Millionaire Ex-Boss

My jaw almost dropped when I saw the news on Malaysia's Richest Top 40 list by Forbes. My ex-boss is in the list and to think we always complain about his obsolete software. I remember when I tendered my resignation letter, he personally make a counter offer. If I stayed I probably would have published a book about him or his ideas, not to mention writing numerous proposals and manuals. I started my full time job doing system's documentation and I'm proud to say after many years leaving the company, the completed set of manuals I produced was the most complete.

The reason I did not stay... I found another interesting job. Not the most secure and fancy, but I like the challenge and the software and I... we clicked. This time, my ex-boss is a brilliant man with an interesting software. He may act like an absent-minded professor but I support his ideals and his vision of the software. Did he make it into the Forbes list. Still very vary far from it I believe. The reason I quit, I found another passion.

I would take a lower paying job if it interests me and I'm passionate about the cause. That's my weakness. But after more than 10 years of working, I'm trying to curb those tendencies and stay focus on my goal. I've had a few full time job offers that's really tempting since I'm on my own but I have to take a deep breath and think of what I want. Freedom and flexibility. I never thought I would retire with any of the organization's I've worked for. Job security is not in my priority list at all. I also never thought of becoming a government servant.

So here I am. Jaw dropped upon seeing his picture (of my now millionaire ex-boss) flashed onto the TV screen. A great lesson for me. You don't need to have the best product in the world. As long as you know how to market it well, has good connections due to your networking ability, you'll make it. Millionaire ex-boss spent most of his time on the golf course. I don't think he's so attached with his software. Poor ex-boss spent most of his time in-front of his computer tweaking and improving his software. The software is his passion and pride. Does passion bring in the big bucks? Not necessarily. But is poor ex-boss happy. I believe he is. Is millionaire ex-boss happy? I have no idea. I was never close to him when I work for him in the first place.

Having said that, what about me? I followed my passion in my career path. Would it bring me big bucks? I sure hope so. Following our passion makes us happy and any monetary reward is a bonus. I definitely want the bonus so I can continue doing what I'm passionate about. When do you think I'll become a millionaire? Let's see... if I can save and invest RM5000 per month and get a return of around 10% per annum, I'd get my first million in the year 2020. Do I want to wait that long for my first million? Hmmm.... have to find a better plan!