Cross roads

It has been 5 months since my last examination, and 4 months since graduation.

All these while, I've been teaching piano part time in a private music school and looking for a full time job that I'd enjoy, something related to Geography and preferably field work, just like what I did in Thailand.
I started out applying for various positions for Research Assistant, but I've never gotten a reply from any of the professors.


I've thought it through and have decided this may not be the best choice for a career because most research assistant would one day attain their Ph.D. and continue doing their field work.
I'm not going towards the direction of getting a Ph.D. so there isn't really a reason for me to become a research assistant, except that I'd be satisfying my interest in field work.


And so, I started looking for other options.
I've looked through all the job openings on Careers@gov. and applied for positions in various companies - NParks (my main interest), HDB, Sports Council, MCYS, Ministry of Environment and more.
Again, not a single reply.


Because Geography and Music are still my main interest, I've considered applying for MOE.
The only thing that was holding me back was the public speaking part.
Speaking in front of a class of 40 can be pretty daunting.
I actually applied for a teaching position but got rejected.


Now, I've decided.
Since I'm into teaching and can't speak in front of a large group, I should go into private tutoring.
I've been giving private piano classes part time for about a year now and I'm never tired of going to work. It doesn't even feel like work.
It's quite satisfying whenever the student understands whatever concepts I'm trying to put across. Better still, the students gets motivated and wants to learn more.


My mind is pretty much set on piano lessons.
I've done up my calendar for 2013, chose the designs for name cards and have printed my flyers!
All I need is my pool of students now.

I was soooo happy when I got my flyers yesterday night.


If anyone knows people who would like to have piano classes, call me!