My Life… My Thoughts

After much thought and a little push from a friend, I did it. I finally summoned the courage to talk to my boss about getting a raise. Doing this can only mean two things: either I get what I want, or I get fired. I somehow managed not to get fired. Not that I got everything I wanted, but the compromise was good enough. With this, I felt like I found my old self again.

Eversince I came here, I’ve lost the fighter in me. There is much to be said about why this happened. Being a foreigner in a foreign land, I felt like my rights are limited. I felt like everyday is a struggle to prove myself. There is too much competition, and somehow it made me hold on to what I currently have. I felt like I could never afford to lose a job, that’s why I put up with whatever salary and responsibilities my current job has to offer. But lately with all the crap I’ve been getting, I decided to risk it all. But I didn’t do it carelessly. I did my homework and calculated my risks. Then I was blessed with a friend who gave me useful insights about the whole situation which somehow solidified my decision to do it. And was I glad that I did it.

I’m proud of myself. Irregardless of what the outcome would’ve been, I would still have felt the same. It’s about knowing what I want, and going for it. It’s all about following my heart thus living life to the fullest.

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