Sep 19, 2007 01:40
The world works in many wonderful ways, one night i was getting myself ready to become a boss of a family business, the next i'm out of the business and became jobless.
My family runs a agriculture business, mainly started by my grandpa and his relatives helped out. I came to age and joined him in running the business for a year. The business gradually depended on me, like my grandpa had. But my attitude wasn't right, neither was I appreciated when my mom and I were the only two engines of the tedious business.
I am 23 this year, spent two years in the airforce and have wasted one year in the business. I couldnt save money because I got my wages on a daily basis, and i felt useless because no matter how you put it, I am still a farmer. Taking over the business would have been viable if i had enough support and financial muscle to expand it until it becomes self efficient. I took one whole night while my girlfriend was sleeping thinking about my decision to take over the business that night. I wanted to become my own boss, it has been a dream since I was young, But when i compared the pros and cons, i figured that i need to see the world outside of the farm in order to succeed in becoming a successful person. I could see the disappointment in my girl's eyes when I told her about my decision to look for a job outside and forgo the opportunity to take over the business. I dont blame her, it will be a dream to be with someone who owns a business. After much explaining that even if i do carry on the family business, it doesnt mean i will be rich and successful. What i need now, at my age, is a job that will build my future and networks, because only through going out to slog will i be able to treat her better. Being my own boss will mean working 24/7, no weekends, no leaves and no MCs, I do not want to neglect my girlfriend and my family in pursue of something that might fail anytime because of my inexperience.
She understood my reasons, thank god. I had the biggest inner struggle that night. I am a man with dreams and ambitions, staying at the farm didnt help me realise any of them, except for making my life slightly rosier. I shall chase my ambitions of being rich and driving my first Civic now. Thanks for understanding and sticking with me, i will make you proud within one year's time.
AND TO THESE FEW PEOPLE..........
my two loving uncles: FUCK YOU. stop pushing the blame to everyone who has been covering your fat unfilial asses. the one taking care of your dad are the people you are threatening now. SO FUCK OFF before i lose my bloody cool and make your life a living hell.dont use your fucking mouths to utter nonsense, they are better off chewing on faeces.
gramps: you are the one providing for me in the past year, i doubt you will ever see this but i just want you to know that i apprecite all you've done for me. job, money, time, everything. thank you.
mama: you my nag alot and bitch alot, but you've done too much for me. thank you.
zhuangling: thank you dear.