06/16/2026
My dream was backed by careful planning. Here's the plan I followed:
1. Serve the country and gain meaningful experience.
2. Invest in myself by pursuing graduate studies.
3. Continue seeking promotions while waiting for the right time, because your future pension is influenced by your salary and years of service.
4. After reaching my goal of nearly 16 years in service, pursue opportunities abroad so my income would continue without interruption.
5. Before submitting my resignation, make sure a new opportunity is already secured.
6. Complete advanced studies and earn the highest educational qualification possible... a doctorate degree.
My mindset was simple: if things didn't go as planned abroad, I would still have strong credentials and better opportunities to fall back on. Education is something no one can take away from you.
For me, resigning was never about taking a blind risk. It was about preparing for the next chapter with a clear plan, multiple options, and the confidence that I had invested in my personal and professional growth.
Dream big, but plan wisely. Faith is important, but so is preparation. When opportunity meets preparation, amazing things can happen.