July 05, 2023
The Bad Decision That Led Me to My Dream Job
When a better salary isn't always the best decision.
I've always loved the Web Development. It's what I'm passionate about, and I knew that I wanted to make a career out of it. So when I was offered a job as a web developer, I was thrilled.
I had been applying for jobs for months, and I had finally gotten my dream job. I was so excited to start working, and I couldn't wait to put my skills to use.
But then, the day before I was supposed to start, I got a call from another company. They offered me a better salary, and they were a little bit bigger than the first company. I was torn. I really wanted to work as a web developer, but the better salary was tempting.
In the end, I decided to take the job with the better salary.
But I was wrong. The job wasn't what I expected. It wasn't related to web development at all, and I quickly realized that I didn't enjoy it.
I stuck with the job for a few months, but I was miserable. I was starting to doubt my decision to become a software engineer, and I even hated it for a while.
Finally, my contrat ended. I couldn't keep working in a job that I didn't enjoy, and my search for another job started again.
It took me a few months to find a new job, but now I got one. I just started working as a Frontend Engineer in a small company, and I LOVE IT. I'm finally doing what I'm passionate about, and I'm so happy that a year or more later, I'm finally doing what I love the most.
I learned a lot from this experience. I learned that it's important to follow your passion, even if it means sacrificing some things. I also learned that it's okay to make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and it's how we learn and grow.
If you're ever faced with a difficult decision, I encourage you to follow your heart. Don't be afraid to take a risk. You might be surprised at where it leads you.
The Moral of the Story
Sometimes, the best decision is the one that's hardest to make. If you're feeling torn between two options, it's important to weigh the pros and cons carefully. But ultimately, you should follow your heart. Do what you love, and you'll never regret it.