It's been officially a month that I am back here in Holland, back from my (too) long holiday.
And yesterday was approximately two months that I was looking for a job - and now I found it!
I started my job yesterday, unexpectedly.
Let me tell you the story how I got this job.
I started looking for a job in the month of November, when I knew for sure that my contract in my previous job would not be extended. First application letter was sent University of Tilburg, just before my holiday (and in result, I was called for the first interview, two days before my holiday).
Three days after my arrival in Holland, I attended the second interview. I was really hoping to get the job. But yeah, it didn't happen. Instead of being upset and disappointed, I have learned from that experience and sent even more application letters. I applied mostly to NGO and non commercial organisations.
After some weeks of trying to apply for normal job, and didn't get any calls; I decided to shift. I then tried to apply for intern position.
The good news came. I got few job interviews following my applications, but they were not very promising - not as in job challenges, but the salary.
When I was about to accept a job offer as an intern, I received a Facebook message from a colleague working at the Indonesian Embassy in the Hague.
To cut long story short, they needed someone who could act as PR/event organiser/Master of Ceremony.
And I cannot think of anyone else but ME! :P
THE END
So, that's the short version story of my job hunting attempt.
I started working at the embassy yesterday. Today is gonna be another fun day at the embassy.
I cannot thank God enough for His guidance, leading me to the right path, for giving me patience, and for giving me the right job challenge along with the right salary. Although the salary is not that much, if compared to what 'normal' employee would earn, but it is enough. I believe it is.
Thanks peepz for all your support, prayers, and encouragement.
I guess this job might be the new beginning of our (Stefy and I) journey in Holland. When this job is done, when Stefy's job is done (yes, Stefy's contract was extended), and when our ID expired, we'll go home.
If God's willing
And yesterday was approximately two months that I was looking for a job - and now I found it!
I started my job yesterday, unexpectedly.
Let me tell you the story how I got this job.
I started looking for a job in the month of November, when I knew for sure that my contract in my previous job would not be extended. First application letter was sent University of Tilburg, just before my holiday (and in result, I was called for the first interview, two days before my holiday).
Three days after my arrival in Holland, I attended the second interview. I was really hoping to get the job. But yeah, it didn't happen. Instead of being upset and disappointed, I have learned from that experience and sent even more application letters. I applied mostly to NGO and non commercial organisations.
After some weeks of trying to apply for normal job, and didn't get any calls; I decided to shift. I then tried to apply for intern position.
The good news came. I got few job interviews following my applications, but they were not very promising - not as in job challenges, but the salary.
When I was about to accept a job offer as an intern, I received a Facebook message from a colleague working at the Indonesian Embassy in the Hague.
To cut long story short, they needed someone who could act as PR/event organiser/Master of Ceremony.
And I cannot think of anyone else but ME! :P
THE END
So, that's the short version story of my job hunting attempt.
I started working at the embassy yesterday. Today is gonna be another fun day at the embassy.
I cannot thank God enough for His guidance, leading me to the right path, for giving me patience, and for giving me the right job challenge along with the right salary. Although the salary is not that much, if compared to what 'normal' employee would earn, but it is enough. I believe it is.
Thanks peepz for all your support, prayers, and encouragement.
I guess this job might be the new beginning of our (Stefy and I) journey in Holland. When this job is done, when Stefy's job is done (yes, Stefy's contract was extended), and when our ID expired, we'll go home.
If God's willing
Comments
Good luck with the new job! The job-desc sounds really you :)