I was disappointed yesterday and slightly down in a way because I had high expectations about this study and its arrangements and I feel that the responsible organisation hasn’t been clear about things at all. Yesterday some facts were revealed that -to me- made it all look less bright and wonderful and I ended up in deep thinkers mode. There are only four places available while they left the impression that there would be at least 10 to 15…
There were about 28 people in the room and about three decided not to go for it after we were given a presentation: do the maths… One fact was about wages which will be extremely low during the study which will be spread over three years. Once you’ve passed your exams your pay will be slightly higher. Another fact that surfaced was the level of education which is lower than I was told so I’d need to add three more years of study.
Ever since I came home yesterday I had been thinking about what I should do and I couldn’t make up my mind. I really needed to talk to someone close today and exchange thoughts, so I rang C. at the academy. I knew he would be able to answer some of my questions that were causing doubts. By the time we hung up -an hour plus later- I was feeling positive again because of his advice and enthusiasm and full of energy to start the process.
I’ll have to write a motivational letter and might have to retake the competence test. If I’ll go through to the second round I’ll have to have a chat with the employer and take a study assessment test. It all seems pretty strict so it’s gonna be interesting to see what will happen these next couple of weeks. I’m gonna be busy… Today I also received a request from a client to design an ad to send to wholesalers and to update the website for xMas.
While I was cleaning out one of my external hard discs I ran into a smaller version of the image below. I’d forgotten about it, about taking it but it put a smile on my face and because of that I’ve decided to post the bigger version. I miss my little friend…
I miss him…
I’m sure your heart will show you the right thing to do. I’ve always been fascinated with psychology and psychiatry so the project seems very intriguing to me… in the long run. I have my fingers crossed for you, BEST OF LUCK!
I still don’t know what to do *sigh* Others made me have doubts again… I’ve started to write the motivational letter today which in itself is already a tough thing to do *LOL* Guess I’d better call it a day because I’m struggling right now. But you’re right I think it’s fascinating too
Thanks for your support and wishes!!! I appreciate it 
It’s always good to talk to close friends who have our best interests at heart and obtain their advice. Glad you talked to your friend C
It’s always intimidating to start a new project because of the time and money (resources) invested and the prospect of a brighter future.
Good luck with the motivational letter and with the decision making
Hi Wen, yes you’re right… I don’t have many friends that I could talk to like I can with C. He’s always honest with me and wouldn’t tell me what I’d like to hear, there aren’t many people who aren’t afraid to tell one how it is
So yes, I value his opinion because of this!
I’ve written the letter and sent it but it seems there’s quite a lot of competition so we’ll see what’s gonna happen next. It annoys me that companies these days seem to take at least two months before they tell you what their decision is with regard to a hiring process… It shouldn’t take that long, in the meantime I’m waiting for them to tell me some news