I decided. There is no point in taking more than what I can chew. I am a workaholic, but it is just too much to be in the office more than 14 hrs a day for months together. Though there is none waiting for me at home, it doesn’t mean that I don’t have to have a personal life. I would like to go home and listen to instrumentals, read a travel book, write a poem about the one who captivated my heart or just enjoy a glass of wine. When all else fail, day-dream and fall asleep. But I wasn’t doing any of this. I was simply sitting in the office, planning, implementing and worrying about the project.

At one point I had to say, enough is enough. So, I requested to be released once this development project is completed. Gladly my boss agreed. There is a mixed feeling for me. This being my first project at offshore, I am very much attached to the team. I have put in so much hours and effort to build this team and the client relationship. On the other hand though, I strongly feel that I need to move on. So my boss and I discussed and we brought in my replacement for three of the applications that I handle. He will take charge of supporting the other application, once it goes live.

I am looking forward about the move. I don’t know what lie waiting for me. I will be yet again in unknown waters. There is a bit of chill going down my nerves when I think of the uncertainty. But something deep down says, it is going to be a helluva ride.