| 4:51p |
a new job? what else is new.
As some of you know by now, I have a new job. Once again, I realized that I was happiest when I was editing and writing so I took the offer of a venture-capitalist funded U.S. company that delivered knowledge solutions. True to form, it’s a start-up company (No, I haven’t gotten over my addiction to start-ups) so aside from being editor-in-chief, I also do a lot of product development and process management.
I got a simultaneous offer from another start-up company that was a lot higher than what I am currently getting. Although the corporate whore in me wanted to take the offer so badly, I decided against it because I’ve had it with trying to change what I do for a living simply because I want to earn more. I know my current career path doesn’t pay much but it’s what I do and I’m good at it.
I have plans to move to a condominium unit in Salcedo Village by September so to add to my income, I write poker articles on the side and do Internet Marketing for my former company. With my hours at the shop, I guess you can say my days are pretty filled up. The strange thing though is that I don’t feel as tired as I used to. To think I am doing so much more now and the pressures of my new job is far greater than how it was in my two more recent companies.
You might think this leaves me with little time for a social life. The strange thing is, that really isn’t the case. Even I am surprised at just how much you can fit in a day. I’ve been seeing my friends more often (even finding time to attend Jardine’s Graduation Party last Saturday and Rizzie’s Birthday Party tonight), visiting my family once in a while, hanging out with the girlfriend more, going to church regularly, and even reading more (if that was even possible since I already read way too much).
I’ve been doing pretty well over-all except when it comes to the battle with my weight. After I quit smoking, my weight has ballooned. I’ve been trying to go on a low carb diet but unfortunately, it’s hard to stick to it when fast food options are so limited. Since I spend 95% of my waking hours outside my home, I no longer get to cook unless it’s food at the shop (which I am admittedly so sick of). So I’ve made a resolution to exercise and here’s hoping I stick to it this time.
So that’s my life right now. Until next time. |