Crossroad & Opportunities

I sought a divination ('qian') at the Sima Road Guanyin temple at Singaland as I approached my decision to venture overseas with uncertainty and trepidations.

I am neither a devout Christian or Buddhist but I do attend the respective sacred grounds due to positive influences from friends and family. I believe that the religious teachings serve as useful guidelines for me to tread the right path and strive to be a worthy individual in my community.

The 'qian' phrased that I would meet some very influential people ('gui ren') along the course of my life who would help my future career soar sky-high like the flying heavenly dragon. This literal translation might sound tad too exaggerating, but it was through these powerful wordings that I eventually had my dad's blessings to take up this seemingly impossible path.

The thundering predictions could never have been more resounding now as I face the next crossroad of my life, where perhaps the final definition of my destiny may be.

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It was a simple Christmas dinner with Prof JS from the Paediatrics department at our tertiary hospital, and his family. We met for the first time. There was minimal interaction across the table, as we faithfully tucked in our appetising dishes in the posh Chinese restaurant with noise volumes way above unsurmountable decibels. We were invited to his cosy abode tucked in the quiet corner of Cardiff for a cuppa after.

"So Elizabeth, what do you plan to do?", his charming soft-spoken wife enquired, after we had melted the ice and started chatting.

I raved about my past training as a family physician back home and my desire to do Geriatrics, due to my love of contact with the elderly.

"Do you like kids?", Prof asked out of the blue.

"Yes, I do.....", I replied positively, looking into his deep-seated eyes.

"Perhaps you may want to see me in my office tomorrow, so that I can introduce to you some very important people who would be able to help get you into my department. I would tell them that you are good and I want you in my unit. You can be a resident first and if you perform well, you can be promoted and start your training..... "

I was left speechless and am still astonished and amazed by my stroke of luck that the Yelutide season had brought me.

We did meet the following day and he showed me around the department, introducing me to the rest of the staff as a potential resident for the next term. He was extremely cordial and sincere. It was the most flattering experience for me.

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I received prompt notices from 2 renowned hospitals in Sydney within a week of submitting my CVs, offering me availability of positions in Geriatrics. I could be going for my interviews by the end of this month if everything runs as smoothly. I have yet to explore my options in my present land, although the glittering lures of the state-of-the-art facilities and reputable training opportunities in the city are simply too tempting and mouth-watering. I consider the pros and cons of each choice and am in a dilemma at the moment, as I reach my crossroads.

I pray hard for more guidance and inspiration, that I would make a wise decision at the end of the day, with good intentions and blessings.