Someone said: the only thing that remains unchanged is the change it self. Human it self, they are always craving for routine activity. Since we are baby, we are taught to have bed time, meal times, playing time and it gives us the feeling of security. We know what to expect and we know how to deal with it. Period. End of story.

Unfortunately, life doesn’t work out that way. In reality, life is full of changes and nothing can stop the world around you to change. Global recession to flat tire, they all add the excitement or (on the other side of the equation) the stress in our life. But they all are things that happened beyond our control. Well, unless if you are George Bush, of course. But in general, most of the changes happened in our life is either carefully planned or happened so suddenly so there’s nothing we could do to prevent it. We could only mitigate it.

Now what about changing something within your control purposely? Changing your life style, for example. From carefree and easygoing bachelor to committed partners? Sure, some people did that and they have succeeded. Living a committed life has also some of its advantage i.e. security and also fulfilling some of your emotional needs. Not to mention tax redemption and (in some part of the world) status.

But what about changing your job? A-ha! This is like asking the cat to fly or the bird to swim. Why people is so reluctant in changing their job. Job security is one thing. Developing career is another thing. I met people who change their job from engineer to accountant (but very seldom vice versa) or from human resources to procurement. Easy. Not a big deal. As long as you got your paycheck every month. But why, I found it many times that it is difficult for someone to give up the security of corporate life to the insecurity of being an entrepreneur. But isn’t that what makes life interesting? The uncertainty and knowing that your life is in your own hand (and not in your boss’s assessment on your performance appraisal). But you are not alone. When my husband decided to give up his corporate life to start our own small business, I also did feel jittery. Having lived in a corporate family where everybody got their job and steady income has made me a ‘coward’. But now, looking back over my shoulder, I am glad that we dared to make this decision. We know have more time to look after our family, house and we can develop our own company the way we want to. Of course, there are ups as well as down. There were times when we have to squeeze our selves to pay the bill. But altogether things that I was scared of never happen. We could still maintain our life style most of the time. My husband is a happier person. It’s really good to work on your own company and be your own boss. And who knows in the future we could open job opportunity for others?

So, anybody dare to change?