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“This is it” i thought to myself as I took a big breath in to steady my nerves, as I looked up with awe at the entrance to my new job.
I decided to take a leap of faith after a rough time and jump into a new role half way across the world, doing what I love but without anything holding me back.
After a string of bad relationships, i decided to look for a new role, I came across an advert for a new head stylist at KQ entertainment which was based in Seoul, “far enough away “ i thought.
From what little knowledge of K-pop I had I knew they weren’t allowed to date so that’s one drama I can count out of my job!
A new start was just what i needed, so without a moment to hesitate, i jumped straight into the application, showing off all of my achievements throughout my career of dressing British celebrities, from awards to personal letters of recommendation.
I didn’t expect to get the job, but 3 weeks later i received an email, and my heart skipped a beat, I got the job!
I had a month to pack up my life in England and say my goodbyes before i flew out to Seoul to settle in before starting.
My first 2 weeks in Seoul were settling in weeks, so i spent my days getting acquainted with local stores and cafes, trying to learn some basic Korean words and spending some time arranging my new apartment, which was paid for by the company, which was a blessing as i had no idea how i’d afford to even live here! I was given the concept for the artists and took some time gaining some ideas and making rough sketches and colour schemes, but i found it hard to settle on anything till i’d actually met them.
Finally the day came, I got up a lot earlier than i needed to be, but I wanted to spend a little longer getting ready making sure i looked the part.
I picked out a black pencil skirt and a white flowy blouse and my black louboutins.
I ate breakfast and FaceTimed home for words of encouragement.
I left my apartment and headed out on the walk to my new office. Maybe heels weren’t the best idea with all the walking I will have to do!
Once i arrived, i was settled in to my new office and Introduced to my assistant Hannah who luckily was fluent in English so would be my translator.
I was informed I’d be meeting my new clients at 10 so i set to work setting up my computer and arranging my office. Once i’d finished that i glanced at my phone, it was only 930am , so i decided to take a walk downstairs to the cafe and get myself a coffee before I met the band.
There were a few people in front of me which gave me time to study the menu, although It didn’t make any sense to me , i decided i’d go for what i usually have and hope they are able to do it.
As I looked around i noticed how beautiful the local people are, always well dressed and presented and very friendly.
A few men joined the queue behind me and i couldn’t help but stare at how pleasing on the eye they looked, even though casually dressed they still seemed to ooze sophistication. I managed to pull my stare away from them.
It was finally my turn, i looked at the barista and said “one iced caramel latte with oat milk please” and the barista stood there bewildered as if she hadn’t understood a word I just said, so i repeated my order.
Still feeling like i was getting now where, i tried breaking my order down into what I thought were simple words, “Americano” “caramel” “oat milk”, although i felt like it made less sense now.
Luckily one of the men who was in the queue behind me stepped towards me and repeated my order for me in Korean and the barista suddenly understood and got to work on the drink.
He seemed so graceful in his movements as his hair flowed with his walk.
I turned to the man and said “gamsahamnida” and bowed slightly, a safe option I thought.
The man let out a small laugh and flashed me one of the prettiest smiles I’d seen in a while
“ you can just say thank you I speak English too, I assume your not fluent in Korean!”
I replied “ no no I’m not I’ve only been here 2 weeks, but thank you, I guess this is going to be harder than I thought!” I smiled shyly back at him just as the barista handed me my drink,
i said thank you again and hurried back to the lift to take me up to my office.
As i arrived back up stairs i headed to my office to gather my laptop and note book, and then called for hannah to come into my office.
“ Do I look ok? Do I have everything I need for the first meet up? I really don’t understand K-pop I’m really starting to doubt myself!”
Hannah replied “ Y/N, it’s your first day, please don’t overthink it, you will be fine you will literally just be talking about the concept you’ve been given and meeting your band!”
Her words of encouragement gave me some
Comfort as I collected the rest of my things and headed to the conference room.
I set up my laptop to the projector and laid out my notebook, pen and newly acquired coffee.
“I’m just going to the bathroom before we start” I said to hannah, giving myself self a few minutes alone to steady my nerves.
I took a few moments to stare at myself in the mirror, and gave myself a little pep talk, and went over how I would introduce myself, took a few deep breaths and headed back to the conference room.
As i was walking closer i heard a lot of chatter Coming from the room and i figured that the band were already there, i placed my hand on the door and opened it.
“Here we go” i said to myself as my new life chapter began.