Wednesday, 18 January 2006

On a Silver Platter

Oh yeah, it came practically on a silver platter. Guess what? I was on my way out to hang some hand-washed clothes when I noticed an envelop slipped under our front door. It was a letter from Bev, the pharmacist for whom before I had a short stint as a shop assistant. She gave me my first job here, almost two weeks upon my arrival. It was such a big learning curve for me as an aspiring pharmacist in Australia.

And now, she's given me the BIGGEST news ever! I had been on the lookout for a new job since we've arrived from holidays, and had been quite unlucky. And here I am, being found by the job! Hehe. What luck, eh? No. What a blessing!

She's hiring me to fill in the position Donna, her long-time dispensary assistant, is resigning from. Bev will now have to check with relevant authorities how I can get into that dispensary assistant course so that I can legally assist her with dispensing. Being a pharmacist with an overseas license doesn't necessarily mean I can work even as a dispensary assistant. But we're hopeful they'll recognise my academic credentials.

To be working full-time in a pharmacy will surely give me a good kickstart and that experience and exposure I'll be needing as I pursue my career as a pharmacist here. Tyrone was close to hyperventilating with me. I guess, it's a sign of many things.

1 comment:

Leah said...

yes, it's a sign of good things to come! good luck with the 'refresher course.' i know how it feels to be rusty! :P