In The End, It Was Soo Simple

I made a decision yesterday to join the IT company which has made me an offer. Initially, I rejected the offer because I didn't think it was as good as the one which I am currently enjoying. I've even almost secured a position in another department. However, during a performance appraisal session with my section manager on Monday, it suddenly dawned on me that I truly am enjoying working as an IT professional and I know I am good at it. It's not about being overconfident or what but I realise that this is something that I want to do and do well in it. Of course, it is important to work in a secure company but in order to excel, I must have that one thing in myself, if not I'll just put in a mediocre performance. And that one thing is passion.

In the end, the way I made a decision was quite simple actually. I set aside all the external factors like compensation, benefits, job security and concentrated on what I myself can do or change. And the only thing I can control is how I go about doing things. I love what I am doing so why do I have to stop doing it even though it is in another company. I don't have to care what other people say because I'll be the one doing the job. I truly believe that if I do well, and my other colleagues do well too, there is no reason why the company cannot excel? In the end, it is up to yourself. So, after much thought and deliberation, I then decided that I will instead accept the offer and I've told my friends and the boss that I will be joining the company, instead. And to tell you the truth, I feel so light as though a heavy burden has been lifted off my shoulders. Actually, I am not really looking forward to join the new dept because I've been there before and the work environment was not something I think suits me.

The coming months will definitely be challenging but I'll take it one day at a time and put my best effort. The most important thing is for me to enjoy the work and cherish the challenge.