There is no one-man fits all solution or life path.
I have a new goal: Moving out before the end of 2026.
The story behind
Soon after returning to Hong Kong from Lao PDR, I realized that I couldn’t endure the stress and tension in my family anymore. Compared to the freedom I had living in a foreign country, I suddenly felt trapped at home. I don’t even have my own bedroom or any real personal space. Deep down, I know very clearly: if I keep living like this with my family, I’ll go crazy.
That’s why, despite all the real-world challenges staring me in the face, I’ve decided to move out before the end of 2026.
Challenges:
It can be a daunting challenge due to the expensive living cost in Hong Kong. But there are two ways to view it.
There is a famous saying in our culture:
“If a problem can be solved by money, it is not a problem.”
In fact, it is true. If I have enough money, I can move out at any moment, or even hiring professional delivery people to bring my stuff to my new home. But what’s the problem?
I am just a fresh graduate with 6 months of experience at a UN agency, a loads of unrelated working experiences/internship, and a translation and language studies degree that is going to be useless in this AI-driven era.
And of course, I don’t have a pair of supportive parents.
Meanwhile, the job market is stagnating. The number of job openings are cutting back, and people rarely resign from their jobs. Basically, getting a job is difficult as well.
(Until this moment, I am still jobless 😅. But I have already foreseen myself living alone in a comfy house in Hong Kong. Yeah~)
Every Cloud has a silver lining
The external environment make things look gloomy and hopeless. However, since I have already known my strength and weaknesses, it will make things easier.
I may have potential to become a good short video/documentary videographer. And I have just joined a sports coach training program for game sports. At the same time, I am trying to see if I can use my writing skills to get more job opportunities.
Even if none of these turn into my “ideal” career right away, I’m ready to take whatever job comes to make sure I can save enough money to move out.
What will happen?
Starting today (February 26, 2026), I’ll post every day, sharing real progress, discoveries, failures, and breakthroughs. Job hunt updates, side-hustle experiments, money saved (or not), mindset shifts, and rental scouting tips in Hong Kong.
If you’re reading this post and find it relatable, please leave a comment.😁
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