In 2014, I received life-changing news: my work visa application for Australia had been rejected. After spending a year there on a working holiday visa and landing an extended job offer as a marketing manager in Brisbane, my hopes were shattered. The authorities denied my application because I lacked a solid background in marketing and a relevant degree. As a result, I had to leave the country, saying goodbye to friends and colleagues, never to see them again.
Blog post: https://www.victorleungtw.com/2021/08/16/my-career-transition-to-software-engineer/
