Updates on life
The countdown has begun.
With less than 2 weeks to wrap up my life here, I've been trying to decide what to fill up my time with. Surprisingly enough, I generally feel like I've spent enough time with my friends here and there's not much urgency about seeing them one last time before I leave. Maybe that's a good thing - points to the fact that I've invested adequate time here growing relationships and there'll be no regrets.
Everything is falling into place, and I am continually amazed at God's providence. Jia Wern got a job in Subang Jaya so we'll be based there for the next three years. When I look back on all the jobs we applied to during the job hunt, God's hand was evident in closing so many doors, either through never hearing back from certain companies or not even getting to the interview stage. Back then, it felt bizarre - why would anyone not consider a Duke PhD graduate for employment? JW even listed a salary way below what we were expecting to get with his credentials since we wanted to be a competitive bid in this economy. Long story short, the job hunting website we signed up for didn't turn up any leads. The way it all worked out, this job offer (generated by a random search by his brother) will pay him more than we expected, and there are also quite a few job opportunities for me in the same area. The icing on the cake is that dad happens to have a house in the USJ area (just a 15-minute commute!) so we're pretty much covered in terms of (affordable) housing.
Right now we're busy trying to get our stuff sold off and packing. With more than a week to go, though, it's hard to think of living without some essentials like the microwave. =P But it's better to have it gone than to leave it by the dumpster on the last day, I guess. I'm also trying to hit up eateries we'll miss one last time. Authentic Mexican tacos, you will be sorely missed.
Which is why I'm having you for lunch today. =P
With less than 2 weeks to wrap up my life here, I've been trying to decide what to fill up my time with. Surprisingly enough, I generally feel like I've spent enough time with my friends here and there's not much urgency about seeing them one last time before I leave. Maybe that's a good thing - points to the fact that I've invested adequate time here growing relationships and there'll be no regrets.
Everything is falling into place, and I am continually amazed at God's providence. Jia Wern got a job in Subang Jaya so we'll be based there for the next three years. When I look back on all the jobs we applied to during the job hunt, God's hand was evident in closing so many doors, either through never hearing back from certain companies or not even getting to the interview stage. Back then, it felt bizarre - why would anyone not consider a Duke PhD graduate for employment? JW even listed a salary way below what we were expecting to get with his credentials since we wanted to be a competitive bid in this economy. Long story short, the job hunting website we signed up for didn't turn up any leads. The way it all worked out, this job offer (generated by a random search by his brother) will pay him more than we expected, and there are also quite a few job opportunities for me in the same area. The icing on the cake is that dad happens to have a house in the USJ area (just a 15-minute commute!) so we're pretty much covered in terms of (affordable) housing.
Right now we're busy trying to get our stuff sold off and packing. With more than a week to go, though, it's hard to think of living without some essentials like the microwave. =P But it's better to have it gone than to leave it by the dumpster on the last day, I guess. I'm also trying to hit up eateries we'll miss one last time. Authentic Mexican tacos, you will be sorely missed.
Which is why I'm having you for lunch today. =P
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