Perfect Timing

Hi there,

It's been a while, so let’s catch up!

The last time we truly connected was sometime last year when I was wrapping up my Honours degree. Life was a whirlwind of emotions—relief at finishing the year but also disappointment after failing one of my modules. The sun was beginning to shine, and I was balancing a part-time au pair job while nervously applying for full-time positions and going through interviews. Real adult life was just around the corner.

No one really prepares you for the jump from student to employee or the journey that follows.

I remember having three interviews and receiving a job offer. On the surface, the offer looked promising—a solid HR intern role—but deep down, I had this nagging uneasiness. The company had invited me to sign the contract, yet I felt no peace about it. Just before heading in, Ben called me and said, "Don’t feel pressured to sign anything."

As I sat there, watching two other candidates sign their contracts without hesitation, my heart was screaming. Something felt off. When the recruiter came to collect my signed contract, I asked if I could take it home and think it over. She was surprised but agreed. Later, I made the difficult decision not to sign.

Out of the three interviews I had, this was the only offer I received, and I turned it down. Sounds crazy. I remember talking to my sister about it, and she told me, "You need to be comfortable saying no, even if it means you might not get another offer." And that’s exactly what I did.

By the end of the year, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace.

When 2024 began, surprisingly, the anxiety of not having a plan didn’t overwhelm me. I felt the peace of God wash over me, trusting that His timing would be perfect.

While on holiday with Ben’s family, I received an unexpected email—an interview scheduled for the very next day. I prepared, had the interview, and it checked all the boxes. I closed my laptop, at peace, and enjoyed the rest of my time away.

When I returned home, I received an offer letter—this time, with a salary double the amount I had turned down.

It was a reminder of God’s faithfulness. His plans are always good, and His timing is always perfect.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

– Psalm 27:14