THIS IS MY BIG RARE OPPORTUNITY

As a students of university, and a tenant lives far away from our family is hard to do. We are trying to organize money, do all the things by ourselves. We are a normal human; we need money of course, moreover if our parents give us adequate pocket money for our living expense. It’s sure that we have to think how our life becomes economically life. Like we only have two times for our meal-time, and we spend to buy the cheapest food like chicken noodle, or penyetan (all are student’s budget food).

To be honest, I wanted to get my part-time job since I was in the first semester at the university. Because of my schedule, I forgot about those things. I studied hard to get my best score. I used to spend my money carelessly; I bought many things I wanted to buy.

And the day was begun, when I realized I couldn’t ask my parents to give me extra money for my living here. My older sister ordered me to find some part time job around Salatiga, even the salary is not enough for all my expense here. I tried hard to find that kind of job around Salatiga. I asked my friends to inform me whether she found part time job there.

It was my long holiday, I didn’t take my Short Semester (Semester Pendek) then I went back to my hometown. At home, I was only stayed at home; helped my parents to keep their own shop. It was really boring, still I dreamt about my part time job. I texted one of my friends, her name is Ester; she told me there were part time job at Monginsidi as an English Teacher. I felt surprised for that information, and I prepared it well. I typed my application letter, and my CV with no doubt. But, I knew God hasn’t permitted me yet to apply that job. I was still at home. It was about 3 days later, I met Ester again and she told me there was another job for me but she didn’t really sure for that. We proceeded to English Institution there, and to make this story short I got the phone number of that Institution. I texted the owner of Margi Alit (the name of institution I wanted to apply). He replied my message and told me to send my application letter and my CV. I shared my happiness directly to one of my close friends, she was Della. We both wanted to apply that job. The next day we went there and sent it to them. There, we had a little talk with Mr. Bambang (one of English Teacher there). He asked us about our motivation applying this job. All of our conversations were spoken in English. It was hard for me for the first time, but only by HIS grace I could answer it with everything I could say. He told us that we had to come there next week to have some talks with the owner.

We went to Della’s boarding house, along our way to her boarding house we talked about how nervous we were there. We were almost speechless, didn’t know what we had to say. I was optimist for that job, and I believe everything has prepared by God. The following week, we were interviewed by all the staffs and the owner of the institution. I was nervous again, because I met with many people who are expert in English teaching. Praise the Lord; I could do the interview well. We had our lunch together while they were still interviewing us. My first interview was end, but the following week we had to come there again to talk about the salary. I came there again in the following week; della and I were tired of waiting this decisions. But I tried to make sure della that we surely accepted. We talked about how much salary we want; the staffs offered us how if they could only give the lower amount from the salary we want. I humbly said that It was not a big deal for me, I needed experiences not only in teaching but also I needed an experience in organization. So I didn’t mind if I got the lower salary.

God still wanted me to be more patient; they asked me to come again in the following weeks. It was almost 3 times for me to be interviewed. It was my last week to be interviewed; they gave us a task for teaching practicum and after teaching practicum they have could make decision upon us. I prepared it well; I made some resume of what I had to explain for my students. I still had spirit enough to come in my last interview. There, I found my friend too, her name was Dessy. She was interested in applying this job too; we would pretend as the real teacher and explained the material for our students. I could deny I felt really nervous. Finally we had finished doing our practicum teaching, even it wasn’t good enough. We had different method of teaching with Margi Alit. But they were satisfied with our efforts. We gained the new point of view of teaching itself, and again we three of us had to wait the decisions from them. They would message us or called us if we were accepted. Again, God tested my patience; I prayed often for this job when I went to bed. I begged God to give me that opportunity, but I didn’t force God to do my will. I let God’s will would happen. It was Thursday at 4.55 pm, I got a message from Margi Alit; they told me to come there tomorrow (Friday) at 11 am, I felt really happy at the time. I texted Della and Dessy, I was asking whether they got the same message with me or not. Unfortunately they didn’t get a message from Margi Alit, so only I the one whom they messaged. They said only me who were accepted in their institution.

The next day, I was given the contract of work, job list, and some regulations there. Until now, I am still unconscious for realizing I am accepted as English Teacher in Margi Alit (even my status is still apprentice). Della and Dessy are also accepted there, but they haven’t taught the students yet. Last Monday was our first day of our training. We worked as English Assistant there, helped the hotel’s staff learning English. I was really tired but happy; it was my first job’s experience. God is good for me; I am given a chance to assist foreigners who are learning Indonesian. It is really big and rare opportunity. Two days ago, I assisted them in learning Indonesian. The age of them is not far from us, so we can easily associate with them. I have new friends; they are Jason, Mike, Ellery, Nicole, Riki, Laura, Nancy, Wendoo. They are from Canada, Honduras, Paraguay, and Zambia.They are all friendly persons and have a high sense of humors. 

I thank God for every opportunity God has given to me and I will keep it well even it’s a small chance. Like the Scriptures says: For those who are trustworthy in a little, God will appoint you over much.

For I know (now) I am still trustworthy in little things, God will appoint me over much (later). I believe in my heart.

But as it is written, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, neither has the human heart thought of what GOD has prepared for those who love HIM.” -1 Corinthians 2:9-