Into the Unknown

It's almost 2:00am. I'm working the night shift at office. I've got about 6 more weeks of work left. In september of last year I started applying to colleges abroad for admission into their respective MBA programs. I had to tell my boss then since he had to write recommendations for me. That was my first step into the unknown. Once I dicussed my plans with my boss I knew there was no going back. I would have to leave. It was a scary feeling. What if I didn't get in anywhere? What would I do then? Would I be able to find another job if required? But somewhere deep inside I knew I had to take that step. Fortunately scores of essays, 2 rejects and 4 1/2 months later I finally got a mail from a university I had interviewed with....."Dear Chetan.....We believe that your background to date would make you an excellent member of the MBA class. We will therefore be offering you an unconditional place on the programme.......". It was the first time in months I felt happy about taking that first step into the unknown. Since then I have formally resigned ensuring I gave the required 2 month notice. But I'm not near the end yet. I still need to apply and be granted a visa. The unknown continues....