A quick update on whats happening...

So, just before the 2 month mark hits, M finds work. We are now both, so relieved and happy algamdulillah :)

To be without work in the UK for practically 2 months and having to sustain yourself using Rands, is no fun. Its a rather gruelling process to find work here from scratch, I must be honest about that and it can become a tiring affair. But, algamdulillah, the efforts werent wasted.

I havent found anything yet, but I have this itch to try something new, something different. I have real conflict in my head about whether I should continue this programming thing, or rather, my particular field of programming. I'll never be as good at what I do, as I would like to be.

It feels like career crisis all over again, at a time that I shouldn't be having it. This should be a time of making full use of my career growth, by pushing myself, climbing that ladder.. and of course, making sure I earn the salary I deserve. Essential really, for sustaining myself in a country where cost of living is high.
Or, that's what is expected of me, isnt it?

Being in the UK, has opened my eyes to so many ideas and possibilities, that its hard to ignore.
All this job hunting has made me realise that perhaps I should explore other fields of interest and potentially find myself in a position where I can really excel at what I do. Quality of life.. thats what I'm after.
Although, if you had to ask me which career I would consider trying, I dont have a clue.

Then again, perhaps this is the perfect time for career reflection, as I'm in a country where study options and opportunities are endless. 

I dont feel brave enough to switch careers, or even just drop the programming bit, but at the same time I need to open those doors and take a bold step to awaken myself somehow. If that makes any sense.

For now, I'll just wing it ;) See where I find myself. I might just end up sticking to my career and making the most of it and enjoying myself.. Who knows. Right now, its just conflict, conflict.

Apart from the job hunt, flat hunt (we're moving closer to London since M found work there), answering calls from recruiters, enjoying UK life, or just catching up on google reader, I have a new-found hobby, which I cant believe took me so long to tell you about and which keeps me inspired..

I'm letting out more of my creative side:

Yes, photography is my new passion.  I'm at the point, where my eye is set on particular lenses and I have endless ideas spewing out of my brain. I think its what has been occupying me, ever since you've noticed me disappear from blogger land :P

You can have a look at my Flickr stream below. There isnt much of worth there yet, but keep watching as I hope to deliver more inspirational/fun pieces in the near future :)

Here we go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nackers/

The UK is seriously cold you SA guys. Its sub-zero temperatures at the moment and its going to snow tomorrow. Catch a tan and have a braai for me that side ;)