Faith in Uncertainty

Hello readers,

Again, for lack of personal motivation I have been missing so much. Here I have a tid-bit about my most recent experience in looking for job. I hope this could be a motivation for you.

So here how it goes.

When most people you know keep saying: "You're a US graduate with a good grades, job offer should come easy for you!" Those words made me came back to Indonesia with a high expectation that I was going to interview with many companies.

I just graduated on December 12th - and made my way back to Indonesia on December 20th. I got settled in Jakarta early on January, having self-confidence that there will be many interview opportunities for me. Within a month, I had one interview with a company and nothing else.
As someone who was used to a busy life, I could not fathom the urge to do something - yet there was no offer yet.

Getting into February, I had one big interview - yet the company expected to hire an experienced instead of a fresh-graduate. So within two months of my graduation, I had two interviews. I could say that as time goes on, I started to grow impatient. And the worst part is: I started to doubt myself.

As I became frustrated to the condition and myself I met with my mentor and he said, "Timmy, your life has been a great journey so far, you always blessed with the opportunity of a lifetime. So, never doubt yourself and be patience."

That moment of self-reflect and mentorship boost my confidence back. As time goes on, I became more patient and sure that the right opportunity will come along.

I could not ask for a better turnaround.

After those moments, one day I received an interview offer from a big-growing company. I did my best during my interview but made sure that I manage my expectation level. After four rounds of intensive interviews. . .

I received another call that I am offered a full-time position at the company. And I will be start working as soon as next week. I could not imagine that I will be offered such a prestigious position. And I could not ask for a better start of my career.

Lesson: Be patience and have faith in uncertainty. And never ever doubt yourself.