The “Write” Job

The right job is not necessarily the one that is more highly regarded or earns you more money.

- Lynn Tan

VISITING an ENT specialist clinic some time ago, I had to go through the usual registration procedure. Apart from the usual personal particulars, the receptionist also asked for my occupation.

I replied, “Writer,” to which she asked, “You mean like a journalist?”

The two are often used interchangeably, but I believe there is a distinction between them. However, I figured that it was simply a formality, so I told her “Yes”. She did not seem convinced, but wrote that down on the form anyway.

Her next question was whether I had been subjected to any loud noises. I thought about it for a while and answered, “Not recently, but I used to visit construction sites.” Her questioning expression prompted me to go on to explain that I used to be an architect.