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Episode 12: Sometimes, we come to a point in our lives where we have to make an important decision. Sometimes, we need a lot of time to come up with a decision because we want to weigh things first.

In making a decision, we consider several factors. I remember back in college when we had to choose a “specialization”. We can choose one of these four: Multimedia, Unix, Database, Cisco, or Java. Of course, if we have to choose, we’ll think first of what is our interest. But after some time, you will come to think… “Will I learn here?”, “Will I be happy here?”, “Am I really interested?”, and any other questions that might come into our minds.

I was confused between Multimedia and Database back then. Actually, I’m interested in both. I also thought of choosing Unix because most of my friends took that specialization. I also considered Java because good opportunities come when you know Java.

But I followed my heart… I chose Multimedia, because I thought we would do graphics designs or animations there. But we were wrong! We had to do web applications! Haha. But I really enjoyed my Multimedia classes. Really.

Anyway, we can compare this in deciding for our career. Well, we might have different opinions about this. It depends where we will find happiness. Of course, who would not want to work in a well-known company? Who would not want to work in a company with lots of benefits? Who would not want to work in a company who will help you to get certified? Who would not want to work in a company where you will get a high salary?

Those are examples of the factors that most of us consider in finding a job. But if you ask me… I would be happy to work for a company where I’ll be paid the same or higher than what I am expecting, where I’ll meet new friends, where I can move comfortably and freely, and where will not get so much time from me because I want to make it a point to give time to my friends, my loved ones and of course, to myself.