all about timing, opportunities and money

i never thought things would turn out like this. they suddenly announced the investment of RM 10 mil on building infrastructure and software systems massively nationwide, and sells exactly the same thing, with 90% the same system and market. i couldn't help but to sit and read through the articles in silent agony

sometimes building a business is just like this - when we have the vision of a future market, we must grab that opportunity FAST. and to grab opportunity we need cash. a lot of times when both are not available at the same time, it's just gone..

i'll be lying if i said this news did not affect me much.. well, the frustration is there, time has been put into the project, all i need to do is to move forward

Wouldn't your bachelor degree be wasted??

Scenario A

XX : hey kinlik! why aren't you applying for engineering jobs?
Me : nope
XX : wouldn't your 4 years in uni be a waste??

Post-Scenario A

XX : hey kinlik! what r u doing now?
Me : i'm a music teacher! ^^
XX : O.O wouldn't your 4 years in uni be a waste??

both scenarios repeated again and again for the past 11 months, and i thought it's time to write up a script of my answer to make my life a little bit easier.

but before i state anything down, let's ponder on some of my critics against common beliefs. i invite everybody (yes, including the professors and mensa geniuses) to look through them below

1. Since when universities are meant for a stepping stone to careers?
2. Does majoring in any academic field automatically confines the student to what he must work as upon graduation?
3. Does getting 5 scrolls bring a person anywhere in his life?
4. what is defined as waste anyway?

it was never meant to be one. a university is a place that prepares students to understand the meaning of life. you learn about family and friendship, genuine and ugly ones. it is a place of infinite learning possibilities and opportunities. if you value books enough, you'll know what i mean. it is also a place that makes you tough and steady for facing years of emotional onslaught (especially when for a non-local taking its first steps without knowing anyone)

the recognition of a puny degree must never be the only reason to be in university.
but given the status quo, it has became one. reasons? education is a recession-proof industry, parents get "face" if their son or daughter is a degree holder, companies benchmarking freshies with CGPAs and the hopeless education systems that builds brainless robots. society norms has distorted the perception of the general public. possession of a degree now equals to pride and cash

i sincerely believe we have to look beyond the norm, because it is the little and intricate things in life that give us the best of everything.

so... what have i learnt from university? i've learnt:

1. to cherish the precious moments i have
2. to be the contrarian
3. that retirement planning works only if it's started early
   
4. that right and wrong is a social standard
5. to respect time
6. to respect money
7. to manage public relations
   
8. that some people boast high IQ but suck in EQ
9. the definition of success
   
10. that people are selfish
11. that it's only natural to be selfish
    
12. that there's too much more to be listed
    

Yay! Now feast on the answers as much you want. lol