I've been thinking about it a lot lately. In fact, I’ve thought about it before I got married in June last year. At that time, I thought that my husband would be in Kerteh for at least two to three years before he transfers to KL so I was reluctant to leave my KL job. Another reason (or excuse?) not to move to Kerteh is that I feel it would be very difficult for me to secure a job there. After graduated from UPM, I sent out resumes to more than 50 companies but only managed to get 2 interview calls and eventually 1 job offer. 2 out of 50 = 4% chance of getting a job. I think the combination of my degree and masters degree somehow did not appeal to them. Hmmm... So yesterday after talking to my MIL in the living room I walked to my room and lie on the bed. I stared at the ceiling and it got me thinking, how long will I be far from my husband? How many months more will it take for me to move to Kerteh to be with my lifetime partner? Then it hit me - I want to move to Kerteh as soon as possible. No more weekend meet ups and weekend wifey title. I called my husband immediately and Alhamdulillah he sounded very happy over the phone. We agreed that I will tender resignation end of January 2010, which means I would be transferring to Kerteh by April, InsyaAllah.
Never in my life had I made such a big decision. Transferring to KL would be letting go my three thousand something per month pay job. But THAT doesn't really matter coz I’m not that 100% content with my current job anyway. What matters most is the thought of telling my parents the intention which I don’t think they can accept it wholeheartedly. You see, my parents have been trying really hard to keep their kids close to them. All three of my siblings are staying in houses that were bought by my father and all are within walking distance from my parents’! To add to that, my mom would usually sound upset when I mention the “what-if-my-husband-needs-to-stay-a-lil-bit-longer-and-I-want-to-move-to-Kerteh" question to her. So, I don't even think they'd approve at all. Darn! Now I’ve got to plan how to tell them in the most persuasive and subtle way.
Nonetheless, I'm so excited and ecstatic about it! I hope I will have a better life and be a better person there, InsyaAllah.
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i know i know, this has become a personal blog.
