If I were to condense my life prior to stepping foot in New Zealand into a few sentences, it would resemble something like this. Born and raised in Singapore.. served mandatory National Service when I was 18 years old.. entered university after two and a half years in the Army.. majored in Mechanical Engineering.. graduated with a degree.. found a desk job as an Engineer.. felt empty and lost despite the generous remuneration and benefits provided by the company.. took a short trip to Melbourne, Australia.. enjoyed the trip so much that I really really really wanted to live (or at least work) overseas.. made a decision (more…)
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