Monday, February 15, 2016

#1 update in New Zealand

Monday, February 15, 2016
I have been waiting for this moment ever since I've been heard about it during my uni time.

Unexpectedly, the luck came to me and I got what I want.

From the day I got it, I can tell that I have been struggling over the year 2015 for my work and study, and has been looking forward this day to come at the same time.

AND here I am, New Zealand...!

So what's is my 2016 resolution? To experience how the life is in New Zealand.

This is my first time travel to a Western country, so I do not know what is the expectation when I am in New Zealand.

I reached in New Zealand in 21 Dec 2015, and the first place I landed was Christchurch. That time I was still felt unbelievable to be in New Zealand.

After one week, I moved to Cromwell to start my first ever job - packing cherries at 45 South. I spent about more than 1 month to work in the orchard. It's not an easy especially when you do not have experience of working in horticulture industry.

What I would like to comment about my first job is, the management is not effective nor systematic. The machines are not accurate and need people to re-weight the cherries before they are being packed. A lot of man power are needed to pack the cherries and need to deliver them on the same day. But, I feel fortunate because I'm not packing the cherries at all time and just making boxes. However, at night I have to stay back to do cleaning. Working in this company is not best moment, but it is a good experience.

After that we moved to Alexandra to find a new job. However it is not easy to get a job here since cherry season has ended. So, I used most of my time to watch drama and go out for a walk to see Alexandra.

I hope this year will be one of the best time for me in New Zealand.