So, it’s been a hot minute hasn’t it? My last actual post was back in 2024 when I started the year jobless. A life update is overdue and I promise to keep it brief.
I had a taste of consulting in 2024. It paid well for how little output was expected out of me, but it’s not my jam. I didn’t like client servicing but more than that, I really hated pretending that I gave a shit about the mess that they hired me to help them fix. It’s like pulling out someone out from a well, and knowing that they would fall back in again when you’re not looking.
Then in 2025, I decided to give public service a shot. I thought it would be nice to “give back”, after decades of working in the private sector. I was wrong – half the time, it’s like trying to help someone who fell into a well, except they don’t know they’re in a well. The other half was dealing with people who were very content staying in a well.
Last month, I went back to big tech and rejoined the company I left four years ago. Same company, different role, different feels. Some days I regret leaving in the first place, but on most days, I’m grateful to be given another opportunity.
So that’s work in nutshell. In life, I’ve been trying to change the shape of my portfolio so I’m in a better position for early retirement. I’m working out harder so I’m the strongest I’ve ever been. More importantly, I’m making more time for people who matter.
My life is feeling full right now, and I’m feeling a lot of gratitude for how life is lately.
keongzai 