Hey guys, I thought today’s update might actually be a good one, so here I am again. So, after job hunting for a really long time, recently I finally landed a call with a recruiter that is looking for a front-end developer. It is a role that fits perfectly inside my wheelhouse, and the monthly salary also seems quite fitting as well. Now, I’ve been through enough letdowns in recent years to know that I shouldn’t really get my hopes up too high. I guess you can say that I’ve learned to keep my excitement regarding any potential work opportunity in check. I feel positive about my chances, but I also know that in this world, nothing is truly a guarantee.
So, instead of worrying about what might or might not happen, I’ve chosen to focus on the stuff that I can control.
Viewing Technical Tests in a Different Light
For as long as I’ve been in this industry, technical tests are more or less a part of the experience. Most full-time opportunities and even some freelance gigs would often require the candidate to perform some kind of technical assessment. But unlike how those tests were being conducted 10 years ago, some tests today have been modernized, making them more relevant to the world that we live/work in today.
Perhaps most important of all, my perspective surrounding such technical tests have changed. I believe I’ve evolved, and in a positive manner. Instead of dreading these technical tests, today, I welcome the opportunity to showcase my skills. To be totally fair, my perspective only started to change back in 2015 after I discovered that I had this natural ability to demonstrate what I can do.
“I’m much better at SHOWING you what I can do, than to TELL you about what I can do.”
When I received the interview test/assignment on Saturday evening, for a split moment, I genuinely dreaded it. But I was also quick to bounce back from that and told myself that this is a good thing – it is my chance to show them what I can really do.
And so, I spent the whole of my Sunday working on this web app. Even though I wasn’t able to complete all of the bonus requirements/deliverables, I am genuinely pleased with myself for the level of effort and focus that I’ve put into it. I think I’ve managed to cover at least 80% of what was required (including the bonus features), and maybe that is good enough for now. I trust that now that I’ve given my best, the rest is in God’s hands.
I honestly don’t know how this job interview process will go. But I will continue to trust in God. I will trust that if this is meant for me, it will come to pass.
Thinking of My Own Survival
The other thing that I’ve been thinking a lot about, is how I’m going to survive during this season of my life. My savings is depleted, and I need to secure some kind of freelance gig soon. Even if I were to successfully secure this potential full-time job, I’m going to need the funds to survive another month until my first pay arrives the following month. When I consider everything that I’m going to need, that’ll amount to S$1,500 (USD 1,169). In Singapore, that is roughly how much an average income earner needs to survive. Well, I say it’s the minimum, but depending on living conditions, that amount can be slightly more/less.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Let’s hope to God that I will be able to secure some kind of funding, or paid gig soon. Also, if any of you could help me out during this period of my life, I would truly appreciate the support. Any amount you can give would go a really long way. Honestly, I have never done something like this before. I guess to be fair, things have never been this bad before. And so, I’m humbly reaching out. God willing, I have to make it. I need to make it through this phase of my life. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Here’s my Personal PayPal.Me link: https://paypal.me/weizhichen82?country.x=SG&locale.x=en_GB
Recently, I’ve managed to link up my PayPal account with my own personal savings account, so it would be easier for me to transfer whatever funds I’ve receive over.
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