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Next Job Destination -- Papua New Guinea

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A New Chapter Begins: From Uncertainty to Bougainville As October 2025 approached, I found myself at a crossroads—torn between seeking a new opportunity elsewhere or continuing my journey with FreeBalance. I had been holding out hope for a Philippine project slated to begin implementation that same month. Unfortunately, due to delays in the country's procurement process, the earliest possible start date was pushed to December. Waiting that long wasn’t an option. After two difficult months of being jobless and financially strained in August and September, I made the decision to accept a new offer from FreeBalance. This new chapter would involve the same product and the same role—Functional Consultant—but under a fresh contract, for a new client: the Autonomous Bougainville Government. It also meant relocating to a new country, Papua New Guinea, promising a completely new experience. First Visit My deployment to Buka Island was initially scheduled for October 13, but a series of post...
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Returned HOME twice this year

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Just like in year 2024, I returned to my hometown twice this year. August: A Homecoming with Purpose August brought a rare and meaningful pause in our lives. Our eldest brother returned home for a month-long vacation from his overseas work, and I, too, was on a two-month break from my year-long assignment in Micronesia. With all four siblings finally under one roof, we seized the moment for two important reasons: first, to celebrate our very first siblings’ reunion, and second, to begin the process of settling our parents’ estates. It was a bittersweet task—finalizing the transfer of the main property title under our late father's name and addressing the share of our beloved late mother. Amid the paperwork and legalities, there was comfort in doing it together, as a family, honoring their legacy with unity and love. September: Fiesta, Festival, and Friendship September gave me another rare gift—the chance to be home with friends during Surigao City’s fiesta in honor of its patron s...
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