Amura | My Life.

So I finally made the big move to Sydney to take up my Graduate position at IBM. Thinking back when I was still in the interview stage, I couldn't make up my mind whether I was ready to make that big step. Would I survive on the salary I was going to receive? Would I be able to be independent enough? Would I make friends? Get along with colleagues? Many thoughts went through my head at the time, but taking that leap of faith, has gotten me to where I am know. Of course it's still just the beginning, but I am not regretting my decision.

I am actually enjoying the peace and quiet that I get on days when I'm tired or lazy and just not in the mood to do anything. Of course it does get particularly lonely on the weekends when you haven't got anyone to spend it with - especially your friends back in Melbourne.

I am enjoying work so far, and after the Friday White Elephant/International Xmas Lunch I feel like I am a step closer to getting to be apart of the team. I have alot to learn but I know that I can do well, Just got to keep reminding myself "one step at a time" and not trying to do everything at once.

I am working within a very international team (from Japan, China and Korea) and hope that I can eventually improve in my language in all three =). So far work has been about training. I have found the KT problem solving training and client management training quite useful. Some areas were obvious and logical to understand, others were great tips and tricks into my new role and I hope that I can remember to adapt them when I am solving issues for clients.

A lot has happened over the last month, good and bad but I will push forward to each new day, with hope and faith that it will get better and that it will take me places. For this weekend, I will be looking forward to reuniting with my family and enjoying the company of my 2 adorable nephews who will be spending Christmas and New Years with me. Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May a new Beginning bring you more joy and happiness =)