Resigned.

The moment I wrote the resignation letter, I knew that a long road would be ahead. For me. For us. Considering the minute probability of being employed here again in my country, I choose to move forward.



First I searched for prospective countries that I could apply for as an overseas nurse. I am officially a soon-to-be OFW. This is a major milestone for me. I had to review my resume, my qualifications and my state of mind. I am qualified to all countries except for the one I've always set my eyes on: the United States of America. No surprise there. Ever since recession hit them, all opportunities for foreign nurses to come and work there were all gone.



All those years of having that American Dream we Filipinos mostly have, are starting to fade. This is all about moving on. And yet I am resigned at the same time. I traded my job at a well-known tertiary hospital for the world of the unknown. Anybody who would hear my story would definitely think I am losing my mind. Well, I recently lost part of my heart a few months ago when I miscarried. But that's another story.



I really must be losing my mind.



I spent hours surfing the net, looking for potential employers and to my surprise, it was a boundless world that I have never been to before. I am walking the road less traveled. Choosing to lose my job and the highest salary for a staff nurse in my country was sheer lunacy. I am utterly frightened and excited at the same time. This is it. I can prove everybody wrong or I could curl up and cry for doing such a harsh decision.



My curriculum vitae was posted to every job hunting website possible and I received numerous calls day in and out. However, I ignored the calls from Middle East (the last place I would ever be), Singapore and New Zealand. I have set my eyes on the place I've always fancied travelling to: United Kingdom.



Got an appointment from two famous agencies for UK. Passed their qualifying tests and nerve-racking interview. Thank God. Now I would just have to wait.



And so I wait. It felt like years. Only left to do was pray.



Honestly, it was just 7 days until finally, an e-mail brought awesome news. An employer is coming here from UK and would be conducting interviews in a week. OMG. Prayer really works all the time! So, I researched like I've never researched before. I've learned everything about the company and covered all possible questions regarding my profession. I am ready!



Next thing I knew, I was coming out from the hotel room with the biggest smile on my face. I nailed it! I was then given a contract to sign and pictures were taken. I'm sure I looked ridiculously happy. I can't remember being this happy in months.



I thought I was resigned with my life yet God took this chance to show me how He truly loves me. He really indeed has better plans. And I can't wait!