diary of the young and restless

I wrote something a few months back about the Young and Restless, that is nous (that is us). This past week alone, I've heard from five friends their aspirations, grumblings and decisions regarding their careers. Consider these five cases (let's assume they're all guys):

1. Aspired for years to join the Big 4 auditing firms. Less than a year after finally getting in he decides he's had enough and wants to leave for good.

2. Worked for a few years in the Big 4, but left (presumably because he couldn't stand it too) to join a GLC. Now he's sick of his job and wants to go back to Big 4, but will quit without a job even if he couldn't.

3. Went on attachment to learn the trades of his chosen field. But a year after finishing his attachment, he decided he's had enough of the world outside and goes into teaching.

4. Works for one of the biggest companies in the world, and reportedly one of the best to work for. But he's not too happy too and wants a change.

5. Worked for a few years in a cushy job and decided to leave. After joining the wicked outside world for 3 months, he's feeling really miserable now.

And these are just the case studies from this past week alone. I could quote you even more examples, including that of yours truly, from the past year or so.

I'm not a career consultant, nor a therapist, but what's my point here? Well, can't you see what's common from the examples above? The thing is, we're seldom satisfied with what we have, and wish for something else. But after getting that something else, we often find ourselves back to square one wishing for other things again.

Anyway, I think that's inevitable sometimes. Because if you've never tried, how would you know if that's really the thing you want, non? What's important is that if you want something, go for it! Just make sure you don't regret your decision in future, whether you end up better off or worse off. Personally I'd rather have tried and failed, than lead a life of what-ifs (I know, very cliche).

Most importantly, remember to have fun while you're at it! :D