In this section I will share some of the major decisions of my life. Decisions like the choices medical school vs. computer science, working as a programmer vs. training instructor, immigrating to Canada vs. staying in Kuwait, the comeback to Kuwait, and the most recent major decision re-immigrating back again to Canada.
Medical School… really?
I thank God and my wisdom that gave me the courage to avoid being a medical doctor. I’ve always excelled academically in school, and graduated top of class (details in Academic Excellence page). I was called “Dr. Sadegh” by everyone around me since I was a kid all the way until I finished high school. It got imprinted to my identity and reached my core.
I still have the paper I wrote my thoughts on for taking this life-changing decision. I’m sharing it in the scan below.
Programmer vs. Training Instructor
Soon after I got my MCSD certification (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer), a huge credential at that time, I got my first job opportunity. I was the second person in Kuwait to gain that prestigious credential, so New Horizons center was desperate to hire an instructor who’s MCSD certified.
I wasn’t sure at the time whether I should pursue a technical job as a software developer in an IT company, or start an academic career as an instructor in a training center.
Immigrating to Canada
immigrating to Canada vs. staying in Kuwait.
The comeback to Kuwait
returning back to Kuwait.
Re-immigrating to Canada
immigrating back to Canada after getting married.
Is there a second comeback in the horizon?
probably.
