A time go give and take

Decision; Influence; Constraints; Uncertainty

These are a couple of factors which I tend to overlook yet speculate upon especially at times when I really don't need to! Frustrating yet crucial. 

I have mentioned before that my goal was to build my career in the telecomms/mobile technology industry with hopes to shape this industry in the future. That is my ultimate career aspiration period. 

But why is it that I lost track of this goal? Did I forget? No! Did I just lost interest? NO!!

It was due to several factors:

PERCEPTION: I had the perception that it was all techy stuff which shaped the industry. IT IS NOT! It is true to say that people may build the largest boat with this being on the the greatest feat of mankind. But what use is this boat if it was never used in the first place? What use of it if no one ever knew or was unable to use it at all? 

I see this the same way in the telecomms industry. We serve not only to give you the best technology, but also to ensure we do it in the best way possible and in the most creative yet novel manner you could ever imagine. 

So what happened along the way? I was weak in the technical discipline. I lost focus and perhaps it also skewed my career aspirations. I seeked alternatives which I never considered before. Yes I would agree this is a form of which an individual grows and develop. Well this happened to me and I started looking into management consultancy. The incident which sparked this was the talk by Accenture back in 2009. I sat in for the company presentation and I was astonished by the contribution of a corporate firm not only in the corporate world but more importantly in the telecomms industry. Food for thought at that point. Adding to that, Mr. Stockley (Entrepreneurship fellow) inspired me by telling us that consultancy is a channel to open more doors. So that was a very compelling factor that I COULD find what I am passionate about then.

I started looking into consultancy jobs for the next 2 years. The result? I have failed in every single case interview. I felt as if I wasn't fully equipped. My mind was not tweaked to fully accept this method of critical thinking which is crucial for all consultants no matter his field of interest. In a sense, I was INADEQUATE. I believe all I can do for now it so practice and practice but the doors have seemingly shut itself or rather....... I have allowed the doors to shut. Bummer T.T

On a brighter note, I soon realized my long term goals (concurrently to say the least). Even if I stepped into the world of consultancy, I would want to see myself contributing in the telecomms industry as an end game. So the question is...... WHY not just do it from the start? And I have gotten my answer. 

To the ME in a few years down the road. Did you realize your dreams? Or did you let your dreams manifest YOU instead?

Nevertheless, I am very grateful for the opportunity with blue-green. I have heard that it is a really awesome programme and I am truly looking forward to it. Adding to that, the people are just astoundingly fantastic! These are the people who have made such a great impact in my life within just a short time frame. I am truly thankful for this opportunity by itself.

Time to hit the books for the final show down.

Until next time ;)