I can't keep doing this. I have to be independent. I don't want to miss this golden opportunity🥹. 06 March 2026

Hello everyone.

Hi everyone, today I have some good news. It's been a long story lately, but I'll just share the highlights from the past two days. Oh yeah, everyone, before I continue, I hope you're all doing well.

Since I moved to a new refugee camp in the Aceh Tamiang region of North Sumatra, a remote village in this region, I've noticed a lot of changes here, as I've been living in the highlands for several months. So, when I first got to know my new home, it felt a little different. But I was happy because some of my old friends had moved to the new refugee camp as well, so I wasn't too bored because I had some of my highland friends living here.

I was really very happy, because on March 6th, I applied for a job. Because I am a very shy person and different from my other friends, I opened the best solution for myself to get a link in a WhatsApp group about jobs on March 6th. It's about work. Before I did this big action, I also first asked permission from my beloved grandmother.

Always be healthy my grandmother, I will prove it

And my grandmother also once said to me, My grandmother said this, Hey my grandson, are you always like this, Now the situation is so difficult, and the situation is getting worse. Move your body to become a strong and independent person. Look for work wherever you are, Grandma is old, don't expect long with Grandma, Grandma just gave advice. Because my grandson has grown up and must be independent. Look for job opportunities, but my grandson must love the job. Don't expect to be in this place forever, this will not be good. Move my grandson, my grandmother always prays for the best for my grandson.

My grandmother's words inspired me, because the reason I didn't want to work far away was because I loved my grandmother so much. But over time I thought, this is also true what my grandmother said, why am I here without a job and school? If I stay here, I won't have a bright future if I don't work. I took my grandmother's hand and said, "My grandmother, I'm always with you, and when I get a job, I won't forget my grandmother's legacy. Wherever I go, I always hold on to my grandmother's words, I have to be strong and independent in this life." I swear I cried while hugging my grandmother's hand, who already knew.

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The night before March 6th, I opened a WhatsApp group link and spent time applying for jobs. I saw one I loved, because I hold to the adage that if I'm looking for a job, I have to love it. I also kept thinking, "This is my only way to live independently." The results were worth it.

I got a job at an Alfamart branch in Pekanbaru (Bali). What excited me was that Alfamart had an opening and needed over 30 employees. The branch was located in Bali and was a new job. Thirty members, including myself, had already applied. I was thrilled because I passed without many requirements; I only had a high school diploma. This was truly an extraordinary golden opportunity, and I found it through my efforts that night.

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It was March 6th last night. Alfamart contacted me directly via WhatsApp. I was instructed to leave immediately. The requirements were simple, and I was allowed to go to work as soon as possible. No later than two days. Upon hearing this, I immediately went to see my grandmother. I cried uncontrollably in front of her. I had landed a great job at Alfamart.

My grandmother is very proud, because just a few days ago my grandmother said to me, her grandson must be a strong and independent person for my own future. But what makes me anxious, I do not have the funds to go to Pekanbaru city, which is even sadder, when I see my grandmother crying because she can not help, because my grandmother does not have enough money, we just eat what is here every day. This is what makes me sad because I do not have enough money to get the job opportunity that I like the most.

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Asking a friend for help,But nothing, I hope I'm stronger🥹

That morning, I woke up very early to try to earn some money. I was willing to walk to a friend's house. Because I still remembered my friend was always busy helping his brother in the garden. So that morning, while looking at my grandmother's sad face, I went to visit my friends to ask for a few hours of work so I could earn some money to save for my upcoming trip to Pekanbaru.

As soon as I arrived, I saw my friend in his brother's garden. I asked his permission to help with a few hours of work, or just for the day. But what saddened me was that my friend was also having a hard time. My heart was truly broken and saddened when I heard my friend's words about needing money too. And his brother hadn't even paid his adopted son, my friend.

I was so confused, as the day drew near for my job application to be accepted. I didn't want to miss this golden opportunity. I'd struggled so much in the beginning to find this impressive job. I even begged Alfamart to get me a job. I really had no solution, as the deadline was only two days away. What should I do to secure the funds to travel to the job outside Aceh, namely to Pekanbaru, as the distance was so great?

I didn't want to miss this job opportunity, as it truly was my desire to achieve a new life and I desperately wanted to be independent. As my grandmother had said, I was at a loss as to how I would find the money to work there.

Author Misslaila🙏.