First two years well spent with high school children, next two years with colleagues at school completing my graduation followed by another eight years of super active life working for INGOs in the development sector and learning skills that really mattered over what I learnt at school for over 17 years. Improved self-esteem and networking to a level up, I scaled up to become an independent consultant, actually by luck. two years then were flying with lots of hope and courage. Made good amount of money with most flexible time throughout. More than enough time for family. International Assignments took me out of the nest. Life changed its goal a bit with all the happenings with more hopeful dreams.
Lesson Learnt: Not always, things are on your way. Don't let life follow the path of matchstick. The flame goes off in no time, if you aren't able to induce fire to a more stable and longer goals. Please feel secure only if you clearly understand the path and envision destination with ample investment. Please mind it that there is no return without investment and nothing like a free lunch.