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Tuesday, 03 March 2009

With love from Jersey…….

Hi everyone !

First of all, thank you all for your comments. Your interest in my blog encourage me to write more about questions you are interested in, despite of my lack of self-confidence in writing and speaking in English. One of my main aims here is to learn more and improve my English.
When I left my country and came to Jersey I hope to find job, where I could learn more about English culture and learn English language more easier, but in life not everything always goes as you wish to…
So, now it is some months pass already, but I am still at the same place where I was – my English is at the same level and I still work at the same boring place. Nothing changes, but time is passing by. I decide - I have to do something different. Learn more. Read more. Write more. I believe that looking at things from another point of view – where obstacle could become opportunity - everything can change.

Let’s look at Jersey as place where to work

Jersey is very beautiful and lovely place where to live and of course - absolutely great place to visit and do business, but I think that not an easier place where to get a suitable job for foreigner, if you have not 5 years residency because of Jersey policy of over-population.
I suppose, that when you are thinking of Jersey, you try to mark this island as ‘tax haven’. It’s true – Jersey is an offshore jurisdiction and it offers a low-tax environment where many UK national and international banks choose to base their offshore operations. And as I read a lot about Jersey before move to, that there are lot of unfulfilled vacancies in finance sector, and professionals are very welcomed.

Needless to say, I thought, that I, as a good finance manager with 6 year banking experience will find here job in finance very quickly. I was naive. Soon I realized, that if you have not residency longer for 5 years, there is big difficulties to get good job.
And this is most important rule for those who want to work here. Of course with fluent English it could be more achieving aim. So, I have decided to learn as hard as I can, and I am ready to wait patiently, while my dream comes true...:)
That’s all I have for today friends. Next time I will tell you more about Jersey, population policy, living and working conditions.

See you tomorrow…

P.S. Here comes some photos from Jersey...









Ilze

Comments

Hi Ilze, welcome to BBC, definitely know the core business plus fluent english is the best thing that a person can do to get o good job, i am studying a lot now to reach this goal in my life too. Bye

Hi Ilze. Very nice to meet you. Riga looks son beautiful, and Jersey seems to be a lovely place too. You are very glad to grew up and living in such fantastic sites. I suppouse that as in most islands, people on Jersey should have a special culture and way to be. Perhaps you'll tell us about it in next entries, but I have a question for you now by now. What is your native tongue? Is it russian? Good Bye.

Hello IIze. Love to you too. The pictures indeed show how beautiful place Jersey is! However, you pointed out the difficulties a foreign national experiences while looking for a job. It has been a general rule that if you want to work in a particular country, it will become easier if you receive higher education from any institute of that country. However, I liked that you did not loose hope. Take the current obstacle as a challenge and face it with enthusiasm. I am sure in the long run you will get whatever you want. Just don't give up. Best wishes.

Hi, Ilze! Nice to meet you;) It seems to be a beautiful place... I' m so sorry that you feel down but try to forget it and start fighting for your dreams!!! Be the best;>

Hi Ilze, this is your second post but your character and personality is already come out.I think that you are a fighter person , with in mind your targets and a clear strategy to win your battle . No short cuts but the main way only.You are probably right,work hard,work hard and work hard again. Good Luck Ilze.

Dear Ilze! Sometimes we have a special way to achive our aim. Sometimes we think this road will be straight and simple, but the life leads us on a cranky, winding way. Many people lose the aim which made them to start this way, but many of us - like you are - is fighting. No matter where you did your first step and how long have you been walking on your way. The only important thing is the direction where you are going to. I wish you a successful and happy way!!!! Best regards from Hungary Krisztina

Hello Ilze, I am really gland having the opportunity of reading your interesting comments about your beautiful country and Jersey. I have a friend who is from Latvia too, so I could have some contact with your country ( I ate delicious Latvian chocolates and tried a yummy salad that my friend prepared) By the way, I am sure you are going to reach your aims so keep it up!! I am looking forward hearing more of you!!! Cheer up!!

Hi Ilze! I´m sorry, but couldn´t catch what is your job. Take it easy, writing is a good way to improve English, cause make us to think in the language. In order to find a good job, how about your computer skills?

Hi Ilze, I loved your this post of yours. It is really interesting to know about an experience like that. I keep a doubt in my head, how much time do you live in Jersey? Bye! :D

Hi Ilze, what's going on? Let introduce myself. I'm Toni from Barcelona. I like to interact with blog students and with so much people as I can in this virtual way. I wish the better for you at Channel Islands. reading your words, to find a god job seem a bit difficult. Well, don't worry if it were easy nobody would balance your final success (I have no dubt about your experience and your skills). Good Luck. See you, Toni

hi Ilze, Like u , I feel it's not easy to learn English now. I still find the suitable way to learn English . The most difficult obstacle is the time . I must do my job. It takes me too much energy and time so I can not focus fully in learning . How can I fix this problem ?

Hi Ilze! Nice to meet you here. I enjoyed reading your posts. Nice photos, what a windy evening ;) good luck, looking forward to read more about you.

Jersey looks a heaven Ilze, also it is nice to meet you. I am Leila from Northern Finland and I am a regular visitor to BBC LE blog. However, for past few months I have not taken part in the conversation due my Creek language studies. Hi to you all! Ilze although I have lived in U.K, I never visited Jersey. It is the place, I want to go one of these days. Nevertheless, I am happy you are there; we Finns and Latvians are as sisters. Best of luck…

Hi Llze! It’s wonderful to meet you in cyber class. In terms of your expectations, things have not been going well, and you seem a little fed up doing the donkey work every day. It sounds a bit presumptuous of me to say life is a long race and full of obstacles. but you never know that difficulties you are faced with may unexpectedly turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Try to keep your spirit and strength up, and look for the future. Bt the way, you are well blended in with nature of the Jersey in the pictures! Have a great weekend!

hello ilze! i'm french and i visit your blog in english.you funnys foto;i don't understand all but i try; i will come last week for look her continuation it's funny;kiss faustine

Hello Ilze! And hello everyone! I'm a regular visitor to BBC LE blog too, but this is my first comment...I'm going to study english, then I apologize for my mistakes. "I believe that looking at things from another point of view – where obstacle could become opportunity - everything can change." I'm agree with you! Good luck! Bye!

Hi Llze! It’s wonderful to meet you in cyber class. In terms of your expectations, things have not been going well, and you seem a little fed up doing the donkey work every day. It sounds a bit presumptuous of me to say life is a long race and full of obstacles, but you never know sometimes the difficulties you are faced with may unexpectedly turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Try to keep your spirit and strength up, and look for the future. By the way, you are well blended in with nature of the Jersey in the pictures! Have a great weekend!

Lize,The scenary, in the mist of you are is a testimony of good taste and a perfect place to rethink about myself.It will help a man to be a lover of nature.Thanks

looks like a fast wind is blowing :D Great pic lize

hi dear.. this is really mind blowing article..

I like this blog because it is written about your city and her personal life.... never change!

i think you live in a very beautiful country and id like to visit you soon

Nice photos but there is too much for reading

Hi lize i am so impressed by your city and your history.I think that one day i want to visit your country.

we think that you are a nice an interesting girl, you want to improve your english every day so it is good for you. Our advice for you is continue ahead and reach your goals Good Luck Bye Bye.

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