Cur-Rozen said:
Guys, remember Josh's story
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In any way, I think we have to ensure our future.
It’s a timely reminder to make sure that we need to go there prepared - as whatever idealism or optimism we possess, whether young or not so young, whether with a string of qualifications and experience or not, it does not guarantee success.
I recall many years ago, during my school days, when I was first introduced the concept of a SWOT Analysis; which is the first letter of these 4 words - Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, & Threats. I believe it’s very relevant here. In being prepared, we need to understand our strengths and weakness, and how the environment we are going to would provide us the opportunities and threats we would face. With that we establish our “road map” to address the concerns – which as was pointed out includes validation of our qualifications, upgrades, etc. While this may not guarantee success or totally prepare us for every eventuality, it nevertheless will help.
There is something else that is equally important, and that is a network; which is more critical if we do not have any kin or family there. Many a times, friends whom I know who have already made the journey, have stressed the importance of establishing a network well before your landing. The person may well be another forumer, or someone who has already landed, or even the person sitting next to you while on your way to make your landing.
While there will be many more who will be waiting to fleece you, there are also quite a few who would be willing to extent their hand to help you – be it to guide you on your first few days, or whose children will help your child adjust to the new neighbourhood or in school, or even to help you get that first job. Of course, and hopefully, once you are settled, you too will do your bit to reach out to the next wave of migrants in need of help.
Cheers.
