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After a few
years working as an auditor in public practice I thought I’d try something less
stressful. I ended up working for the government, with the Central Bank of the
Philippines, auditing banks. During that time, I was also able to complete and
pass the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Program.
I had always
wanted to work overseas, as everyone else did, for the experience and, of course,
for the money. After my dad’s company closed down when I was around 7, my
family had struggled financially. So I vowed to myself that I’ll do everything
I can to help my parents financially.
Most external
auditors at that time were all finding jobs in the United States so I thought I
would try my luck. I had interviews but somehow never got a job offer. I got a
bit depressed but I promised myself that if opportunity doesn’t come to me I
will create my own. I will be working overseas, I will be earning more and I
will get my family out of debt.
I decided to
apply for a permanent resident visa in Australia on my own.
Why Australia?
When you seek
information, you’ll find it.
I learned that
one of my friends was applying for a permanent resident visa in Australia so I
asked her about it. She did it on her own without an agent. She was still in
the process of lodging her application but based on her background we knew that
it was just a matter of time before she gets approved. Fortunately we have a
similar background so I know that if I just replicate what she did, I could be
on my way. And I did just that.
So when
doing something new or out of your comfort zone, find someone else who has done
it before – a friend of a friend, your boss or even a bestselling author – and ask
them your questions. Sometimes the thing that
they have done may not be the same thing as what you wanted to do but something
similar should be a good start.
Now be the best
that you can be,
Xiela Marie Dacyon
Only as high as I reach can I grow
Only as far as I seek can I go
Only as deep as I look can I see
Only as much as I dream can I be
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