**Part 3 — Work, Part 1**
Unlike my time in New Zealand,
my first job search in Melbourne
was a real struggle.
There it is again —
“struggle.” lol
I also wanted to find a job
as soon as possible
so I could start building up
the required work hours for
permanent residency.
I would see flyers saying things like
“Experienced workers preferred,”
and all I could think was,
“Please, just let me get some
experience first.”
I walked around handing out
my résumé,
but I didn’t hear back from
anyone at all.
Eventually,
I was left with just one copy
in my hand.
Where should I take this last one?
Then, all of a sudden,
I remembered an Italian restaurant
I had visited before for a school
assignment.
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