Integrate #howto 17: Looking for a dreamjob

Photo by margarit ralev from FreeImages How big are your dreams and expectations for the future? How big should the dreams of migrant-women be? Life can hit nasty blows. Two years ago I had to give up a long held dream. I had to reinvent myself and my future. I was lucky to have a safety-net in the form of a stable relationship, a strong network of friends and family, and very basic, a stable financial situation and a good education. But it wasn’t easy to be 35 and face the question: “What should I do now?” My migrant-friends also have to reinvent themselves, but often without a strong local network, knowledge of the Dutch system, nor a stable financial situation or diplomas that Dutch companies know how to value. I see many migrant friends tune down their dreams far below their potential. Like my Iranian friend who dreamed of becoming a lawyer, but now doesn’t dare to think beyond becoming a maternity nurse. (Nothing wrong with maternity nurses, not a great match fo...