Despite obtaining a 1st class degree in Financial Studies and receiving the Vice Chancellor’s Award, this 25-year-old Malaysian was forced to head back to her hometown and work in her brother’s restaurant as she couldn’t secure a job in the city.
M’sian works as a restaurant helper, despite obtaining 1st class in her degree
According to local newspaper Harian Metro, Zuraini Zulkornain had completed her studies back in June last year. Completing her internship at an agency and a six-month “protege”, she was still unable to secure a position regarding her degree. Facing a series of setbacks, the 1st class degree holder then decided to head back to her hometown.
“I decided that it’s best to return to my hometown and help my brother out”, she said.
Source: Harian Metro
Despite obtaining her degree at UiTM, Zuraini remained hardworking and humble, taking on any tasks needed to be completed in her brother’s restaurant. She would even help with washing the dishes, making beverages as well as cleaning tables. Receiving comments and questions from several people around her, she admitted that it definitely hurt her.
“They may make hurtful remarks regarding my degree and what I work as now, but I’m not ashamed”, she mentioned.
Source: Harian Metro
While she has been working in her brother’s restaurant for close to a year, Zuraini shared that she is still looking for a job and remains hopeful. Thankful for her family’s support towards her, the 1st class degree holder shared that she never regretted her choice for pursuing her studies.
She added that she understood how important it is to acquire knowledge and remains positive that she will be able to get a job in the future, when the time is right.
All the best in your future endeavours, Zuraini! Never give up!
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