Increasingly I am surprised by the change in priorities by my friends/ colleagues when it comes to choosing between careers and family. I have friends/ colleagues who are go-getters when it comes to career. I have seen the utmost dedications when it comes to work and career progression. Most of them at this stage are single or recently married.
In moving on with life and opportunities, many compromise from pursuing big opportunities such as overseas posting and higher pay elsewhere but greater responsibilities to concentrating on being there for their loved ones and families. This applies to both men and women. Increasing, career is less important than family regardless of gender.
Which brings to my opinion that, no matter how much we put into our careers, there is always a bigger room for the ones we love. I’ve always had the mindset that given the opportunity, one would drop whatever to pursue that much awaited opportunity to “fly-high” in our careers. This turns out otherwise in reality.
A very good friend of mine, whom I have worked with at one time, recently found a life companion after a long pursuit in finding one. I asked him about what he thought about his future plans would be with regards to his career move. He simply replied, it is not important anymore. What’s important is that he is able to settle down and share his life with someone, despite an opportunity for a salary of USD 10k!
What would be more important? A career or family? With my recent restructuring of priorities, I choose family. Though my choice is as such, there is still some small allocation towards career.
What kind of life would one live if most of their time and energy is channeled to their work, never being able to see the light of day and riddled with office politics and work problems. One has to face the fact that the ride is never smooth on the journey up the career ladder.
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3 comments:
well in my opinion kan.. our generation are influenced by the environment that we were brought up in.. meaning, most of us grew up with maids and bibiks while our parents were busy with their careers. hence, we realised that we don't want our children to face such similar situation. that's y u see young couples nowadays focus more on their family than their careers (or maybe try to balance both worlds)
hmmmm.... Binx - well said.
With a new job, almost half the pay of what I was getting in June05, I have no regrets for quitting my high flying job to stay home to guide my son, 3 months prior to his UPSR exams.
Anyway, I must thank my parents - I am what I am today because of their sheer patience, their love, their guidance and commitment to ensure that I turn out alright (with or without the bibiks).
Going through the cycle - this time as parents ourselves..... we learn from experiences, and with such experiences, we do the best that we could with our children (with or without the bibiks).... but with more time with our children, nonetheless.
binx: interesting point of view. What I am really surprised is to see more men being more focused on family rather than career. More and more people treasure family quality time rather than time at work.
leilanie: I guess money does not compensate the finer things in life.. Our loved ones
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