All posts tagged: Self

uxr-niversary 2026 🥳

Published by Zea

Today is an important day for me. I will never forget this day and cherish it for the rest of my life! I started transitioning my career during the pandemic while managing my family business. I researched careers I could pursue while at home and upskilled by enrolling in online courses, joining a community, and participating in design challenges.  My dream is to work in tech. Work from home with my PC/laptop. Managing my time and ensuring that I can still do all my household chores to help my parents. Yes! I’m still living with my parents since they are not getting any younger, and I don’t want to be with them and ensure they are safe and sound. I’m so happy because it’s so fun and exciting that I was once working in a laboratory where I had to be physically present, wear sterile decontaminated suits, gloves, and a hairnet, and use disinfectant wherever I went.  At first, I was okay with it, and I enjoy my job. But shifting isn’t for me. My …

another year of exciting journey

Published by Zea

Wow, time flies! My family and I just welcomed the new year, and now the first quarter is almost over. Three months have passed, while I wonder how I will change my hobbies and system to change my life, but it’s so fast, like a blink—crazy, right? This made me realize how important it is to enjoy every moment. I feel like I only know the surface level of life, not entirely every wave that comes with it. Right now, I’m exactly where I was in my youngest years. Eating junk foods, going to the mall, window shopping, buying stuff I don’t need, eating unhealthy foods, and not paying attention to life is my current everyday flow. So I realized I need to spend time loving and taking care of myself and my loved ones, doing what makes me happy, and pursuing the hobbies and career I enjoy. Like starting that business I always dreamed of, but hey, I need MONEY for that. But dear, there’s no such thing as perfect timing. It’s now or …

new job for, new stories.

Published by Zea

Attending job interviews and selling myself to recruiters with very high standards is not easy. The demand is low, but the supply is so high that in one job post, there are hundreds of applicants, which really affects me because I have little chance of landing a job, and most applicants are experienced and come from prestigious universities. It’s really overwhelming, and maybe I will survive by luck? I don’t discourage myself, but I have already attended multiple initial interviews, and the only email I received is that they will not be moving forward with my application. The job market is really tough. I keep applying to the companies I like and to the positions I think I fit, and who would have thought I could really make it? I landed a job in a fintech company! (Girl, FINTECH!) I’ve always wanted to work at a fintech company because I’m really curious about how fast-paced it is and what its processes look like. I came from an agency, then a F&B product company, and now …

setbacks to new beginnings

Published by Zea

The start of the year didn’t go as I had hoped. Life has a way of reminding us that change is the only constant, and part of that reality was facing an unexpected challenge—I got laid off. It was a tough moment, but I believed every obstacle serves a purpose, even if we don’t see it immediately. While January brought bad news, I refused to let it define my year. I reminded myself that setbacks aren’t the enemy but redirections toward something better. And just before February ended, I received some incredible news—a new job offer! This experience has reinforced my faith that everything happens for a reason. Challenges may shake us, but they also pave the way for new opportunities. Here’s to moving forward, embracing change, and trusting the journey ahead!