De one with Double Streak of Opportunities

Lady Luck, Clovers and Horse-shoes

Most commonly, choices will come forth knocking on our doors in life. The kind of having to choose one of two or many is a pretty dreadful thing as we have to be careful in evaluating the pros and cons of both/all varying course of action we're going to undertake.

Contradicting, chances are rare in occurring along the path of our life. Great opportunities particularly. Definitely, not twice in the same day, within 3 hours' time-frame. Unless you're fortunate enough to have a lucky streak befalling on you!

Apparently, it did occurred upon me. Luck me, I must say...

Last Saturday, I went for an interview. Not really confident that I could get the accounting-related job as I myself has lack of accounting background. The interviewer, Gabriel, or the head of department himself, was a very nice and friendly person. In our conversation, he spoke from personal experience, explaining to me what he expects the candidate to be.

Luck or not, I've delightedly satisfied Gabriel with a very honest answer from me when he asked what would I do given I'm disadvantaged by my limited accounting background.

It was Saturday afternoon, no formal wear, just two person, chatting about experiences and talks of what's required of the candidate and job.

Came Monday morning, I went for another interview at Tiong Seh Building. This time round, the job offer was presented to me straight. To be even more surprised, the financial interviewer offered me a higher-than expected pay! So, not being confident I was going to get another job offer, I agreed to go onboard this current as accounts payable assistant.

Just an hour or two later, I received numerous calls from the former interviewer, Gabriel. I didn't notice this until I checked my handphone to see the missed-calls entries recorded. That moment was dreadful, like what I've described in the opening paragraph of this entry.

The later job as AP would mean higher pay and lesser work pressure. It's geographically located nearer to home, yet farther from school when my school semester starts.

The former job might get lower pay and more work pressure. It's geographically located further from home, closer to school. One very attractive thing offerable was the intense amount of exposure I'm going to get, should I join this firm.

I decided to keep to my accepted job at the later interview. I called Gabriel. He sighed in disappointment when I told him of the acceptance to the interview I've just went for, together with the pay which I was going to get.

He said something which tipped my scale of decision. I told him I'd have to reconsider my choice. Thankfully, I've not signed a letter of appointment with the later firm.

After a few minutes of letting my heart chose what it wants and immediate talks with Honey and Jasmine, I dialled Gabriel up. 2 hours later, I signed up for the job with provided higher pay and exposure. Remarkably wonderful!

Although I should be happy that I made with a double streak of chances and eventually got the job, I was somewhat kinda regretful as working would mean I've to forgo the pleasure and kiss goodbye to the holiday mood. Another worry would be whether I'd be able to manage work and studies. Hopefully, I would. Hopefully...