I sometimes Google search for former work colleagues to find out where they are now, since I’ve lost touch with many of them. One of my searches led to my former boss who’s now Vice President in a large pharmaceutical firm. We exchanged a few e-mails and I asked the whereabouts of common acquaintances in the HR field.
As I received news from him, many “what-if” scenarios played in my mind. If I had stayed in the Philippines, what would my position be now? If I continued my HR career there, where would I be working and how much would I be earning now? But I quickly put a stop to these thoughts. After all, I had already made a choice to go to Canada and there was no turning back. I had nothing to go back to – no job, no house, no property.
I’ve met some immigrants who keep referring to their old life – “I was a manager”, “I was a businessman” – and how they lived a comfortable and luxurious life back home. As a result, they are very unhappy with their life in Canada and often voice out their wish to return.
It’s not bad to look back, but to be stuck in the past prevents you from moving forward to a new future. In a way, I am happy that we decided to dispose of everything when we left because it made us determined to “make it” here. Going back was never an option. As God has brought us here, we can only look forward to what He has in store for us.
See for yourselves! I have labored only a little, but have found much. Acquire but a little instruction; you will win silver and gold through her. Let your spirits rejoice in the mercy of God, and be not ashamed to give him praise. Work at your tasks in due season, and in his own time God will give you your reward. (Sirach 51:27-30)
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