Dilemma at Work

Circa: Some time in February

Today is the last day at work of my officemate. Tonight, he can sleep as late as he can, hang out with friends, watch television all he can, then wake up tomorrow whatever time he wanted. He won’t bother getting up early, he won’t skip breakfast, he won’t get annoyed on morning rush traffic and won’t worry on getting thru the crowded train. He won’t get an early sermon from the boss and follow ups on pending works. This can last for weeks because he longs for some rest. At office, the operation must go on, so the staffs left will have to back up the job while waiting for the replacement. Different scenario might happen then.

First, the worker will get the load and do the job seriously hoping he’ll get compensation. It doesn’t happen normally though. Thus, he’ll get tired and will think about resignation too. Another thing that might happen must be, the worker will be assigned to do the work, continue the job like the usual, will get tired and will complain, yet optimistic enough that he can still manage the task given to him. He will think of resignation but chose to go with the flow because he values the company. Another scene can be a staff who gets the turnover work will do what he only wants until the replacement comes and he’s back to his regular work routine that he thinks just enough with the salary he is getting. And since wasn’t a satisfied employee, he’ll quit the job.

People don’t get fulfilled easily. Some took so long to land on their dream job yet in the middle of the practice, they realize it’s not really what they want. This must be related to the saying, “finding your passion”. They’ll back to start and search for the happiness they desire, that they thought they’d already find when they landed that previous job. Just like in all other aspects like love, college, even gadgets or perfume. This may be the reason why choices existed and why there are bad and good choice. Although there are many aspects that are still to be consider, like the chances, and the timing, it’s just how you will look at it. Life can be tragic, sad, challenging but that’s the same reason why life is amazing.

Days from now, my friend will have to start again with his pursuit of finding the right career. Some already find it, some were confused if they really have found it, and others are still on their journey to finding it.  Just like in love, college, gadget, or perfume. 

God is indeed surprising us with his plans. You just have to deal with it and thank him for everything, because it has a reason, a perfect reason why we exist.