The goddess of Fortune only has front hair

So goes the adage,
"幸運の女神は前髪しかない"
(kou'un no megami wa maegami shika nai)
Literally, the goddess of Fortune only has front hair.

The adage points to the notion that opportunities come by chance and must be siezed quickly, as there is no second chance in life.

This adage came to mind as I was informed of two employment opportunities that I could use to secure a working permit in Canada.

I have already secured a cushy job at a securities broker in Tokyo, through the assistance of my father. Yet, deep down in my heart I know that I would prefer to steer my own course in life, rather than live up to the expectations of the patriarch.

As my friend Erick informed me, money is one of the many false-securities in life.

Frankly, the idea of accumulating wealth does not excite me at all, but unfortunately it is at the top of the list of priorities for my father and partner...

Furthermore, the mere thought of corporate life in Japan mortifies me (Here is the reason so aptly summarized by David Marx in his rather bluntly titled article "Work/Life Balance-Never Coming to Japan").

Besides, I find the lucrative business of moving (gambling with) other peoples money a little distasteful for my little mind.

The options I currently hold in my hand is an ESL teaching position in Vancouver, and a translator/interpreter position in Toronto. Either of these positions is fine-- so long as I can save enough money to pursue a Canadian B. Ed. in a few years time.

Fingers Crossed.

Here goes.

(Tired of writing resumes)