Superposition

Quantum Superposition is a principle in Physics (particularly in Quantum Mechanics) that claims that a subatomic (read: very very small) particle is in all possible states simultaneously unless it is observed. It means the particle is slow and fast, in multiple places at once, spinning clockwise and counterclockwise at the same time on its own. But once it is measured, that is, it's position or its energy is known, all the other states "collapse". The particle is now in a definite state.

The most famous analogy perhaps is the so-called Schrödinger's cat. The poor cat in this thought experiment is put in a box with poison and a mechanism that may or may not trigger the poison. When the box is unopened (not observed), the cat is BOTH dead and alive at the same time. Once the box is opened, you will immediately know whether the cat is alive or gone sabbatical to live in a farm somewhere.

Now, the actual mechanics on what exactly happened to the particle is subject to many interpretations. One of the more famous of these interpretation is probably the Collapse of the Wave Function. It simply states that once the particle is observed, all the possible states collapse to a single definite state - a dead cat or a pissed one.

Another interpretation involves multiple universes. It claims that states branch to multiple universes. The cat may turn out to be dead in one universe. But a different version of the same cat be still be alive in another planning your demise.

Around a month ago, I was invited to an interview for a job overseas. Everything went fine. I even went through a preliminary medical exam. I was promised a job offer anytime soon. But up until now, I haven't got any offer yet. The process is still ongoing, I was told.

This doesn't deter me to quit my job a few weeks ago. I just wanted to pursue that overseas job and hope to get a residence soon after. It was a risk, I know. Pretty much a huge risk actually considering my current medical benefits pretty much helped me and my family through tough times. That overseas job is also currently still a possibility. A cat in a box, if you may. I quit my job because I just wanted to quit. I just wanted to stop and rest for a while. Then reassess my options, find a better job and try something else. I quit my job because I lost the drive to go to work everyday doing the same routine, dealing with the same stupid people, and getting the same salary for the past 3 years.

I quit my job for my own sanity.

And so my one last month started. I received notifications of the exit processes I had to do. Everything goes according to plan. I worked as hard as I could. It's probably a sense of responsibility. I am an employee up to my last day. And it stays that way.

At the same time, I'm gathering documents to support my eventual migration. I've initiated my applications and shifted my full focus to find work overseas even if that job  I had an interview with never materializes.

I'm down to my last two weeks and I'm pretty much ready to leave my work behind. I think I've already said my goodbyes, even in jest, to my close friends. I'm planning my next steps, reviewing my finances and looking forward to that much needed vacation.

And then it happened.

My manager dropped by my desk earlier today and mentioned that the higher ups wanted people in the US for a long term assignment to a client. He offered me that post. I just had to forego my resignation in return. My resolution wavered. It was a a tempting proposal actually considering I never shut down any possibility of working in the US.

The dilemma is real.

A part of me wanted that US assignment. I got to retain my medical benefits (the best in the industry actually) and the possible income will greatly improve my finances. That is if I could suck up with horrible bosses and the possibility of being stuck in a grunt work on an L-1 visa.

On the other hand, a new company with a new experience in a new country other than the US is pretty much exciting. The problem is, it's still up in the air.

Choosing security is a no brainer. But again there's a reason (see above) why I quit in the first place even without a new job waiting for me.

My manager need my answer tomorrow.

According to multiple-worlds interpretation, a major divergence will happen tomorrow. There will be different versions of me going to the US, going to another country (other than the US), or staying unemployed.

I just seriously hope I never get to regret whatever state persists and whatever collapses.