It has been a while since I moved to Japan and became a full-time freelance translator. While the income is not great, it is enough to make ends meet, and what is especially great for me is that it allows me to have time for other things. I have more time to help out at home, take care of the kid, and practise taiji and calligraphy.
So when talk about an offer for a full-time job came in, what came to mind was whether I wanted to give up this freedom for better income. I kept thinking about what I wrote about the pursuit of money. Do I pursue my dreams? Or do I look for means to provide my family with a better material life (assuming that is what they want in the first place)?
It is a difficult choice. Between what I want for myself, and what I think my family wants (and I could be wrong...)
Guess I will take some more time to think through this. Meanwhile, I should continue to enjoy my own time.
So when talk about an offer for a full-time job came in, what came to mind was whether I wanted to give up this freedom for better income. I kept thinking about what I wrote about the pursuit of money. Do I pursue my dreams? Or do I look for means to provide my family with a better material life (assuming that is what they want in the first place)?
It is a difficult choice. Between what I want for myself, and what I think my family wants (and I could be wrong...)
Guess I will take some more time to think through this. Meanwhile, I should continue to enjoy my own time.
