Big 4 No More

there's been so many changes lately... so many hiccups... and surprises... it's been more than a year since i came back to this big 4, with an accumulated service of more than 2 years... before i went back, i gave my word to the head of department that i'll stay for at least another 3 - 5 years to grow under her wings... i kept my word, turning down opportunities for interviews for the last year or so...

the last few months, things have rapidly changed... the person i made that promise to had decided to throw in the towel and retire earlier... with so much of political play lately, i cant say i didnt understand her situation and decision... with her leaving, i can safely assume previous promises made for my development will be forgotten and un-pursued...

coincidentally, another offer drop on my lap at the right timing... better offer, a sure promotion... i knew i couldnt let that slip my fingers, not this time... exactly 10 days ago, i gave my 3 months’ notice to the firm... this time around, there wasnt any hiding or rushed decision... i even came straight up and told them where i'm going... i supposed with pure honesty, i'm actually able to let it go better and move on... there is no guilt, no burden... i even feel so much better that i've ample time to handover my job to colleagues...

i wouldnt say this is the best place to work... but there's no doubt that i've learned a thing or two here... in fact, it was a record for me... this is my first experience having so many bosses come and go within the 2 year period... my first boss couldnt see eye to eye with the head of department and left before i completed my 3 months’ probation... second boss, the head of department, couldnt really handle the nature of the job... and delegated it to my third boss... similarly, the nature of the work is just not her cup of tea... so the fourth came in... this latest boss lasted quite a fair bit... but i can see that it is wearing her thin... and i'm still sitting here wondering how the hell i managed to dodge the power play, stay ignorant and lasted this long...

oh well, i'm hopeful that the new place will be better??? *oh, please please god... please make sure i make it alive waking up earlier, now that the new place i'm going in november will be even further away from home*