Since I started my graduate school work last fall, I've taken the courses of taxation, financial accounting, and business law. I particularly enjoyed tax courses, since they are so practical that I can immediately take advantage of the knowledge and information I got (I love saving money on taxes just like everyone else!). "Estate and Gift Taxation and Income Taxation of Estates and Trust" was another class that gave me useful information. I was aware some of the disadvantages of not being a US citizen and keeping my status as a permanent resident. The quickest example of such disadvantage is the right to vote. I, as a permanent resident, obviously have no rights to vote. From this estate and trust course, I learned that disadvantages exist in the area of taxation, too. The course taught me the importance of being proactive as to estate planning. Maybe I should think twice what I want to do about my nationality.
As the spring semester is almost half over, it's time to pick classes for summer and fall. Believe it or not, the day of my graduation will come quickly, and I will soon start working full-time. But, before that happens, there is still plenty of stuff that has to be done. Choosing the right classes, keeping up with the classes, researching for my career, networking, studying for CPA exams, passing the exams, and so forth... I am still not sure, after a couple of major career changes and years of education (and for that matter, it's still ongoing), whether I will be able to finally get "my dream job". Or does such thing really exist? Or do I deserve to earn it?
Someone said to me that we all are doing soul searching no matter what we are looking for. She said that all the efforts you've made (and speaking myself, I am still making) will someday get you where you feel it's a good fit for you. It may not be something you dreamed of, or even thought of. That's fine. Satisfaction comes in a variety of ways, and it can change over time. While worrying about what will happen later, I just do what I can do now, and enjoy my endeavor. The important thing is having fun while doing. I know that's the key to making the magic happen.
