So after two months I am back in Geneva. A lot has happened the last two months, so much so I didn’t really have time to write anything. It’s been exciting and stressful times. First job wise: two weeks after my interview in Geneva and a test in Brussels, they told me I was accepted for a 6 months contract to start with. In the meantime the UN invited me for an interview and then again for another one. I was in the last four but didn’t get it. I wasn’t really great during the interview and also the others had far more experience and networking skills than I have for the moment. So I accepted the job. The fact that it’s only for 6 months to start off with is reassuring: I don’t like it, it will be over quickly, I like it and more importantly, they like me, I can stay.
Also I am going back to my first love: medicine. This job is basically a campaign that focuses on making drugs available to everybody, so a lot of lobbying towards the pharmaceutical companies, WHO and WTO. Exciting stuff. However, now, back in the Geneva offices I feel overwhelmed, scared, excited and all of the above ☺
So now I am relocating to Geneva, well actually not until end of September. Before that I am taking a well-earned break. First on week in Brussels and then I am flying to Dublin for four days and then to Scotland!
The week in Brussels will be welcome as I just bought myself an apartment there. Yes I know sounds ridiculous to buy something and then moving out but I did the first thing before deciding on the later. The apartment is coming out nicely, although no real personal touch as I will be renting it out to two lovely (well I hope so) girls.
The last thing I still need to do is find myself a place to stay here in Geneva. And that seems to be extremely difficult. Not a lot of studio’s or rooms for rent and all quite expensive… So that another thing I have to do. I’ll keep you posted.
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Hello Clio,
This time I took a whole week to make a comment, I'm ashamed, I can do better... As a punishment, I will write in English.
Also, maybe I should write something else than only commenting on my answering speed. :-)
You should not feel overwhelmed and scared, I am sure you will do it pretty well... In any case, I feel totally incapable to do your work (though it is not an argument, the converse is certainly true as well :-)).
Regarding "making drugs available to everybody", I was first tempted to translate "drugs" by "drogues", so I was a bit surprised... ;-)
But in English it has a more general meaning.
Looks a silly question, I guess you intend to go to see Michael Moore's last movie (Sicko)? I plan to go this week-end.
Suggestion for a forthcoming post: Dublin and Scotland, with a few pictures...
And I hope my english is OK...
Cheers,
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Gilles
OOoooh I agree with Gilles about what your next post should be. And while in Dublin , don't forget to have a picture taken with Molly Malone!
As I said to you on Saturday, you'll be FINE!!! You are MORE than capable of doing anything you put your mind to!
Gros bisous
Audrey
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