It's 1.47pm; I'm at work, enjoying about 15 minutes of silence - everyone else is either in the pantry or out for lunch.  I enjoy it when there's no one around & I can write and hear my thoughts, you know?

The last two days have been busy for me.  Work-wise, I've been given more responsibilities by the CFO.  Mostly constituting of more control, more management, & increased communication [conference calls, net-meetings, mails etc...] with regional offices in EMEA & the US.  "You're the first person I thought of when I had to decide on the handling of the various functions in the department." - was his opening line.  He then went on to further explain the different functions to me; expecting me at the end to simply say 'yes - I'll handle it.'

No. 
It is no longer as simple as that.

I really don't know if I'll be continuing with this organization - or if all ends when I travel.  Identified as one of the high potential UAE nationals in the organization and the only one national enrolled in the 'Deep Reach' program, I don't know how my resignation will be taken.  They may not accept it [ok, they'll refuse; I'm sure of that] - they might allow me to go on medical leave & welcome me back with open arms once my medical journey ends.  Sounds great, no?

Thing is, I'd like to continue my career - if possible {God knows what the doctors will say about that =/} in another organization.  Yes, I know that I'll have the store by then, but will that be enough? Will that fulfill my desire for a challenging job?  Will running my own small business fulfill my desire for an aspiring career??  Will it be enough?  & leaving the corporate world {if it comes to that} - thinking of that now makes me feel disconnected from all things familiar..no, it won't be easy. 

I informed him that I can't accept the additional responsibilities - not until I see the amount of work required - I have to consider my health status.  He was very understanding & even added: "I've never felt that your health status is a problem." to which I replied with a smile: "That's because I'm a professional."  He laughed heartily to that statement before saying: "That is known."

+sigh+ I'll see how it goes; I should be getting back to him early next week.

So what else have I been up to away from work?  I'll share all in my next post {below snapshots are good 'indicators'}. [I can no longer hear my thoughts x}]

Before I leave, here's something I received today by email that I thought of sharing with you:

The Universe likes speed.
Don't delay.
Don't second guess.
Don't doubt.
When the opportunity is there,
when the intuitive nudge from within is there,
act.
That's your job.
And that's all you have to do.

Until next time, be well.

 
@ academic city; passing by a friend           Stylish mum <3<3<3 *v dusty floor*

 
A 'Northern Emirates' weekend                                      

 
Translation XD                                           Printing photos taken by me! =}

 
More birthdays celebrated @ work               Tiramisu cake *not for me*

 
2pm onwards, the restaurant was ours =}    Deeeliciousss

 
I enjoyed walking around knowing that        What I love most about winter: furrr <3
there was no need to go back to work =}

[Mmmh.
I'm weaving quite the
tangled web.]