A little dose of reality…
In case those of you who follow this blog regularly start thinking that my life is all about the roses and rainbows, well, here’s a little dose of reality.
I’m not being pessimistic or depressive here. Just…practical. If there is anything I’ve learnt over the years of job hunts and trying to live life to the fullest, it is that things don’t always turn out the way you expect it to and sometimes, no, make that most of the time, it is for the best. We may not know it as such but still…
Anyway, I have always been blessed enough to find a job speedily in the past few years but it wasn’t always the case. In Australia, I received more rejections that the worrypot-pressure cooker in me could handle so I reluctantly gave up the idea of working there and came home. Two weeks later, I found a job teaching which lead me onto to good things…good things that I’m grateful for.
So, it would appear that God has a little similar lesson/idea in store for me. Since receiving my permit about two weeks ago, I started sending out resumes and applications. My first rejection came yesterday from Geneva. I had applied for a post as a production editor - something quite similar to what I had been doing last year prior to going back to academia.
There was no reason given; I have written back asking them why though (and naturally thanking them as well) but at least there is a silver lining to the email - they have my resume in their database and would contact me when/if there are any openings.
I guess I’ll just have to continue on and not give up so easily - the temptation is there though. In the meantime, I’m toying with a new idea for the shop (the one I closed off last year) and can take comfort in the fact that I can still earn some money online.
I just wish people back at home (no one specifically) - the media and those in it included - would stop pandering the idea that those of us who migrated abroad have it easy because it’s just not how things are. If anything, it’s harder for us but eventually, we all learn to adapt and cope…like I did.
So yes, here’s to days of lots of prayer(s) and more applications to send out!
On the side, it would have been easier if I was in other fields. IT job searches and engineering ones are easier and faster!!!!
I totally agree with you and understand what you are going through…
Hang in there, and something good will come along.
Good luck
Comment by miracle8 — July 1, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
I’m happy that you take the rejection positively. Shouldn’t we all think positive in life? We will be happier that way. Don’t worry, you will soon find the job you want. Good luck.
Comment by Jennifer — July 2, 2008 @ 1:05 am
Mable…there is always blessings in disguise, the best is yet to come to you. You still have your stash to knit up….who knows silver linings there …:-) take care
Comment by aw — July 2, 2008 @ 7:31 am
i’m there with you, girl *hugs* i get angry when people say “you’re lucky you’ve left malaysia” with the illusion that life is a candy store here. i’m writing an entry about it now…
g’luck with the job hunt! keep strong!
Comment by zona marie — July 2, 2008 @ 11:44 am
Zona: Honestly, I don’t know what’s so lucky. Back at home, I had a job, affordable medical care and free dental treatments. My French is still crappy although I’m starting to use it (but it still makes it hard to even find a job as a sales person). I paid about 145 CHF (multiply by 2.8 for ringgit rates) for my trip to the hospital in May. To make matters worse, my last wisdom tooth is coming out…from my cheek (don’t ask) and Swiss dentistry is one of the most expensive in the world.
There isn’t a day that goes by without me thinking about how and when I’ll get a job so Nil and I can save more, afford to invest in a house and so forth. It’s tough for me to cope with being unemployed because 1) I can’t stand it and 2) I’ve always worked. Thanks for the encouragement though…I just need to keep “swimming” on….and spinning as well. XD
Comment by Mei — July 2, 2008 @ 11:51 am
everyone perceives life is like the movies. the rom-coms that don’t show you how the lead could afford to do the things you see them do - like fly across the world to the one they love even if they had no job.
*hugs* i know what you mean. the things people take for granted makes you miserable and so damn f*king angry when they think you’re in utopia. but you know reality. you’ll get through.
hang in there, hun. the law of attraction works ^_~ and so does prayers.
Comment by zona marie — July 2, 2008 @ 12:58 pm