voicing thoughts aloud

Went Dempsey Hill 2 nights ago. My 2nd time there. My 1st time was more than 3 years ago and man, it has changed so so much.

Was at Dome with hubby and his ex-classmates from Shatec, all guys. My first time meeting most of them, in fact. Was mostly listening to them chat about life, food, restaurants, service industry etc. A conversation with people who work in the service industry is such a nostalgic experience. I enjoyed myself very much, coz I used to be in F&B myself and it brought back all the nice memories of my times working in restaurants. :D

But working in F&B is really a 吃力不讨好的工作, i.e. a job that doesn't pay well enuff for the effort you put in. I guess one doesnt need much qualifications to become a service staff, but it's a lot of physical effort. And when one starts a family, F&B hours are really very undesirable.

I wonder if i can picture myself working till i retire in the current workplace. Been here for 4 months already and everything has been pretty ok. Workload is way cool, to the point of retardation. thatz all i can say :) guess u can see the pros and cons in there.

This job is ideal for me at the current moment as I need a job where I can knock off on time for my studies and family. After I graduate, hubby should be embarking on his master's and I will also need the same kind of job too, to spend time with my darling girl.

:) The reason why i left my previous workplace is because that job stressed the hell out of me and it gave me no energy for anything else after work. As I was embarking on my degree, i decided to start working here coz the workload is light. I needed to balance up and spend more time on my studies and family. because to me, i no longer need a so-called career or climb up the corporate ladder. My career and passion now is to bring up my girl in the best way possible and to lead a Christian life of influence and impact.

No doubt my previous job gave me a great sense of achievement and a high level of self-esteem. But I guess I need to prioritize.

i've been blabbering. forgive me. it's a woozy afternoon here.

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anyway i need to get down to revising for my exam soon! argh. ok, tonight?