The Final Step to my Journey!

fish · January 11, 2008

Hello VJ family,

I am so happy to share with all of you the good news. After months of job hunting I finally got my dream job. I went to 5 interviews starting last Jan.2 mostly in the city over an hr away drive and just one company close to home (we live in the country so 20 mins drive is close). Yesterday I got the call from this company who told me that they're offering me the job and to check my email for the forma job offer. The employment package was soooooo good. This morning I went to my orientation and did the drug testing. I just couldn't contain my happiness at the moment.

I've been whining about how hard it is for a new immigrant like me to find work and have experienced prejudice one time or another. One employer even told me I should be working at Wal-mart for me to gain any experience. I listened to them and tried but was overqualified. The experienced didn't deter me to look for job that is really my line and my passion. It paid off. I'll be working as an Accountant in a company where I was treated professionally and fairly during the hiring provess.

So to all of you out ther trying to find the Job that you've been dreaming of, be patient. In God's time it will be given to you. I was especially happy that my husband patiently supported me all the way. Drove me to my interviews in the city and bought me gps for christmas presents. Now I realized that this work meant alot to me. In a way, it makes feel that as a new immigrant this work is my final step to my journey.

Thanks everyone!

milimelo · January 11, 2008

Congratulations fish!!!

I'm still looking for a job but I only got here less than a month ago. Had a first interview with a local university's HR and now waiting for a second interview. In the meantime, hanging on the Craigslist and applying to anything that is close to my skill set. Would not mind commuting to Chicago either - only 40 minutes with South Shore Line...

Sorry for stealing your thread