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Summary

The transcript offers an inspiring journey of a dedicated educator who overcame early life challenges, including being raised by grandparents, to achieve educational and career success. Motivated by a desire for independence and a better future, they pursued education despite financial difficulties. Their career path was shaped by early entrepreneurial experiences and a determination to continue learning. After overcoming pandemic-related setbacks, they transitioned to teaching, balancing their professional responsibilities with personal growth. With aspirations to continue advancing in education, their ultimate goal is to help students become self-reliant and prepared for the workforce.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker's birthdate is April 18, 1999, and they were raised by their grandparents due to family circumstances.
• 😀 The speaker learned independence at a young age, as their grandparents encouraged self-reliance and working for what they wanted, such as earning money to buy books.
• 😀 The speaker's educational journey included attending various schools, from kindergarten to university, with different living arrangements due to economic challenges in the family.
• 😀 The speaker's motivation to continue school was initially driven by the belief that education was essential for a better future, and later, by the desire to avoid settling into a life of early marriage.
• 😀 After completing vocational school (SMK), the speaker decided to continue their studies due to the low salary offered with an SMK diploma, realizing the need for higher qualifications to improve career prospects.
• 😀 The speaker had multiple jobs before becoming a teacher, including selling items, working in hotels, and teaching at a tutoring center.
• 😀 The speaker used their savings from work to fund their university education, balancing studies with part-time jobs to support themselves financially.
• 😀 After completing university, the speaker worked at a tutoring center before eventually transitioning into a teaching position at a school in 2022, and later becoming a civil servant (ASN) in 2023.
• 😀 The speaker considers becoming an ASN as their greatest achievement, marking a significant milestone in their career.
• 😀 During their first year of teaching, the speaker faced challenges such as managing large class sizes for practical lessons but has otherwise found the teaching experience to be manageable.
• 😀 The speaker's personal values are reflected in their words: they describe themselves as determined ('nekad'), independent, and somewhat talkative (cerewet). Their current goal is to balance work with starting a family.

Q & A

What was the key factor that shaped the speaker's personality during childhood?

The speaker's personality was largely shaped by being raised by their grandparents, which taught them independence and self-reliance. Their grandparents, who were businesspeople, emphasized the importance of earning their own way, such as making money to buy books for school.

How did the speaker’s educational journey unfold?

The speaker's educational journey started at a kindergarten in Ubung, then continued in various locations, including staying with their grandparents for elementary school due to family financial circumstances. They attended SD Negeri 2 Abianbase, SMP Negeri 2 Mengui, SMK Wiraharapan Dalung, and later continued their studies at UHN Bagenpar.

What motivated the speaker to continue their education after high school?

The speaker was motivated to continue their education after high school because of a desire to secure better career prospects. A turning point was when their boss at a previous job pointed out that they were being paid less because they only had an SMK diploma. Additionally, the speaker wanted to avoid getting married too young, which many of their peers did after completing SMK.

What challenges did the speaker face in financing their education?

The speaker faced financial challenges in funding their education, as their parents only supported them through high school. To pay for college, they used their savings from working and even worked part-time while studying, including performing in hotels and later teaching at a tutoring center.

What was the speaker's career path before becoming a teacher?

Before becoming a teacher, the speaker worked various jobs. They were involved in business from a young age, selling items like pens at school. After completing SMK, they worked in a villa and performed at hotels. They also worked at a tutoring center, teaching elementary school students, which led to their decision to become a teacher.

What is the speaker's most significant achievement in their career so far?

The speaker considers becoming a civil servant (ASN) as their greatest career achievement. They managed to secure this position after navigating several challenges and career shifts.

How does the speaker manage to balance work and other responsibilities?

The speaker manages their time by prioritizing tasks. With a busy schedule involving teaching, committee work, and other duties, they focus on what needs immediate attention while ensuring they fulfill their obligations, including class teaching and monitoring student activities.

What was the most memorable experience the speaker had while teaching?

The speaker found it memorable to work with students who were very different from those in their previous school. The differences in student behavior and discipline were notable, but the speaker adapted well to these new dynamics.

How does the speaker describe their personality in three words?

The speaker describes themselves as 'nekad' (determined), 'mandiri' (independent), and 'cerewet' (talkative). These traits reflect their independent nature and willingness to take initiative.

What are the speaker’s hopes for the future?

The speaker hopes for everything to go smoothly this year, including their plans to continue with their PPG (teacher certification program). They also hope to focus on their personal life and get married in the near future.