New Zealand's Mount Taranaki. Photo swiped from: BluehourphotoWe have officially declined the New Zealand job offer.
Well actually, hubby did sign the contract at first. But while waiting for the supporting documents to arrive so we can lodge our visa applications, we had a change of mind. And it wasn't about the salary that made us really change our mind. We did consider everything.
Sure, NZ offers a quality life. Sure, the job there is permanent. Sure, it is a lot of Filipino's dream to live in NZ. But is it our dream too?
Some people would think we're fools for letting this opportunity pass. And they might be right too. But to go to NZ just because everybody is clamoring to go there is not wise either.
Speaking for myself, it was one of the hardest decision I have to make. I know NZ offers stability and as I have said above, quality of life. It will also give me the opportunity to don pretty coats and boots (one of my dreams..hehe). But I also know that if we go to NZ, I will have a hard time finding a job. Besides being jobless for almost three years now, my skills aren't really the skills NZ is looking for at the moment. I would either have to continue being a SAHM or be contented working part time, which will be fine. Hubby's salary will be enough to support the family and save some for the rainy days.
But my brother asked me this "What if Eric gets sick (knock on wood), will you be able to earn as much as him?" I have to agree this makes the most sense. How can I earn as much as him? My skills are not technical, I will be useless in NZ.
But going back to our dream, is NZ a part of it? Yes, we'd be financially stable there but is that what we want? Haughty as it may sound but the answer is no.
Our dream is to be financially independent. We couldn't do that if we are dependent on hubby's salary and mine (if I ever get a job) only. The only way to be financially independent is to go into business.
And that's what we are going to do. It is a risk and a sacrifice but I know that if we succeed it will be sweeter than any other job offers hubby might have. And besides nothing beats living in the Philippines, including traffic, political drama and all.
We can always visit NZ anytime, can't we?
7 comments:
hi josiet, found your blog while i was bloghopping for pinays in KL.
tough choice there, but as long as you and your hubby are aligned, then i firmly believe things will work out. good luck with the business venture!
yeah it was. thanks for dropping by :)
Well I have been following your progress and its good to hear you have decided on what you want to do. Only you know what is right and I wish you all the best. It doesnt mean that it has to be the end of it all, you never know you might find yourself on this roundabout again one day.
I have always stood by 'to have thought it means to have already decided'. Good luck xx
That's a tough one. I commend you and your husband for a well-thought move and the inner strength. Yep, we can't have it all. If it's really God's plan, everything will fall into place.
hi josiet. magkasing edad pala babies natin. yours looks so much bigger in the photos kasi. =) yes, we should definitely meet up.
oh, feel free to email me at steph.sarah.tan@gmail.com =) so we can coordinate in private.
it must have been a tough choice to deal with. good luck to your plans of owning a business. nothing is sweeter than being your own boss.
i was blog hopping when i found your blog. i love it, and be coming back for more updates. have a wonderful day.
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