A trip
March 3, 2008
So I’ve decided to go visit my girlfriend in Taiwan this week. It’s been a few months since I’ve last seen her an it’s been a bit difficult on both of us. Coincidentally, I attended a Chinese language meet-up today and was sitting next to someone from Taiwan. He advised me to go to the far south to Kaisheng (sp?) to visit a beautiful park. I get the sense that there are no significant tourist attractions in Taiwan outside of a few museums in Taibei. If anybody knows of a truly memorable or historic location that I should visit, please make me aware.
Next Steps – Welcome to My World
March 2, 2008
Well, this is the first entry of my blog. Life is difficult right now as I’m struggling to find a job or decide what to do next in my life. As a background, I have just returned from living in China for three years where I worked as an investment banker doing M&A for tech. and media companies. I speak fluent mandarin and have a degree from a top 10 university. Still, I’ve found it aggonizingly difficult to find a job right now. Reasons for this can include:
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Work experience too specialized
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Slowing economy
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Not talking to the right people/positions
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Career focus unclear
Of the reasons mentioned above, I believe the top two are the most obstructive in my job search. I would also seriously consider enterpreneurship. My latest ideas (I have about 1 per week) include sourcing linens in China and selling them to the hotel industry in the US (I have a great sales resource), and becoming a specialized full-service real estate agent/tour operator for the booming class of Chinese investors interested in purchasing US homes.
If anybody has ideas please let me know, I’m all ears.
