How much do I need to pay?

It is not about money, but effort! I had an interview today for a job application, which position is a Marketing Manager in the University Relation Department on campus.  This is my second time to apply for this job; I hope that I can get a full time job or two part-time job during my off track in order to learn more hand-on experience related to my major and save up some money for schooling. 

As for the job title, I don't think I will have any doubt about my skill, ability and experience on business and marketing, whatever the product and the service is.  But it seems like I will never be the one they want.  The department head is very appreciated for all the experience I had in the past, it is just not what he wants!

I really hope that I can gain the working experience here while I am here, that's why I did put down my pride and applied again.  It is because I want to learn; I want to know what I can improve. 

Business experience? Whatever! I have to put it aside and build up from the beginning!  It is always more difficult for me to promote myself here.  Few years ago, the mission president of the China Hong Kong mission, President Ong,  spoke in a conference.  "As a chinese study or work in a western oriented society, I need to pay at least double effort for the same reward." said Ong. In fact, he grew up in U.S., the missionaries said that he is no different from a American.  Ironically, he graduated from Havard Unversity.

Then,  I will not deny that I have to pay more than double! This semester is almost over. When I look back what I did in the last three months: taking 16 credits, working in the early morning, sleeping for about three to four hours a day and spending most of the time in library, I still survive. I will say these are my effort. But effort to build up my personality! I know what I need for now is the effort to build up a profession.