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| Tasmiah & Teacher Lorinda meet face to face Navitas City College |
In 2014 I got married to a Bengali man who had been living in Australia. I left my beloved family and country for Australia, a totally unknown land to me. I came with hopes and dreams for a better life and a brighter career.
The first three months in Australia were like a honeymoon. My husband took me touring the city every weekend. I came to know the neighbourhood and I started to adapt to life in Sydney. I started my first English classes at Navitas in Sydney city. After two months I changed to Distance Learning when I decided to look for a job.
Things however did not go as smoothly as I'd expected. Firstly I couldn't adjust to the unpredictable weather. I often felt cold and miserable and missed the sunshine in my home country. Then there was the challenge of finding a job. I hardly received any replies for my applications. My chances were limited as sometimes there were over a 100 applicants for the same job. I began to feel discouraged and even depressed. With all the golden dreams I had before, I felt I achieved nothing and was disappointed.
But thanks to the two DL teachers I've had. Despite my frustration, they remained patient and sympathetic and they helped me remain optimistic and hopeful. My first DL teacher Cristina suggested I look for volunteer jobs to start off. I took her advice and started looking for volunteer jobs but Cristina left and Lorinda became my new DL teacher.
The transition from one teacher to another wasn't easy. It was another few weeks before Lorinda and I came to understand each other well. Since then, Lorinda has been a great source of encouragement to me. Because of her positive support and inspiration, I have learnt to remain hopeful about the future.
In the past year, I have taken up different volunteer and part-time jobs, but the prospect of getting a stable full-time job remained dismal. I often felt like giving up but Lorinda was always there, boosting my confidence and making sure that I believed in my strengths and abilities.
My wishes came true last month. After working as a volunteer for a business college for just over a month I was offered a full-time job. The job is demanding and there is a lot I need to learn but I feel confident that with determination and hard work I will be able to settle in my job and make a career in this area.
DL has helped me move forward in my life and find a place in society where I actually belong. It is a journey that I will always treasure.
Congratulations Tasmiah on your achievement and our best wishes for a successful career.
- In what ways can you identify with Tasmiah's journey?
- What helps you remain positive and optimistic about the future?
- What are the stages of adjusting to a new culture?
Your comments will help build our DL community.
Well done Tasmiah! (And well done Cristina and Lorinda!)
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah, I understand your frustration and I admire your tenacity. Often times we have to be prepared to embrace changes when our situations in life change. Your efforts have been rewarded with success. Congratulations. And what superb support you have received from your teachers. It is wonderful team work, so well done everyone.
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah
ReplyDeleteIt's all about taking small steps and continuing to put yourself out there because that opportunity that you are looking for could well be just around the next corner. Well done! It's awesome that you never gave up and what a great reward you got! Having teachers to support you along the way is fantastic! All the very best!
Hi Tasmiah, first of all I would like to say I am very impressed with your writing skills! Second, I think, we as immigrants have the same journey in trying to settle down in a foreigh country. It is not always easy but often difficult, I honestly admire your detemination and perseverance. You can be all that you wish and desire to be. Don't stop taking the challenge and persue your most cherisehd dreams. And lastly, I believe that we are all blessed to have our DL teachers' utmost support. Wishing you all the best Tasmiah!
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah,
ReplyDeleteI feel very happy for you.Teachers are the best part of our lives because they keep encouraging us.Best of luck for your bright future.
Well done! Everyone has different ups and downs in life but when you have determination you can achieve your goal.
ReplyDeleteTasmiah, this is so great that you have found what you like to do in your life and that will make you happier. This is the most important thing in our lives.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tasmiah! Such cardinal changes in life are always very hard! It is very important to keep faith in yourself and your abilities, but alone it is not always possible. It's great that you had such teachers who helped you at this difficult stage!
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Hope you do well in your job.
Congratulations Tasmiah on your great achievement! I admire your determination and I wish you all the best in your new job.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tasmiah,and I'm certain you will soon get the hang of your new job. All the best
ReplyDeleteTasmiah, it's so nice to see that you've achieved your goal, we are so blessed to live in a country like Australia where volunteering leads to so many wonderful opportunities, a job for you, social connections for some, purpose and fulfilment for others. Wishing you all the best in the future
ReplyDeleteCongratulation Tasmiah. I understand how it is hard to move from another country and if your English is not good, it is very hard to get a job. I have the same problem so I will try to learn from you.
ReplyDeleteThis is so true. Keep trying and don't give up. You can do it.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your new full time job.
Keep up the good work.
Congratulation Tasmiah . After I read your story, I'm appreciate, encourage my spirit. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear from all of you! The DL Blog is a fantastic place for us - students and teachers - to share our life and learning experiences. After all, even though we come from different places all over the world, Australia is a great country for us to call it our home. Let's keep that Aussie spirit up!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the good story. It boosts my life to have positive thinking about everything I have to face. We can't change the world but we can change the way we think and make it different like you did Tasmiah.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great story!Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for your wonderful comments. My teacher has suggested me to use "A journey we walk together" as the title of the story. In the past year, Lorinda has walked with me in this journey of learning English and seeking job. Now with all the support I am receiving from you, it looks like I have suddenly made friends with all of you. We are supporting and encouraging each other, and this journey we are walking together! Thanks everyone again, and I would love to hear your stories as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing your story. I had the same problem,but thinking good things about the future helps me to achieve my goals.Congratulations on your achievement and wish you all the best.
Congratulations Tasmiah and all the best in the future!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story with us Tasmiah! It's great to hear that you didn't give up when it was hard and you've achieved your goal. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Tasmiah,
ReplyDeleteYour story really inspired me. I think as a immigrants we all meet the similar difficulties to settle in Australia, such as the different language surroundings and looking for a job. I am very glad to hear that you never give up and finally you realized your goal with DL teacher's support. Your story makes me believe opportunity will knock if we work step by step and keep optimistic. Hope we both have a great future and enjoying the present of effects.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading article, I felt the same way. Anyone who comes from another country might have different problems in life here. It could be from the mental aspect or from the work place. But you are very lucky to have Lorinda as your mentor. Lorinda guided you to walk out from those problems. Hope you can carry on after this journey. And best wishes!
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