1-year Work Anniversary

4 March 2019

Congratulations to me!

I have completed my one year anniversary of working in Stockholm, Sweden. This is a milestone for me. I cannot believe how the time has passed but while I was going through the whole process of finding a job and learning the language, it felt like eternity and not to mention, torturous. 

Today, I reflected back at my journey. To be able to speak the language and get a job in less than 2 years. I could not be anymore prouder than I already am. Occasionally, I feel pressured to work harder and my sister reminded me how much I have achieved in less than 2 years. I should stop and look back at how far I have come. I should be so proud of myself and stop to appreciate my accomplishments. 

The reason I came to Sweden was for him. To not live in 'what-ifs'. To give it a try to live in a new country. To not look back when I am older and regret. But I forgot this purpose of mine amidst of the stress I piled on myself in learning the language and getting a job.  

I was stressed in learning the language and getting my life back on the employment track because I did not enjoy being financially-dependent on someone. Yes, the idea of just spending someone's else money seems fantastic. I did love that idea when I was in Malaysia - not needing to work hard and enjoying the start of a new chapter in Sweden. I got bored after a while because I was new in the country and did not know anyone. I am not a fan of shopping either. 

Now that I have a better grasp of the language, gotten a job and have completed my 1-year milestone, I should be easy on myself now. Enjoy working in a new culture in a new city in a new country.

Way to go, Yan! *self-pat on my back*