Lessons Learned from Hardships

Gratitude

When I was working in middle east, I had a hard time adjusting my lifestyle in there. They were so strict and the weather was very hot. The locals people seems like angry all the time. Their voices were so loud, and showed little respect for a woman who was working in their country. That’s my own opinion. There was not one-day local customer will not shout at me. They treated us like a slave. I was so sad and almost gave up. But I was thinking, I need that job to support my family, and don’t have anything in my own country.  I was overwhelmed. Sad emotion and my homesickness with my family consumed me.  With all self-realization, finally, I endured all those sadness, and the self-pity. I became strong mentally and can enjoy my work.  I stayed and lasted for more than 4 years. What I’m grateful for that job is the experience. To be able to go in different country, and live among them. Their unique culture and their treatment with people that differ from them. The freedom of my choices in life, like, should I go on living in fear or be strong and learn something new in foreign place.

Working in Dunkin Donuts as my first-time job in America was a good experience.  I could associate with different type of people, personality and their unique behavior. It was hard at first for new comer from different country, but I overcome all the difficulty. I learned how to work multitasking, the busy life in coffee store, how they operate and the daily life of those business. In dealing with different people, I learned how to be more patient and always remember that customer is always right, even its not. I’m grateful for all my experiences and the people that I met.  I learned so much and gave me more understanding about humanity. I have learned from all my mistakes, and overcome my difficulties especially in language. In those times, I hardly understand what they are saying because of the accent, as every day hearing the same words. It became familiar to me and it makes easier to give what they need.  Lastly, you will form friendship from your regular customer and from your coworker.

As a new comer working in daycare setting with multiple kids. I was excited and overwhelmed at the same time. I just had one daughter of my own at that time.  I was thinking to myself, how could I manage to take care of 9 toddlers every day Monday-Friday was a puzzle to me. I never had experience taking care of more than one kid. How could I do this. But when you are in the battle, you must do what you must do. So, I watched and study all the teachers in their interaction with kids. There was training and on-line lesson.  I learned from them and everyday associating with kids. Because of working in daycare, it gave me idea what I want to be as a career. Now I’m pursuing and studying about early education. And lastly, I found my best friend because of working there. I’m also grateful from the owner of the daycare. She gave me a chance to work and finally found my passion in life.