i need a space to live out my convictions.

i don't believe that i should work overseas. i want to work in SG eventually.

next, have my post-grad options been too driven by what others say? so at the end of the day let's do a quick analysis: the only thing binding me is the AUS, which binds me to study a PhD, anywhere. anywhere of my choice.

must i go overseas? no. so let's be clear. what voices speak to say go overseas?

family - they say that it is "better to develop overseas", better opportunities, less realities. they say that it'd be less stressful etc. they say that there'd be better job opportunities once i have gone overseas. haha... is that right? have we been too money minded here?

staying here... what are serious cons? staying here gets me access into the market here. means the research scene, conferences etc that are held here. not a bad thing in itself. but problem being a lot of perception issues. not many profs are purely SG bred... and many current workers are not from SG.

but are we being too led by perceptions and opinions? i am not here to live for ppl to assume something about me.

i dun think i shld live to satisfy and satiate ppl's whims and wants. they may think that it is a wise choice for me, but they gotta be honest with themselves. is it their whims? or is it truly my calling? we have to be real serious here.