Career Change

So the last few months has been interesting to say the least. I have relocated with my family to Australia after 8 years in Malaysia, and instead of doing schedules, managing production and attending strategic planning meetings, I am now selling Lotto, making burgers and managing an all-in-one shop.

To many, that may sound like a step backwards. And to be honest, it has happened a lot sooner than I had planned. However, this was always the ultimate plan - to get out of mining, join the family business I have been a silent partner in for the last 4 years, and be with my family each and every day, raising our children in a country environment.

Even though my previous employer owes me a small fortune that I am not sure I am ever going to see. Even though I am constantly concerned that our financial situation is not stable enough for me to not have to worry. Even though I am out of my comfort zone and no longer earning the big bucks, I am happy. HAPPY!!! I have my wife's residency application in, the kids are all citizens, my eldest is enrolled in school for next year, and we are all healthy, and together.

We'll make this work. Maybe one day I will go back to mining, perhaps. But if I don't, I am not concerned. I am just happy to be here, in our own house, with my beautiful wife and amazing children, with a steady job, in a peaceful and friendly town, and with few complications. Life is good. Life doesn't always go the way we intend it to, but we must adjust, and ride the waves that come our way. I think I'm doing an OK job of that, and as I said, I am happy.

I have achieved a major goal.