Another Step...

It might be too late but I might just try it out. I have been thinking it for years, but I really didn't have the passion to pursue a higher education. It was seven years ago that I was faced with a question that would have changed my entire career, when our Dean asked me that if I want to continue teaching in college, I would need to take my Masters.

Then the inevitable happened, I was hired as a Trainer for a growing coffee chain company in Saudi Arabia. It was an easy choice, I wanted the job! My pay is double of what I am receiving in the Philippines and I would still be doing what I learned to like doing. When I got the job, I never thought of taking Masters because I was loving what I was doing. I was also thinking that Masters will not be helpful in my career that was steadily getting better. I gained the trust and respect of people around the company, my pay increased and I was reporting to the President of the company. I had pressures in my job, but I was loving what I was doing.

This was until I left a job that I loved to do for love. It was a bold move! I talked with my family and friends of my decision of leaving the company because of someone. In the end, I left the company and went to another country to mend a broken heart, but in the end it didn't work for my personal life and career. I didn't really like the jobs that I had and I was lost, until I made a call to be back to my previous company in Saudi Arabia, but I would instead work in Malaysia.

While working in Malaysia, the thought of taking Masters came back to me. I was thinking that if I decide to leave the company, I would be teaching again. But, then again, before I can teach, I would need to take my Masters.

I asked for advice from my colleagues about taking my Masters and they were all encouraging me to go for it. As I had free time in the evenings, I can use this time for something that will be valuable for me in the future. Rather than just sitting all night long at the house, I can go to classes instead.

But, the questions that stop me to pursue my Masters are:

1. How would this benefit me in my future?
2. Would I be able to focus on my work and studies?
3. Do I have the drive and passion to study Masters?
4. Do I have the money to pay for my studies?

I hope I can find the answers, as I am still 50/50 on taking my Masters! I love to have, but then again...