hi jenrak, just read ur post ... i am one of d thousand filipinos who wants to experience d lyf abroad... i have loads of rejections encountered along my jobseeking journey.. i am planning to take a big step in grabbing ds nz thing... study- work... i have no idea what will happen to me if i will pursue this but taking this one would be my big break... i just one to ask ur prof advice since u'v been experincing all those struggles from d start and i am quite inspire ur courage.. i am a mom already that's y i am hesitating to take risk of bein away from my baby if it's not worth waiting... mainly , i am tempting to grab d nz opotunity for my family... i want us to be together in one place with stable job... becoming a student would bey stepping stone for that dream to be possible.. i know it involved a lot of courage and a huge amount of money ... is it idealistic to risk such amount of money? how many years can i possibly earn such amount, 700k?.. how long does it take u to get a job since u landed nz?.. what are ur moves in getting a job wyl still a student?.. is it enough for u to support ur daily needs?.. d suggested place is auckland.. how can i possibly get a job?.. if i arrive there do u think there are warm hearted filipinos to accomodate u ?.. am just very curious .. please give me a piece of advice.. thank u.. i still have lots of things to ask but for now i just spare u a bit.. thanks ahead for stealing ur tym.. luking forward for ur reply;). jcaprn:)