Hi Everyone! I'm new here but Ive been reading some posts from this forum since I got here in aus last year. Katulad ng madami, takot din ako na magpunta dito nung una pero excited din dahil makakasama kona yung asawako for good. I got here on a spouse visa and unlike most of you, Im still on my provisional visa, hopefully, maging PR na this year. So, when I started here, I felt a little insecure about my skills especially with my current visa kasi i thought it might be a big factor when applying for jobs. I was ready to do any jobs kahit odd ones pa basta meron lang so i can help my husband financially.
After a month of sending my applications to different companies, I got a job as a data entry operator for less than 2months. I grabbed the opportunity kahit na sobrang layo sa amin, 1 1/2hours drive. When the project ended, i had to find another job again and received countless rejection emails. It was really disheartening pero go lang ako. I applied for any jobs kahit hindi ko field and even asked my husband to contact the person he knows at a hotel so i can work in housekeeping temporarily. During the time na parang desperate na ako, I suddenly got a call for a project based office job for a few months. I went for the interview and started a week after. It was indeed a blessing kasi pastart na ako sa housekeeping job ko dapat. A few months later, my contract was already expiring so became anxious again and started applying 2months before it ends. I apply for jobs almost everyday, got phone calls but most ofthem never asked me to attend another interview. Some
would invite me for an interview then would later on send me a reject letter. I noticed the job market this year was really bad, nevertheless, pray lang kami ng pray na makakuha ng panibagong trabaho. Unexpectedly, a month before my contract was due, I was invited for a series of interviews for one of the companies here in Qld. I never thought I'll get through the last stage but I did and just thanked the Lord for the opportunity even if I dont get it. I wasnt very confident in my skillset as I know so many people who came here have a stronger background than me. Anyway, I was given the offer for a permanent role doon sa inapplyan ko. I thank the Lord for it.
Just continue to pray and think positive. You all came here for a reason and it might take a while to get a job or a job related to your field or a permanent one, but if you continue to persevere in reaching your goals, you'll get there. I understand it's not easy to find a job here. I myself struggled at first, but each time I feel like going home in the Phil. I think about the positive things here that I may not be able to attain in our home country, hence, the negative feeling goes away. God bless po to everyone. If I can be of any help, feel free to message me. thanks 🙂