Today is an important day for me. I will never forget this day and cherish it for the rest of my life!
Backstory
I started transitioning my career during the pandemic while managing my family business. I researched and upskilled. My dream is to work in tech. Work from home with your PC/laptop and working. It’s fun and exciting because I came from a working environment that needs to be physically present, shifting, and do over time. At first, I was ok with it, but I knew this was not what I wanted. That’s the reason I pursue my dream job. I know it’s risky because I need to start from scratch again, but it’s ok. I know I can do this!
When I was in high school, I was sure that I wanted a computer career. I love computers! That’s my favourite subject and the organization I joined back then. We call our group “Charle’s Babbage Club.” I don’t know. It sounds weird now, but back then, it was awesome, hahaha.
Challenges
After graduation, I am choosing what course I should take. My family are from Science courses. I wish I took Computer Science since it’s still a “Science,” hahaha, but no. It’s like my path is already written. My mom is competitive, and to be honest, I was so pressured at that time. My mom wants us to be a doctor; my sister is on a pre-med course (and kudos to my sister, who is now a doctor! I love you, sissy!), so they are expecting me to choose a pre-med course as well.
I am so confused, and I don’t know what to choose. I remember my First choice was BS Biology, followed by BS Information Technology, and lastly BS Computer Science. After the entrance exam, I got admitted to the BS Biology course, and I was like (omg, Biology is my hatest subject aside from Chem lol). Anyway, I had no choice but to pursue and luckily, I did! It’s hard, tho, but I finished and majored in Microbiology.
Solution
After years have passed, I have finally started pursuing the career I want. If not now, when? I just want to try. I know we have different timelines, so whether I made it or not, I am still happy because I am trying, and that’s okay.
April 11, 2023, is the day when I started a UX Researcher role in a tech company. I was so nervous; after a pandemic of no socialisation, I felt like, “Am I able to mingle with these people? Am I able to start a conversation and collaborate with them? ” Well, I adjusted like months, from being the most silent to most talkative in the office, and I miss that! 🥺
Who would have thought after so many challenges and unpredictable instances, I would still be able to achieve my dream job? I will never forget this day as it makes my dream come true! Thank you, Qairos!
New Chapter
I am on a new journey as a UX Researcher in a new company. I am still proud of myself for pursuing and risking this journey. I am genuinely honoured by all the blessings I received in 2023 and will continue this 2024. Thank you, God, for giving me this opportunity I can’t imagine. Thank you for the trust and guidance that I can and deserve.
Happy Anniversary to me as a UX Researcher!