No Regrets

Laguna, Philippines
January 4, 2016 1:40am CST
After more than 13 years working, I decided to be a full time working student, a wife and a mother. Then after another 3 years, I resigned from my job as QA team leader and focused with my studies and kids. I have graduated honors and said, I have to have my work again before my graduation...and I did it. I graduated while working as an application support engineer. However, after 2 months, I realized that I really want my previous nature of work so I resigned and again had another job as QC head in less than 2 weeks. Things went well but I still want more. I really want to experience working abroad to earn more and help my brothers and sisters financially. So I resigned after 2 months and tried my luck abroad. Two weeks after, my husband begged and made me go back to them saying, "I love you. I cannot live without you by my side. We need you more than anything else. Come back to us"...That made me cry somehow for so many things in mind - Love, family, goals, but what struck and made me realized most was contentment. Yes, a lot of people say it's too regretful for me starting when I have resigned from my first ever job. I even let go a chance for a higher position when I became a QC head. I spend a lot of money going abroad but came back nothing..etc. But deep in my heart and mind right now, my whole body system says it's not! There is just one thing I have realized since then - that I am with God who is Loving and so Knowing and Giving! He really knows my heart and gave me and let me experience all that I hope for in life. He made me realized how much my family worth is for me, how I really wanted to send love for my husband and kids rather than sending them a lot of money and chocolates, how to be contented and grow with what I have...and how to give thanks to Him who guides me through my journeys. And this makes me no regrets at all!
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@Missmwngi (12927)
• Nairobi, Kenya
5 Jan 16
I believe you made the right choice, Family means alot
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@paigea (35678)
• Canada
4 Jan 16
I think I would have made the choice to go back to my family too.
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@Shyamalaa (525)
• Udaipur, India
4 Jan 16
Striking a balance between career and family can be very. challenging.particularly for a woman. I'm glad you chose to go back to your family!
• Laguna, Philippines
4 Jan 16
Yes @@Shyamalaa really challenging...but so fulfilling! ??
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
5 Jan 16
We have choices all of our life and making decisions is not supposed to be easy. But it is a learning experience. You sound like you are a determined woman with the strength to do anything she wants to. That is a good thing. The decision is yours so enjoy your life and your family and life will lead you where you want to be.
@Shiva49 (26200)
• Singapore
4 Jan 16
Though I do understand those pursuing their careers and goals in professional life, I understand too your priorities in life. I too followed the same way putting family first. Money is never enough for some, but just enough for most who want balance in life - siva
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