Moving back to Asia + Job search

[Mave]

Some of you are already aware of my plans in the next few months: I'll be relocating back to Asia after completing my education in the U.S. and being in Michigan for 5-6 years. I'll be leaving the country early/mid July. For such reasons, my activity online has dwindled and probably will stay that way until I've settled down somewhere.

I've been busy with preparations to make this big transition home. While packing/shipping/selling my stuff has been going pretty smoothly, I've been slightly distressed by two things: 1) Flight reservations home 2) Job search

1) I'm not sure why but the travel agent whom my friends recommended seems to be playing games with me or at least, ignoring me. She tells me she'll call me back or send me emails of the itinerary and it never happens. It's been 3 weeks now of talking and waiting, and NOTHING substantial has materialized. Ugh, I'm getting fed up and will most likely start calling other travel agents. I would like a decent and budget friendly flight home.

2) My career of choice is pretty specialized and is hardly an established major in the Asia region. So, my job opportunities are pretty hard to come by back home.

Last week, I had a phone interview for a job opening in Singapore and I have to say I fumbled it, mostly due to my inexperience in interviewing for positions in this field and the lack of a job description. I'm still bummed out by this interview. *cries*

This morning, I saw a new job ad posting that described this exact position and couldn't help feeling even more bummed out. "Why didn't the hiring person provide this job description to me before the interview? It's not fair." I believed I would have been better prepared if I knew what they were looking for. *sniff*

But mah mah...frustrations aside, I have to make a conscious effort to remember that God is the one in control. If He wants me to move to Singapore and pursue this career, it will happen. My self-esteem is pretty low at this point and I need to draw my confidence from my Lord and not based on my personal capabilities. If I want to do well in my career, I must do it for His Glory and on His Behalf.

Pls pray for an answer regarding this job search and a good flight reservation! Also pls pray that my confidence from God will be restored and His love/wisdom will strengthen and guide me as I transition into a new location, culture, and lifestyle. Thanks!

[shooraijin]

Wow, Mave. I really hope it works out ... I'll pray for you!

But why Singapore?

[The Last Bard]

Sorry to hear everything isn't going as smooth as it could, Mave. I'll be praying for you!

[Rogie]

You know I'm praying for you, Mave.

[Syreth]

You're in my prayers, Mave. I hope everything works as smoothly as it can. Even if it seems rough right now, God will make it right in the end. He's our good Lord.

[Da Rabid Duckie]

I'll definitely be praying ^_^

[VashTheStampede]

I'll be praying for you in this time of transition Mave =)

[uc pseudonym]

You know I'm praying for you. I really felt your pain after reading the blog entry. I hope that everything works out for the best.

[Esoteric]

Wow, this must be tough. I will be praying for you too. Keep your eyes open. Sometimes the path we want to take to meet our goals isn't always the one God wants us to take. I pray you'll know the right path when you see it.

[Sakura15]

Wow, I'm praying for you Mave.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

It was certaintly awesome having you in the US.. err wait that's kind of a weird greeting isn't it?

I hope you enjoyed your years in the U.S. and I pray everything works our for you! I will miss you! Even though you're not really leaving CAA lol. I'm praying for your job search and plane reservations!

[EireWolf]

Wow Mave... these are big transitions. I pray that God will guide you clearly the way He wants you to go, jobwise and otherwise, and that you find a decent and affordable (and safe!) flight home.

[Technomancer]

I hope you have the best of luck, and that you really settle in well when you get there.

[mai]

I'm sorry your moving away, in the US you live really close to me.
I'll pray that everything goes well for you!

[soul alive]

Aw, that's some really tough stuff to be dealing with, especially at the same time.

I pray that the rest of your transition will go smoothly, from buying tickets to finding a new job to getting and moving into your new abode.

[Mave]

Thanks everyone. I truly need your assistance. My desperation to find a job is mostly due to my human nature's reaction towards a rejection or disapproval. <-- Long story there, but I assure you that I have a lot to learn from a spiritual standpoint.

Why Singapore?
- There are many flavor companies that can use my academic background and work experience. I truly enjoy what I'm doing in my daytime job and would like to continue in the same field of work
- It's nearer to home, than the U.S. Much nearer. I want to near home, lest anything happens to my family and friends (i.e. medical health, brother's .....potential wedding)
- Earning power is generally better there......or at least, that's what I've assumed for now
- More freedom there than I would have here (in an immigration sense, I guess)
- There's always the internet to keep in touch with you guys so that isn't a problem at all

But once again, these are my justifications. I cannot say that Singapore is the exact location that God has intended. However, what I do know is I have to leave where I am now in order to move on with life.

I will be more than happy to keep everyone updated. Thanks once again!

[Mave]

*Bump*

I have a 2nd job followup interview scheduled this Wed so pls pray that I'll do my best by the wisdom and grace of God. I'm partially nervous because I don't know where I really fall in the sense of qualifications. But I must trust that God will always lead me to what's best for me so I will make a conscious effort not to speculate too much.

If I may also ask, pls pray about my future prospects career and relationship-wise. I -truly- need direction in that. Thanks!

[Phantom_Sorano]

I will pray that God will aid you financially and that a house will be available to you. Good luck and God bless.

[Yumie]

I'll pray for you, Mave! I hope God will resolve your situation soon so you can have peace of mind about it.

[Mr. SmartyPants]

In my prayers mave!

[Syreth]

God is under control. There are no surprises for Him and He has your good in mind, Mave. I'm sure it will make sense in time. I'll be praying that God would provide for you and give you guidance in your relationships.

[uc pseudonym]

Interesting, I'm actually applying for jobs right now as well. Mine are just part-time for money, however, not related to my theoretical career. My personal issues aren't as serious as yours either.

Anyway, that's just random information. The real purpose of this post is to say I'll be praying for you in all of this.

[Rogie]

I'll certainly be praying, Mave.

[Mave]

Hey everyone,

I have some news. The interview went well and I'm being asked for a 3rd interview now at the headquarters of the company this time to interview with the global director of the program! Golly, what a meticulous hiring process but I really really like the job description, the more I hear it. Anyway, yours truly will be travelling to a neighbouring state somewhere early June. Thanks so much for prayers; I'll be back when it's time for the next round.

I also have a quick praise to share. I was going to have the phone interview at home (since the phone call is scheduled at 10 p.m. - overseas call) but luckily, my friend called me and I realized how crappy the reception was due to severe storms we were having then. I quickly decided to drive to my office where the reception was FAR better. Can you imagine how awful it would have been if my friend didn't call me and I realized that I was getting a lousy reception during the phone interview? It could have costed me quite a bit so....praise God!

Good luck in your job search too, UC!

[kaji]

Wow, Praise God. Thats great Mave. Im really excited for you and will keep praying that everything goes well for the third interveiw. ^_^

[Mave]

Pardon my inactivity on CAA but I must request prayers in this continuous matter. Thank you to all of you who have prayed for me right from the beginning.

Update: I have left the U.S. and have been situated in Asia for 1-2 weeks now. My job search continues and I'm currently up for a 4th interview in a flavor company in Singapore tomorrow, July 28th. I will meet with 8 people throughout the day with some intimidating sounding job titles so pls pray that I'll always remember that God is bigger than anything of this world and there is nothing for me to be fearful of.

I'm pretty excited about this job position as it will be very relevant to what I've been trained for and educated in. The company is one of the best within its profession and I know that I will have many opportunities to grow career-wise and vice versa, opportunities for me to bless them as well.

I will leave for Singapore this afternoon and will return after the interview is completed. Thanks, everyone!

Looking forward to coming back active soon!

[Angel37]

I'll be praying for you! What an adventure!

[SP1]

Praise God, we've actually heard from Mave!

Of course, we're praying for you. Hang in there. God helps open the right doors.

[Seppuku]

o(^ - ^)o U Can Do It!!@!@!!!!!!!keep knockin and the door will open!!!!

[Roy Mustang]

Hey Mave. Its good to see that you made it make safe in you're homeland.

You take care and we will be praying for you.


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