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Thursday, April 13, 2006

Well, well, well! This has been a point of dispute between me and some people lately...
 
As I'm coursing my hopefully last semester, I've already started thinking of the next step... A job.
 
Actually, I took the first step last semester, not so willingly though. How? here you go...
 
Suzan, a colleague of mine came to me one morning and asked me if I would like to get a job at translation in a renowned company. Having already worked in that domain, I was not so encouraged, but I was flattered by her recommending me to her boss though we didn't know each other very well. Encouraged by friends and family, and ashamed to disappoint the girl in our first time to deal with each other, I went to the company.
 
I met the boss, and he told me that I should pass a training period at first (which I was well aware of, having learned the details from Suzan) and that after the training period I could be hired aytomatically.
 
I was taken by the atmosphere, it seemed like a real job! the offices and stuff... So I decided to give it a shot!
 
It was only for 3 days, and for about 3 hours only aday! As short a period as it may seem, I couldn't bear it any longer! And my previous notions were confirmed: I hate office work!
 
You know, sitting in the same chair for several hours, focusing on the monitor, and doing what? translating! well, it might seem enjoyable fo rsome of you, but for me it was bordom itself!
 
Soon after I quit, people went like: WHY? some would blame me for missing out on such an opprounity. They even tried to persuade me to take that job temporarily till I find the job I want.But what if I got stuck in that career?! Why would I deplete my energy on somethign I don't like! 
 
Almost everyone gave me the same reaction, except my cousin, Nadia, who could very well identify with the situation... she only shook her head and said: I know what you mean, I've been there! 3 months at a design office, having people telling you what to draw and what colors to use... they just kill the creativity in you! She really encouraged me to stay firm in y determination to go for what I want in life... 
 
What do I want in life? Well, I don't want a job where I have to sit there all day and deal with papers and figures. I want interaction, I want to deal with minds, with people... I want to move move move! I always thought about teaching, a very noble job, especially that we need more teachers that teach because they love to teach, not because that is the only job they could get!
 
My dreams go way farther than this actually, but don't want to be hasty... one step at a time!
 
88% encoding... well, that is one reason why I wrote this post, waiting for a CD to copy =)  It's taking forever! Nighty...
 

posted by Ola Eliwat in On life @ 1:17 AM
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On April, 13, 2006 12:33 AM , hamede
from United States said:

Teachers that teach because the love to teach.
and thats v good.

On April, 13, 2006 8:00 PM , Nana
from Lebanon said:

Lolo, believe me, you don't want to be a teacher. Not in this time, not with this generation.
I hate teaching, yes I do, but I hated it only after I worked in this domain.

Good Luck dear :-)

On April, 13, 2006 10:39 PM , lizard of Oz
from Jordan said:

LOL I understand your suffering Nana :D But many teachers I know say they are so happy doing what they do, besides... I'm not thinking of being a teacher forever, in sha'a Allah!

On April, 14, 2006 6:59 AM , shy
from Ireland said:

Do a job you enjoy, I'm stuck in a job I despise for at least another 2 years cos of contract commitments

On April, 14, 2006 10:24 AM , Neverland82
from Jordan said:

Dear...Still you are young and have all these fantasies about the PERFECT JOB...To be honest there is nothing in the world called perfect...Every job and every work has it's own characteristics...You will find a job that it's near to what you want but not EXACTLY as what you want...
Unless you have your own business, you'll never find a job that will satisfy you 100%...and sometimes eventhough you conduct your own business, still you have to sacrifies in what you want in order to keep it going...

Good luck =)

On April, 15, 2006 1:24 AM , theone
from Jordan said:

well if i were you i would've taken the job at least till i find one,its better that staying home.

these days i hate this question :D what are you planing to do after this semester, my last one "inshala"

i really hate it but i keep thinking about it :D

bs nase7aa roddi 3a nana

On April, 15, 2006 4:10 PM , lizard of Oz
from Jordan said:

Shy: 2 years? my heart goes out for you! Allah y3eenek

Neverland: I know there is no perfect job, but you know, enjoying what you do makes it easier to bear it :)

Theone: mahoo it was training, ya3ni imagine, law feeha salary kan momkin!

On April, 16, 2006 8:15 PM , Iman
from United States said:

Seems hardly anyone is satisfied with what they're doing.

I enjoy my job very much - however I am at a point in which I've exhausted everything! there is nothing more that I can give to my job - and opportunity for advancement is veryy slim! that's why I am going to retire pretty soon :d

I've been thinking of starting my own business for over a year now! with a business of your own you have to have a clear goal, passion for what you're doing and constant determination! which I do of course lol ...but I cannot seem to pin point exactly what it is that i love the most :p



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