getting a job was HARD... why I left the UK after my master's
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- I opened up about my struggles with job application - particularly also on why I left the UK and decided to move to Singapore. I left out quite some details about how I felt just because I didn't want to make this video about how tough and sad the time was for me.. but trust me when I said my confidence was totally wrecked.
Nevertheless, only now, in hindsight, can I say that I truly needed those rejections and blow. Because internally I needed that waking-up to recentre and humble myself again and again.
I understand being able to even "take my time" was out of privilege - I had my parents' support and a roof over my head, and they could still sustain me for a few months without me generating any income. To which I am grateful for. But what I want to share is that sometimes things seem bleak and neverending, because we're used to an instant feedback loop. Applying for jobs is a different thing. And when your identity latches so much on it, it's extremely hard.
But, this too has passed. And all is well :)
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🌱 Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:38 My education in the UK
01:12 Impact and Idealism
02:36 Detour, applying for PhD
05:30 Hopeless and lost...
06:53 The only interview I had
08:42 Back to square one
10:26 Leaving the UK
11:32 Singapore was an open door
12:17 The push and pull factors
16:53 Reflections...
🌱 Resources
→ My blog post on leaving the UK / i-left-the-uk
→ Singapore Work Holiday Pass www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-per...
→ UK Graduate Work Visa www.gov.uk/graduate-visa
🌱 Say hi on my socials
╰ My Instagram @viancqa ( / viancqa )
╰ My (paid) essay review service @letvihelpyou ( / letvihelpyou )
╰ My education nonprofit @abroadening.id ( / abroadening.. )
╰ Email: ask.viancqa@gmail.com
🌱 A bit about me
Hellu peeps, I’m Viancqa - an Indonesian working in Singapore, who previously studied in the UK for 5 years at Cambridge and Coventry. Here, I share my slice-of-life takes, talking openly about my mistakes, learnings and growth, finding ways to navigate my early 20s, and just how to be a slightly better person each day. If I find something interesting in my life, I also like to vlog it!
🌱 If you're applying to study abroad
I have helped 30+ students gain admissions to top universities globally, the likes of Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, Edinburgh, UIUC, Toronto, and more. I mainly work with students on finding their narratives for personal statements and help them in their storytelling. For more information on this paid service, drop me an email or DM @letvihelpyou
🌱 Music
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It takes courage to talk about one's failures/struggles and self doubts that accompany that. Kudos to you!
Thanks for your kind words! :)
I am a Singaporean living in another country. I stumbled onto your video two years ago as I am also studying in economics 🤣 I am a mature student, working in my 20s before resuming my college studies in my 30s. So YES, your main message to "take your time" absolutely resonates!
And yes, the job market is unfortunately a number game. Life is a timing game. I hope Singapore has been kind to you. Don't feel shy to rant about us Singapore and thank you for sharing your journey. You are not alone!
Your story really resonate with me, I actually had something similar going on; did my undergrad in Chem the UK, didn't work whilst studying, in my 3rd year I have been involved with research and finish my degree with a First. 6 months after finishing uni, my paper get published, but in the meantime searching for jobs, but since I don't have any work experience and only research experience, no one is willing to accept me, even for research role. Applied to a PhD in Chem+Data Science after 8 months and the interview went horribly, its now almost a year since I graduate and still no jobs. I am considering moving back
Thank you for bravely sharing this ce vianqa, wishing you peace and kindness around you.
Thank you for sharing this! Hope your life will goes well in Singapore.
Well done. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Tq for being so open about the misses and not just the hits. To be fair, you weren't entirely sidelined by the companies you applied for. You were actually headhunted, and for a few of the roles, you actually rejected outright. Kudos.
Been following you since 2020 here and on insta.😊 This one by far is my favorite vlog of yours. You're very brave to talk about your failures. I'm glad you bounced back!
Thank you Pauline! :)
Thank you for sharing
Persis sama kondisi saya sama kak Viancqa (cuma saya s1). Desperate, depresi, etc unek2 dari job hunting. Untungnya saya udah ada pekerjaan untuk safety net ekonomi saya walaupun belum dapet karir yang diinginkan jadi saya memutuskan untuk ambil graduate visa.
Good luck kak, dan good luck juga untuk semua yang membaca ini.
Wow congrats for your new journey in Singapore!
Well, It would be really nice to watch your days in South Korean as a PhD student(because I live in South Korea lol)
But as you know sometimes you couldn't get what we desperately want..
Always wish your happiness❤
Thank you!! Yeah, it would have been very interesting to spend my days as a student in South Korea right? Maybe for another time hehe. Wishing you all the best too :)
Please share some phd application tipssss🥺
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Wah kak jadi khawatir. Kak Mohon masukannya dong terhadap rencana Kasus saya ini. Saya Kan Lulus Dari Islamic Banking yah kak but not yet have Experience in NGO Atau lsm apapun, sedangkan saya Rencana nya mau ambil S2 dulu Di 3 kampus incaran Aku, Columbia University, Emory University,Lund University dengan Jurusan Praktek Pembangunan dengan Asumsi ketika Aku Lulus nanti Aku bisa Langsung diterima Bekerja Di NGO Lokal (memulainya Dari Sana) kemudian Menggapai karir Aku kerja Di Oxfam menjadi Consultant dilapangan. Apakah ITU make sense kak? Planning jangka panjang Aku tersebut? Dan mengambil S2 tersebut mau membutikan bahwa Aku kompeten dibidang NGO tersebut meskipun tidak punya Pengalaman Pemberdayaan sebelumnya hanya mengandalkan Magang Yang Aku dapatkan Di S2 tersebut. tolong Masukannya kak.
Halo Rahma, wah plannya udah jelas banget dan tertata rapi yah. I'd say jalanin aja. Kalau sedang apply2 sekarang utk S2, jalanin. Sambilan apply kerja juga jalanin aja. See where you land nanti baru dipilih mana yang terbaik utk situasi kamu saat ini.
Waktu aku apply jurusan Development / Studi Pembangunan juga aku ga punya pengalaman kerja di bidang itu. Keterima S2 nya sih keterima aja. Masalah kerjaan aku susah untuk bilang karena aku juga gak mengarah ke situ ujungnya.
Aku saranin pelajari lagi requirement2 untuk bekerja di NGO tersebut sih, apa aja yang dibutuhkan. Mungkin S2 bukan segala2nya, mungkin ada skill dan pengalaman tertentu yang mereka incar. Kalau bekerja di NGO adalah ultimate targetnya, lebih baik plannya juga disesuaikan - apakah perlu pengalaman volunteer dulu untuk memberi kamu batu pijakan misalnya, etc etc. Good luck!
@@Viancqa makasih banyak Ka Viancqa masukannya. Aku mengambil S2 sebenarnya lebih kearah Ilmu nya sih Kak, kurikulum kurikulum Yang disediakan lebih practical kak, Kalau Aku ambil kerja professional Langsung maka Aku Gak punya kemampuan teori dasar Yang konsisten kak, nah diperkuliahan Kan Aku akan belaajr bagaimana Pembangunan dinegara berkembang strategy Dan lain Sebagai nya. Seperti kak mengapa Aku bilang S2 itu penting
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Halooo Kak Viancqa! Aku lg ngalamin hal serupa dan berat banget ngadepin berkali2 rejections, rasanya ga berdaya dan jadi pertanyain diri "emg sekurang itu?" Pernah ada saat2 lolos ke tahap selanjutnya, di fase itu auto ngerasa termotivasi lagi, tapi saat akhirnya ditolak balik lagi ke perasaan negatif. Setelah nonton video ini jadi inget lagi sama yang namanya timing dan setuju banget meskipun udah berusaha sekerasnya belum tentu outputnya sesuai, kalo menurutku dapet perkejaan merupakan salah satu berkat. Salut buat kk udh berproses ngejalanin itu dan terima kasih banyakk untuk sharingnya, bener2 berarti buat aku. Best of luck untuk ke depannya!!
Thank you for sharing Felicia!! Semangat dalam berproses yah
i’ll always be inspired by uuu 🥹❤️