Today my mum shouted that my life is like a machine and I need to do something about it.
The question was very well timed as I had one of the roughest week at work. With entire financial industry crumbling and bringing the economy down with it has left many contemplate career in this field. More I think of it more I am convinced I belong here.
I absolutely love the drama that unfolds each day. My only regret - I am backstage crew and I yearn to be on the front stage - not to worry it is coming. Soon. But I am paying for my current lifestyle. Fewer deeper connections - that is fine with me. I have some really good friends and they have been with me for over 10 years now and I thank them for not writing me off.
I get lesser time with books, that is okay I still read a lot and only wish I could write more. Writing has taken a backseat due to my required essay writing.
So I threw back question to my mum - is it easy for her to plug out of her current life and go and do what she really wants (go to India, travel etc etc). She didn't answer but I know its not easy for her to plug out. Her presence is important for me but not critical. Yet she is unable to distance herself from us. She is more connected than I am. Atleast for me I enjoy partly what I do, I have chosen this life and I don't have major regrets.
True, my career choice has affected my social life but I am not much of an 'outgoing' person - I prefer my close friends and keep within them. I love making new contacts but at a distance.
As I plan my MBA I wonder if I should consider career shift. Absolutely not. I am on right path just wrong vehicle.
