It had been awhile I come here and write something. But I think this is worth to put down in writing as one of my new experience post.
I have heard this from someone "Opportunity Doesn't Knock Your Door Twice!". Have you heard it before and do you agreed to it?
Couple of weeks ago, I had to face something in my career that really need me to make a decision. After one semester teaching in ADP, I had my post observation review and I remembered that it was 17 April 08 @ my PD office. You want to know what are the review my PD and HOD gave me? :) Positive one and seriously I am not joking, I am good most of the areas in teaching. I thought in my back of my mind that sure I am going to get my confirmation based on such as good review.
At the same review meeting, my PD posted a question to me "Shirley, how your Master doing and at what status of the completion?". I replied to her that I didn't progress far as I am really tied with teaching preparation and classes. My PD has frankly told me that I would not get my confirmation until I have completed my Master. She mentioned that if she were to grant the confirmation, the Lembaga Accreditasi Negara (LAN) will come after them. I was totally upset about the decision and I was really speechless and do not know how to react. I take the whole thing back home, told my boyfriend about it and had called Leena and cried to her. I was very very confused, disturbed and upset over it.
Time has passed, the following week, students are having final week of lesson and exam were going to start. I had to be strong and do something. This is what I told myself. I started sending out resume to a college through one of my friends and hope to get something. I prayed to God everyday and for every Sunday mass, I really hope God to show me a way.
On 28th, I had my semester break for 2 weeks. I am kinda of relax as I know life still has to go on. I didn't review much of the issue to many people. On the same day, I and Ivan planned to go to Nilai to get some wedding stuff and materials. You know something, I got a call from Penny from IDP checking with me if I am happy working in Taylors and if I have any friends to recommend to them to take up Student Counselor post in IDP, Subang Jaya.
I think God has heard my prayer and showing me an opportunity now. After a discussion with Ivan and told my issue to Ivan mum, they encourage me to take up the opp. and go for the interview. When I returned call to IDP, the manager Soon Choo called me for an informal interview at Dome, Jusco @Bukit Tinggi, Klang on the Friday. On the spot, I was given the offer from her.
Next in plan, Soon Choo like me to meet up with the Director of IDP Malaysia, Cynthia. On 5 May, I had the interview and again on the spot, I received the letter of offer and I have managed to secure a good offer.
See, this is what I mean by "God is good all the time" and if I let go of the opportunity that God gave this time I am sure "Opportunity doesn't knock my door another time".
Monday, May 26, 2008
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