End of the Funk or Best Before Date
This blog has two titles. I've been struggling between calling it “End of the Funk” and “Best Before Date”. The reality is both are appropriate and reflect the situation I'm in. I have now been working in Cuba for over 3 years. In that time I wish I could say that I've seen things get better but that would be a lie. Things are continuing to get worse for both the country and the company. This also means that our quality of life as expats and working conditions has also declined. As a professional it’s hard going to work every day just trying to keep things together as opposed to being able to make a positive change. At some point in time you get tired of hitting your head against the wall and it gets a tad bit depressing. Also I keep feeling that by staying here I’m falling behind in where I want to go with my career. I miss the days of working for junior companies. From developing the business, obtaining financing and trying to turn an idea into a viable