...and she accepted the challenge!

I had an interesting chat with an old friend yesterday. She's a headhunter based in Makati. She was very curious why I did not pursue one and rejected another job offer that she arranged herself for me. They both have decent offers -- so she says. So, she was wondering how rich I am right now (I wish!!!) because I have that conviction to stay self-employed here in the province instead of working back again in Manila.

Of course it's not true; I am not rich (yet! hehehe). With the work I have now, I can say I am just OK -- nothing more, nothing less (actually, it's more "nothing more" than "nothing less").

So, she asked me: What will it take me to accept a job offer back in Manila?

I replied:

1. They have to offer me a just and fair salary (negotiable).
2. They have to promise I'll end my working day watching the sunset. Everyday.
3. They have to provide me with an environment of fresh air all the time.
4. And they need to give me a walking-distance-from-home workplace (so I won't have to buy fat burners anymore).

Items 2-4 are non-negotiable.

Aba! She replied: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

:-D