Wow...the last time I blogged was in Jan and it was on Heath Ledger.

So, new job. New environment. New people. New attitude? No way.

Now I know fully the reluctance of most people on switching jobs. The transition take a while, and depending on your personality, it can be within a month or months. Personally, the dust has not settled yet except for one thing: I will not stay to leave and until I have a breakthrough.

What do you mean, you ask? In this time and age, leaving a job is no big deal. I mean, it's so common employers mentally stick a expiry date on potential employees (and as milk cartons go, it's 3 months or 6, max...who likes sour milk?). Has the time of creating impact, proving one's worth, recognition for achievements pass? Do employees feel those need strongly? Or are they so burdened by the daily grind that every day is just another day at work? What about self-fulfilment?

At some point, we all battle with that question inside: 'What do I want from this job? I left the other to see what I can be capable of, but... what?' It's very clear: Attitude change. I need to challenge myself. I have to go beyond the usual, or every day is just another day and I'll wonder what have I done today that I can be proud of. Currently, nothing.

My manager spoke to me and what she asked really hit home: "Does this excite you anymore?"

I chose this industry, meaning I like it and wish to go further in it... but I have to work at it. It's not just about going to work, getting the pay check. It has to be more, and people can other their help but ultimately I have to get out of the comfort zone. Have to o else the breakthrough is not going to happen.