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[saya22]

I told my dad that I'm considering continuing working at Kinokuniya in the Merchandising Department full-time after I finished my Masters, and instead of a show of support (my aunts were excited for me when I told them, thinking that it's the perfect job for me), my dad said, "Yes, but can they pay you befitting your MA level? If you work in a

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[arashic0804]

haha...you can take ur section back! i dont want already XD

[mona_ahmad]

I think job satisfaction is infinitely more important than monetary gain; I had a fairly high-paying job (well for a fresh grad la) just so that I could justify my Japanese Linguistics degree, but ya I hated it.

I think you should go back to Kino, and work your way up the financial ladder instead.

I actually have no idea what to do after I finish my studies...and I mean the studies after my Master's degree so ya. But I'll have at least a coupla more years to think it through haha

As you said, because of your MA and teaching experience, you'll always be able to get back into the teaching trade later in life. So go for the Kino offer.

[mona_ahmad]

Oh ya hey don't knock the classics man, they be classics for a reason yo

except Will Shakes, he sucks

ya you can quote me

[saya22]

LOL you know I didn't mean it like that. Classics are great but they're not my thing. I'm prefer the more current writings =D

[saya22]

Thanks, that's what I thought as well. It's not like I'm wasting my MA, cos I want to eventually teach. It's just that I don't want to settle down just yet, and I do sincerely like working at Kinokuniya, despite my complains. I mean, what magical job there is in the world that does not make you wanna rant anyway? Besides, all I want is a nice small apartment and a small local car (something like Kelisa), so I really think that job satisfaction is important. But try telling that to my dad D:

You still have time, and for now, look to getting into Oxford! I really, really think you can do it, honest.

Wanna meet up tomorrow? I still have your PL ya know.

[mylittlecthulhu]

WILL: I need to provide for my family.
EMMA: But provide what exactly? The understanding that money is the most important thing? Or the idea that the only live worth living is one you’re truly passionate about, Will.
- Glee

Every time I think about the passion vs. money thing I think of Glee, and Glee wins. Actually one of the reasons I asked for the MDS job was because my dad was making noises too, about my pay. (>_>) It was fine as a part-time job, but can I really live on that pay as a full timer? <- that kind of thing. So he wanted me to apply for higher paying jobs, or at least go for MDS. I told Kak Husnah that and she asked Kit & Medusa about MDS for me. Although I think my dad shouldn't really talk since he left Petronas to be a lesser-paid teacher at one point (he loves teaching), ha

[saya22]

Oh god, that's exactly what my dad provides us: the understanding that money is the most important thing. He believes that the ultimate way to survive the world is to get as high paying job as possible. Understandable cos he's an economic graduate and a businessman, but he can't seem to understand that I'm not like that. Nothing makes me happier than being with friends and books and cats. That's all. Some people reach for the sky, I'm content with being with what I love. And I do love bookselling. Even after I quit, nothing perks me up than when my friends ask me how to order books and check on the availability of books at Kinokuniya.

I also don't know how long I will stay at Kino, but for now I realize that I kept coming back despite other options, and maybe I need to give this MDS job a chance. Or else I'll truly regret letting it go.

But of course, I have a year to decide. But for now I'm really looking forward to MDS.