When Oportunities Knock

How is it that when I was actively searching for a job, there seems to be none?

Now that I am content (or so I try to convince myself) with my lot, it seems that jobs are being offered left and right, enough to make my head spin and stay up half the night trying to figure things out.

Two weeks ago, I was asked if I'd be interested in Canada. Last week, I was directed by Gigi to check out the job openings at a certain international organization, destination could be anywhere in the world. Last night, I was asked if I'd be interested in working for one of the biggest retail chain in the country.

The first job would offer better compensation and the chance to live overseas. Depending on the post I'll get, the second one could mean a chance to travel the world (or to parts of it anyway). The last one would also mean better compensation. Well, they all mean better compensation.

So, what's holding me back?

Well, the first offer would have me migrating to Canada, a country that would not be my first choice of destination (no offense to the people living in Canada) as I have this thing against COLD. And then there is also the fact that after asking me, the information stopped there. I was not able to get any more information about the "recruitment," so it could just be a fly by night company out to dupe people.

The second offer could open the world to me, it will mean leaving everybody and everything I know behind. Something I am not totally sure if I want to or can do.

The lastest offer is just better remuneration. Commuting time will be tripled, if not quadrupled. Working hours will be the same if not longer. Stress level will definitely be way up there. Extra curriculars (badmintons, dinners, movies) will be back to zero levels. For a time, things will be interesting, and then when all becomes routine, will it all be worth it?

Of the three, the third is the most practical for me; but then there's this reservation: have I still got what it takes to get there?

If I stay right where I am now, I would have the chance to develop my skills as a Medical Transcriber, something I want to do. I would have more freedom to do what I want, when I want.

Since I got cancer, my perspective have changed, so did my priorities. Living a full life is now more important to me than anything else. So the choices I make must be in harmony with that. What to do? What to do?