When I moved to the UK five years ago, I encountered various challenges. Starting in an entry-level position, despite prior experience in China, proved frustrating.
Adjusting to different working cultures and social norms posed further obstacles. The lack of supportive community exacerbated these struggles.
Despite the gloomy start to my UK journey, akin to its winters, I persevered to witness the blossoming of opportunities. Now I proudly work as PwC’s Deals Business Development Manager. I was selected to be a Global Digital Accelerator in 2021 to hone my data skills. I was promoted to manager within three years. I helped build a proud Chinese community supported by the PwC foundation for social mobility and color brave initiatives. I was even selected to represent my firm at the One Young World Summit talking about empowerment from an inclusive culture.
I kept exploring opportunities within my firm`s vast platform. I took on a 6 month Tech Enablement secondment amidst the heated discussion with revolutionary genAI. Returning to my team, I was lucky to support the new genAI proposition driving the pipeline. I kept upskilling myself on strategic mindset and new tech adoption. I obtained qualification with Said Business School, and got admitted to the strategy and innovation program with Warwick Business School for this Sept.
The ESEA community lacks female role models. But my late mother`s resilience and entrepreneurship spirit inspired me to pave my own way, to grab the bull by the horn and dance with it.