Land of Opportunities - ?

Happy to have the day off from work which gives me the time and space to do some self-reflection and pondering.

And we had a good workout at the neighbourhood gym, each running 40 mins on the treadmill and also some weight-lifting. And at the end of the session, I lost 0.3 kg (I know, that’s due to water loss, not fats loss). Crazy Tian was running at pace 10.8 (sorry, dunno what metrics that was in) and trying her best to lose her chocolate calories. Now my shoulder muscles are aching.

Last night I took cab back home, and the taxi uncle was telling me stories (as usual) about Singaporean youths and their laziness.

The young Singaporean lot may seem restless, lazy and lack perseverance, but I feel that’s because we don’t see a clear future ahead. There are differing opinions on whether this is a land of opportunities; even if it is, grasping it needs more than sheer determination and hard work. For a rather fresh grad like me, I still can't see the direction to steer ahead. I feel it's about gaining grounds in your area of speciality, in identifying what you do best in and strive hard in that line. Each of us have our special talent. For some it's hidden, for the lucky ones they know it since young. Imagine doing something you can handle better than others, add in a little more hard work and you'll be the best in the field. Perhaps it depends on whether your best talent leads you to a lucrative career. I don't think being a superb mathematician can fetch me big bucks.

Companies no longer used to be like those in older days, where staff loyalty and seniority matter. The hire and fire mentality companies adopt encourages staff to place themselves above corporate, to continuously look out for better opportunities, be it locally or overseas. We can't be blamed for our pessimism; we were born into the career life plagued with words like retrechment, wage cuts, middle managers crisis and see for ourselves the harsh reality of life. The harder we strive for survival, the more we seek for gratitude. Sometimes when not found, we dwindle in self-indulgence and all forms of therapy such as retail and beauty. The quest for gratification in all forms is relentless, never being able to satisfy our souls. That's why the credit card bingers.

Up till now, there is still no clear direction. When will our shady tunnel light up?