Tough Decisions

Hello, hello and welcome back after that long period of silence. Things have been busy, and yes that's to be expected in an MBA program but I don't attribute it to that. I attribute it to being Director of International Affairs for the GSC at Babson. Priming myself for the life of a politician I have organized multiple events during the semester and tried to keep my constituency happy.

I'm also wrestling with the decision of what's to come in May. There are four options as I see it:
1) Use MARS contacts or regular interviewing methods to enter the work force as a marketer (may look into Equal Exchange)
2) Build my business plan and start production of a high end chocolate product
3) Move to Japan and build a career from teaching English
4) Some other option that will get drunk and fall into my lap

Those of you surprise by option 3 should read my earlier post about my lovely girlfriend. She has recently gone through the interview process was offered and accepted a job in equity sales for Barclay's International in Tokyo. I'm in love and my Grand-daddy always told me that when you love a woman you have to monopolize their time. It sure is hard to monopolize their time when their in another country. My grad-daddy is also the one who most strongly opposes this move

Also there is option 1. It may be trickier then I thought to market myself even with the MBA just because my experience is limited to Peace Corps and international development and not in retail, sales, or other conventional experience. Looking through job posting for MBAs it's tricky to find anything that doesn't require 3 years of experience in the field.

This almost makes the second option the most appealing, though I would have to make some major moves major quick. The first would be making some proto-types in my kitchen. It makes me reflect on my time here at Babson and if I have spent the time wisely. I know I have enjoyed it and made lots of friends but I haven't used the resources to build this business idea.

So there you have it some key life decisions and the process I'm going through. Any suggestions are welcome.

For your reference here are some guiding articles from the news:
1) 21st Century Workforce
2) Bull run for cocoa trade and chocolatiers
3) Teaching English in Japan

Thanks for reading guys. Hope all is well yet challenging and adventuresome in the rest of the world. BOOM