Work oh Work
Posted in family, life, work and tagged with creative, work on 06/26/2009 12:06 am by Nadiah AlwiJust now, I met my Dad, a man of almost 63 years old with his past long experience as an employee.
While me, I’m a work at home mom. For the time being, I’m not planning to go back working at the office after being sent home last February because the company was in crisis.
And, you know what he asked me?
“Don’t you apply again?”
I was silent for a few seconds. Then, I answered, “No.”
“Why?”
“If I do apply and get hired again, I can’t take other jobs the way I do now.”
Currently I work for someone, building an online store. I only work from Monday to Wednesday, 9 to 5, from home. So, Thursday to Sunday, I can take other jobs — mostly translating.
My Dad was speechless. He knows that when I made my decision, no one can change that but me.
So, hopefully, my plan works, so he doesn’t ask again. I know he was only being a caring Dad.
And, I went to an exhibition today. I learned that by being creative you can survive. You don’t have to work for other people. I love the idea.
Hope I can be THAT creative.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:44 AM
I would love to be like you :D. But same as your dad, I think my parents would be the same
July 1st, 2009 at 2:42 AM
nadiah… wow, you’re one brave woman. One is not fully independent if they still work for somebody. I still work for somebody.. but i’m always inspired by stories like yours. Insya Allah my dream will come true! Creativity rocks..! :):)
July 1st, 2009 at 6:18 PM
@ Otty: well…there will be time for you, Ty.
@ Nadia: Amin. I still work for others, too. But, who knows, one day…