The FAQ

Many people asked me this question: "Why you want to work in Penang but not somewhere else like Ipoh or KL? Surely KL got more job opportunities and that it's nearer to your hometown."

I could give them reasonable reasons. I am certainly not bad in creating story. But no one actually knows what is actually running in my mind or what is the actual reason.

The major reason is, to avoid continuing being influenced by my grandmother. FYI, she is my only guardian since I was a kid. Of course I understand she cares about me a lot (I can say, "too much"); she over-protects me. And that's what I dislike. She is a big influencer to me, and she lowers down my confidence level. She takes care of everything in my life which make me feel like I'm the most useless guy in the world. She never realize it and, when I tried to talk to her about this, she couldn't understand. Generation gap - I am helpless. So what do I do? I chose to avoid face-to-face argument with her. I know this can never solve the problem but I think this is the best choice.

In fact, after more than 5 months working and staying here, I see I am competent in doing many things; my confidence boosts. I feel more valued than when I stay at my hometown.


So why Penang but not KL?

For me, I feel Penang is a very balanced place between relax and work, unlike KL which is very hectic. KL is more "complicated". :)

Well, I will go there but not now, not before I determine what's my future career path first. I'd go there because most of my old friends and cousins are there. Being alone at here makes me feel it's very important to have friends around...


FIND MY DIRECTION AND PUSH

Thanks to the company for my personal development. Thanks to the job, I am better in communication skills and impoved in EQ. There are many unfavourable moments happened here, but thank God I have a few close colleagues who are with me, including my direct leader.

I am grateful for my first half year after graduation. And my main job now is to determine my future career path, which career I really want to be in. I am not young already; I can't afford to waste any more lifetime.