I've officially worked abroad for 2 years!
Never would I have ever thought that I would make it this long nor would I have such an opportunity to do so. I never dreamt of working abroad nor was there even a thought that I would want to. Yet, somehow, when the opportunity knocks on your door, it is with that glimpse of faith and most importantly support from loved ones that made me decide to jump at it. I have absolutely NO REGRETS at all but of course, everything goes with a sacrifice.
I'm not able to be the proper MOM to my kids, DAUGHTER to my parents, SISTER to my siblings and WIFE to my husband. For many, this is a huge price to pay and I couldn't agree more yet somehow, I also didn't want to go through life without knowing how much more I can achieve. I've set career goals since the first day I started work and I'm proud to say that I've achieved it all. Not that it's all small goals but I guess I've been quite lucky in my career life. I've had mentors along the way who guided me and trusted me to do what's right but I've also faced challenges along the way too. Ones that could break down the spirit and give up. Somehow, these challenges just made me stronger and believe in myself even more.
This is ME on my first day of work in Vietnam, 2 years ago. Yeah.. I kept a lot of my old photos since I joined Steemit and then HIVE which I'm grateful for if not I wouldn't be able to see my entire journey from Day #1. I think I look younger and more energetic then. I've gained in terms of maturity not ageing 😆 I had less wrinkles and eye bags then and definitely more hair too!
One thing for sure, in this 2 years, I've learned to be more independent and sure of myself. Being here all alone, I had to be. I've even learned to live moderately and accept the local cultures more than anyone whom I know. Working abroad doesn't necessary mean that your life is in luxury 24/7. Sometimes, we have to change our expectations and live like how everyone does. By doing so, respect & acceptance can be gained faster and easily. If we portray ourselves like KINGS & QUEENS, we can be isolated and eventually feel demoralised.
My workmates when I first arrived in Vietnam
So, what's left now is the magic question.
How long more will I WANT to stay abroad ?
My hubby gave me 5 years. After that, it's back home for me or HIM joining me wherever I may be. I've got another 3 years to go and it'll come and go very fast. I keep asking myself if I want to continue on especially with Covid-19, travelling home isn't as easy as before. Well.. I've got another 7 months to contemplate & decide before my current contract is due for renewal. It's not only a decision as to whether the company wants to renew me but also if I want to be renewed.
What would you do if you were ME ?
Life's NO Secret is all about sharing; and it can be anything at all. Be it related to health, wealth, lifestyle or education. Sometimes, secrets are not really secrets. It's just that people don't talk about it or it's just been put aside until it becomes a topic to B****** about it. It could be anything under the sun; good, silly, fun, stupid or bad to some extend.
Life's NO Secret is an inspiration of my own in which I hope to share with all of you. NO Secrets means NO Lies. Just plain simple facts.
