Next Job Destination -- Papua New Guinea
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...