on professional crossroads

I can't help but think, that when you're bored you get distracted by a motherload of things - "possibilities", they call it.

I'm currently a financial advisor with Great Eastern, pretty new on the job, just my second year.

Many things happened this year -

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Lost total steam with my job despite my loving it (because I did well) for the first year, had to deal with rage and jealousy because of another person's (perceived-undeserved) success, got lashed out at by a close friend, mother had a cancer scare (excised, but no healthy) - and now, coming back to the work because of the flexibility it offers but still slightly flaccid in terms of motivation.

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There just isn't impetus. Haven't you felt like that before, like it were routine? Waking up, quick efficient shower, toast and tea (or toast and coffee) - make-up, heading out to fight the first battle of the roads. Day after day, week after week. And when bonus time comes it suddenly looks like it's worth it. Except it only comes once a year.

My cousin tells me that having a family and working as a professional here in Singapore is rough. She works in a bank, is a high-flier and with her duties still she finds it difficult. When you get to that stage, money is ..well, nice.

What do you do, when it comes to a job? Do you see it as a necessary evil? Do you prefer routine and security over risks and excitement?

I've an offer to go overseas to start something new. I've an offer to work in a bank, for security. I have a cushy position currently, own time, own targets. Own life. Where do I go from here? Where would you go from here?