Hi Everyone!
Welcome to my first blog- I am so excited to see where this journey will take us. I have started this blog as I am going to be participating in an overseas assignment which is often described as the 'business version of peace corps'.
I have decided to start my blog now, 3 weeks before I leave. I figure that before I go overseas and start sharing my perceptions, observations and experiences it would be worth sharing a little about myself and the cultural lens that I will be applying in following blog posts. This idea was inspired by my colleague Mike who began his blog with a little about his life. Mike is also on assignment and you should go check out his blog here.
As such, this blog post will be a summary of who I am now and if you read on, I have shared what it was like for me growing up in Australia, what my work life has entailed so far and also about my assignment.
About Me:
- I am 27 years old and live in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- I have been working for IBM for the past 7 years and absolutely love it.
- I am a registered psychologist, specialising in Organisations.
- I am the oldest of 6 kids and my siblings mean the world to me <3
- My partner and I have been together for 3 years.
- I have an amazing group of friends and see them as often as I can.
- I believe in giving back to society and doing things for the right reasons.
- I haven't done a lot of travel so this assignment / what I share through this blog will be an eye-opening experience for me. Travel experience to date: 1 week in New Zealand, 1 week in Singapore, 1/2 day in Malaysia and 1 day in Indonesia.
Great intro post...Looking forward to more to come! Enjoy the travel.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matthew! I have spent a very self-indulgent day completing pre-trip posts (up on the right hand side)so hopefully I will have more diverse content to come soon :)
DeleteAwesome stuff Jess, looking forward to following your blog! To be honest first time I've considered following any blog whatsoever! Can't wait to hear about your thoughts of being India as well. :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic stuff Jess. What an adventure you have coming up. I am looking forward to reading about your experience. Just for the record, you have spent 2 weeks, 1½ days more outside Australia than I have : )
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about your experiences, keep up the blogging - you're a natural!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and enjoy the experience, look forward to hearing what you guys get up to!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog Jess! Enjoyable read and I am so thrilled for you taking this adventure to India. You will be well prepared and organised I know. The impact you will have on CSC and all those you connect with along the journey will no doubt change lives. They will love you! Enjoy the experience!
ReplyDeleteLoved reading your Blog and experience Jessica, I hope u have a great time in India....Enjoy:)
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