Job Finding Stories

Suhaila’s Success Story (all parts)

Suhaila’s first job interview turned into her dream job offer, beating all your expectations. In addition, she was given a border exemption during the Covid lockdown in New Zealand, which was quite tight, and she was given a work visa with right to gravel to and work in New Zealand. This all happened within two weeks. Amazing so far, right?

Follow Suhaila’s journey and expect the unexpected as this story unfolds.


This is Part 2, picking up things from Doha, Qatar with a few exciting stories that Suhaila’s family experienced along the way so far…

The flight to New Zealand was cancelled and borders were re-closed again in New Zealand due to the discovery of Omicron. The timing couldn’t be worse. Suhaila’s family of 5 already sold the house, packed all belongings and was at the airport. So now what?

In Part 3, I am honured to interview Suhaila in the comfort of her new home in Auckland. Suhaila’s new life is explained regarding work, studies, social life, Auckland city culture and family life. Then each of her children give us a fresh update from their points of view. Just listen for yourself, this turning into a wholesome reality show.

Prologue to Suhaila’s Success Story – Difficulties come into our lives and then it is our time to respond. Suhaila is a Clinical Psychologist with experience helping some of the most traumatised people in society, so it is perhaps fitting that we consider how Suhaila responds to some of the challenges that Immigration can bring to a family. As the viewer experiences Suhaila’s story in 3 parts, there are ups and downs and unexpected twists. Ultimately, this is a feel-good experience that might be be exactly what someone needs to hear when considering how to make the journey of a lifetime into a new country, new job, new everything.