It had become obvious for a while that I love my “job” (working with animals) outside of office hours much more than my office hours job. I was lucky to be posted to the UK, not many have that kind of opportunity like I do and I ALWAYS thank God for it. I’ve also posted before “why me?” of all the master holders in my office, why a mere post grade like me? Of course God thinks much more worth of me than what I think He thought of me. I join Johnson & Johnson as a secretary and had worked my ass up to where I am today, a corporate planner. Nothing very ”big” that worth mentioning or be proud of but still something that worth stroking my pride once in a while.
I was struggling a lot with staying in my job or leaving as I still have two families behind me pending for my support; the 2 legged and the 4 legged family. I cant simply throw in the towel and walked off leaving them in the limbo. But I am also miserable enough to be depress with spending so much time in doing what I dont like. I feel like I am wasting my time! After many soul searching, deep considerations, talking to people and praying (of course!!) I decided to give it a go. DO WHAT I LIKE TO DO WITH PAY!!
I was trembling after talking to my boss of my decision. She was shock too and sent me off to think carefully for a week. After a week, with lots of courage, I told her, I am not changing my mind. The feeling after that was like scare at the same time excited and worry! But it will be no end if I were to back out again, I know myself better. I ask myself why not try working with another company, maybe after 6 years here I no longer finds the sparks. But I am very sure, I will be back to the starting point of misery if I were to work for another company!
So by ending 2008, I’ve signed up for a canine massage course with Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies (ICAT) just to explore if I like it. The long ride all the way from Maidenhead to Devon was worth it. By ending 2009, I’ve completed the diploma course and pending for graduation this year. In ending 2009, I too taken up a course in animal hydrotherapy with Greyfriars Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Referral Centre in Surrey. The more I learn about hydrotherapy, the more I am convinced that this is it. I’m in. By mid this year, I am already a qualified Animal Hydrotherapist!
The road ahead is really uncertain but I am sure it will be a fruitful one (with God’s blessings and your support). I like freedom, but freedom comes with a price. I hope I can afford it and live to tell to pursue your dreams even in your mid life. Tomorrow will be my last day in the office’ with the company who had seen my two teenagers through secondary school and paid for the many stray cats’ sterilisation and medical fees. I have many leaders to thank for… what is ahead is only God, friends and me. It’s scary but on the same note, it’s exciting.
Wow!!! Wish you all the best
Thank you my friend, still needing your prayers and good thoughts for support!
Always enjoyed reading what you wrote. I’ve 2 cats 4 rabbits, 6 gp and 60-70chinchillas. Sometimes i also wished i could give up my present job and take on a part-time job. Hope we can meet or chat in future. Good luck
Hello Catherine, thanks for dropping by and your well wishes! You can drop me email via fb.
Wow, 60-70 chin is A LOT. How do you keep them all cool?
My decision is not with a lot of thinking and guts. Still trembling but I also didnt want to regret, if it fails, I still can go back to work. I think only we step out than we’ll know if we can make it or not, thinking alone wont tell much.
Actually i think have more than that. Nowadays i don’t keep track of the nos. They are kept in a air-condition room. Alot of work. i’ve not been for a holiday for 10 yrs. Everyday is cleaning day. If they are sick i don’t get much sleep. I kept quite a bit of medications at home so i don’t have to rush to the vet straight away if they are sick.
Congratulation for claiming your freedom. I was at the same crossroad 4 years ago. Please contact me if you are keen to see if we can work together. Check out our website, and contact me (Josiah) directly. Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks and sorry on the late reply. Notebook down and had been busy with rescue work! And bear with me on the late respond, still adjusting to my new found freedom!!
Natasha can you recomend a vet who is good in treating a CRF cat?
I hate this subject but the fact is there is actually a lot of CRF cats out there or even in our home. There is no treatment in CRF unless transplant but again that is not 100% and we dont have that kind of expertise in SG
If you really want a name, try Dr Cathy Chan of The Animal Doctors.
Thanks. My friend and i decided to put the cat to sleep. Went to mt Pleasant Hospital yesterday. Nothing much the vet can do for her.
Thanks. We saw the vet at Mt Pleasant Hopital. Nothing much can be done for the cat. Was told she might only survive a few hrs. We decided to put her to sleep to end her suffering.