positions. Suits for fresh grad like you”
sigh~
seriously he managed to put me in the junction of lifetime-desire-pop quiz.
Money?
Challenges?
Yes i want money.
But i don't really like challenges.
Not too much, at least.
But i do love designing too.
It’s like a huge responsibilities on your shoulder just right after u got your degree in architecture. I seriously want to ‘renovate Malaysia’ (big dream!) i hate seeing unaesthetic buildings and ugly houses in our country. I seriously do. And when i got my degree in architecture, as if i have a qualification saying ‘yes you are the ONLY one we trust to erect beautiful buildings for our daily usage'. Everyone is counting on me to introduce unique and attractive buildings. Ceh perasan! But that’s what i feel. I did not take a degree for granted. I HAVE to do my part in community. Right?
As for now, the decisions are:
- grab as many qualifications as possible.
- gain experience in management & construction & design
- find ways to make partnering
- or setup my own firm.
Full of challenges.
Especially no.3 and 4.
I hate it.
But hey! Be passionate! Dream big! You can do it.
YES I CAN DO IT.
*Hands on floor, walking off the corridor.. . . .*
Oh wait!
If ever one day i dont wanna practice, and maybe i’ll try anything other than consultations, i’ll be fine, right? I didnt wasting time collecting qualifications right?
How i wish someone will nod and say – ‘Yes, you’re going to be just fine’ -_-!
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