Growing up sucks! I can now understand why people say that. I never could understand why being an adult is bad. But now that I'm about to start a REAL JOB, I'm beginning to realise that I'm really an adult. I can't say I like that feeling. Yes, the money that comes with a job is nice. Having said that, my hourly pay is $22 only - I earned more than that when I was a part-time university tutor almost twice the amount! The bad thing about a job is that you have to be there 8-5 regardless of whether you like it or not. Worse you have to grit and bear with pompous little super-egoists. Growing up means that you have to plan your finances and seriously my finances is in dire straits. I have to take up loan to set up my new life even before I start earning. How sad is that?!
Of course things would be better if I had stayed and work back in Singapore considering the fact that I would not have to buy a car (at least for the next 2-3 years) which means that I can actually save up some money first. Also, I will not have to pay any rent. Even if I were to pay all the utility bills that would have been at most $300 per month compared to $1600 excluding bills. But this was my decision - I'm not saying I made a wrong decision but I guess realizing that financially I'll be rather strapped for the next few years do put quite a damper on my spirits.
Anyways, I'm back in Sydney now and trying to "grow up" in the next 48 hours or so. Wish me luck!
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