Michelle

It has been almost 4 months since I last blogged, and lots of things had happened since then. I guess this is normal, since change is the only constant in life. My lifestyle has changed tremendously, and as with all other things, I like some parts of it, and dread others. I would think this change of lifestyle is due mainly to my stint in working overseas for a period of 5 months. Though during this period, I returned to Singapore regularly, the experience has definitely led me to change my lifestyle. Not going to comment more on it now, since the change has not been fully integrated into my life, but looking forward to see if I can transit into this new phase of life smoothly and successfully.

Was watching my favorite show last night on TV, The Apprentice. In this episode, Michelle, the project leader of the losing team became the first person to resign from the job interview process. It is highly likely that she would be fired anyway, and before allowing it to happen, she resigned. I kinda understand how she felt, since it is very difficult to lead when your teammates are not helping. Also, I feel that the interview process is not for everyone, and it is evidently not for her. I believe that she is definitely more capable than some of the candidates in the show, and it is quite sad that due to lack of fit, she is unable to excel in the interview process. Donald Trump kept saying that he hated quitters, and that he is disappointed in her and he is sure that Michelle will regret her decision for the rest of her life. I feel otherwise though. I think she made an informed and carefully-thought-through decision. There is no reason for her to go through the process, knowing that she won't be able to make it to the final round, or maybe even to the next round. I am not sure whether I would make the same decision if I am in her circumstance, but I respect her because she made that decision herself. How many of us actually made our decision based on what we feel is right? I believe a large part of our decision-making process comes from influence/expectations of others.

Sometimes when we are in a situation where we are not able to do our best, should we persist in how we do things and continue to do our best; should we change the ways we do things; should we 'quit' and look for another environment that may be more suitable for us; or worst, should we continue on and becoming a walking dead?

Sometimes by just listing the options, the answer is so clear that there is no denying it. Unforturnately and fortunately, humans are never that rationale.