D-Day Is Coming

D-Day = Decision Day or is it Doom Day?!

The HR personnel has sent out the email to all graduate trainees, informing us that she's waiting for the final confirmation of vacancies from the JGM / department heads. Meanwhile, she wants us to reply her with our decisions (stating our top three choices for the final posting).

I will probably put Project Finance - Advisory & Finance as my first choice. That's where I am now. Although I still have no idea how real work is going to be like in the department, I think that's the closest to where I like to venture into in the future (to where I belong). Those friends who know me well enough will know "where" I am talking about - the other side of the world. I finally made up my mind, especially after talking to the guy on exchange (from JBIC). I heard from my other colleague that he will be posted to Latin America soon. No wonder he told me that perhaps there will be a chance we might meet in Latin America. How I wish my Spanish could match his (he took 6 months of the language in Salamanca)! Hopefully, I will get my opportunity soon. At least I found my direction.

Of course, not everyone has such a clear idea of where they want to be in. I was talking to a colleague, whom I know hasn't been quite happy with the job positions he has been given so far. He probably still does not know what he really wants in life. I feel sad for him. At the same time, I hope he will find himself a direction soon. I also hope the rest of the trainees could get their choices this time.

I think all the reflections done last year had done me good. My thoughts are much clearer these days. I have my plans laid out for 2008. I become more optimistic, hoping that I will achieve the goals I had set for this year.