“If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” - Steve Jobs
Working on the weekends is quite normal for me, and to be honest, my busiest days are usually during the weekends. Instead of seeing these 2 days as a "day off", I use them as a window to invest some time into learning, or earning.
My father for most of his life has worked 6 days a week, and only on Fridays, he'd somewhat take a break.
It was his own business after all, and that's what fueled him to get up 26 days a month, and only take 4 days off. Illness, bad weather, whether business is booming or not, he'd be at his office before the clock could hit 9 AM; way before any of the employees. Even on Fridays, he'd be out attending conferences, informal meetings, or hangouts with business partners; my old man would always be out there looking for a window of opportunity.
ᴵᵐᵃᵍᵉˢ ᵃⁿᵈ ᵒᵛᵉʳᵃˡˡ ᶜᵒⁿᵗᵉⁿᵗ ᵃʳᵉ ᵐʸ ᵒʷⁿ ᵘⁿˡᵉˢˢ ᶦᵗ'ˢ ᵐᵉⁿᵗᶦᵒⁿᵉᵈ
And I say that's where got this can-do attitude, from my old man.
That is why I'm always trying to stay busy. Yes, I admit that I'm nowhere near as efficient as my father, nor am I 100% punctual like him. Yet, I'm not average though, way above it, and I am always trying.
Recently I've been offered a gig at Faridpur, where I manage a fitness center for elders and teach English to school kids, and adults, mostly job holders.
My journey starts usually on either a Friday or Saturday, at 5 AM. I travel a total of 300 kilometers up and down, which takes me about 6 to 8 hours in total. My duty starts at around 10 AM and goes on till the clock hits 4 PM. At around 1 PM I get a little break, and during that time I head out and explore the city of Faridpur. It's been close to 15 years since I was last here, and to be honest, not much has changed, in terms of looks at least. It is quite peaceful though, and that I absolutely love about it.
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” - H. Jackson Brown Jr.
People say that I'm taking on more than I can handle, and maybe I am; yet, I say now is the time to work.
I'm still young, and I still have some opportunities coming my way. From these experiences, I'll learn quite a lot, and earn as well. And to be honest, the pay is good too.
So, would denying such an offer be wise?
Times are uncertain, with the worldwide unemployment rate hovering around the 5% mark, I should be thankful that I'm still making some money. Yes, it's nothing life-changing, I'm still struggling; however, we have to start somewhere, right? Progress and consistency are all that matters, and results take time.
I'm in no hurry though. For now, I hope and will try, to maintain my role in this "gig" and properly manage my duties.
Sometimes, all you have to do is try...
