I.M.Patient

Patience is not one of my virtues. Especially when I hear: "We will call you within one to two weeks."

Why can't companies burst my bubble right after the interview or presentation? Why can't they just say: "We are sorry to inform you but you are not qualified" or "We are sorry to inform you that we cannot match the salary you are asking?" Why make me wait?

September has been my job hunting month. I told myself that if I don't get job offers before the end of the month I will go fulltime studying next semester. However, just this week, when the month is nearing its end, I have two standing offers (an OD officer position with Ambergris and a Senior Training Analyst post with DELL) from two companies far far better than my former company. Now, it's altogether more confusing.

Humans are intrinsically never satisfied, apart from being naturally impatient. I was never happy with what I was getting. And never will be. And I am resolved that perpetually, I will always crave for my lion's share of the meat. And I do not find anything wrong with that. Continuous desire for a better life is not bad at all. This is what we are designed to have – a better place in this world. So why would I let blinded loyalty, lack of self worth, and an inaccurate assessment of my capabilities keep me from venturing in far more daring endeavors.

To cut my babbling short, within this week, just before September ends, I will get to choose among options that may or may not alter my career – and my life. Bottom line, my perennial impatience paid off. Whichever path I decide to take, ultimately it is far better than the trails I have left.

I am happy I am impatient.