Adrian, Civil Engineer

In East Asia's emerging market, engineers are always sought after. The time spent overseas adds diverse experience to one’s career. Returning to the U.S., they discover that they had gained more than they had given up.

I wondered for many years if there were opportunities for a civil engineer in East Asia. When God finally opened the door, I gave up my job supervising a large team of highway engineers to join a small team in a local start-up company. 

From the start, survival and success came from relying on God daily. With the support of my prayer team, I completed the factory building project on schedule. In my work and everyday routine, I tried to be a living testimony to my local colleagues. When Christmas came around, they asked to go to church with me and thanked me for coming to their country to work with them.

After eight years overseas and more experience at another company, I came home to take care of my elderly parents. A construction management firm was impressed by my diverse professional experience and offered me a job. Of all the jobs I’ve ever had in the U.S., this one is the biggest blessing.

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