Just A Piece of Paper

Last week as Azrin and I were stuck in the morning traffic, the topic that was on the radio was "Would you date someone with higher qualification than you?" and we both looked at each other and smiled. It is an interesting topic, really. Most of the girls that called in said they won't because they would only date someone smart and most of the boys also said they won't because it would be pretty intimidating.

Yes, it is everyone's personal opinion but for me, I see the potential.

When Azrin and I started dating almost a decade ago (gasp!), we were both studying but things can't always go your way. When I had my degree, all he had was his SPM, but I saw the potential in him and yes the super garang girlfriend (hehe) who kept pushing him. See, it did not cross my mind to push him away just because I was more "qualified" than him.

What your other half could do is, use your qualification to encourage him positively towards achieving the same level (if not more) instead of playing the whole Regina George to them. Even without the qualification, the whole time we were working he have been earning way more than me which makes me super proud of him and made me realise that the "qualification" that I have is just a piece of paper.

Almost ten years later, from nothing, he his bypassing me as he is now doing his masters and he told me "one day I will do my phd".

Amboi.

You see guys, all you need is to seek help from God, work hard, lots of experience, somebody by your side the whole time to keep encouraging you and a pinch of luck. After all, the certificate you receive is just a piece of paper.

Just my two cents.