Loe Ai, a young man full of enthusiasm and determination, has just completed his internship program at Forvis MAZARS Indonesia. This company is not only one of the largest in Indonesia but also boasts a stellar reputation, ranking eighth best in the United States. This valuable experience is a crucial asset for Loe Ai, enriching his CV and opening up broader career opportunities in the future.
Interning at Forvis MAZARS Indonesia was Loe Ai’s first experience working in a corporate environment. Over the course of one month, Loe Ai played an active role in assisting Nanda from the Marketing Communication (Marcom) team.
His tasks varied widely, from designing posters, handling internal and external communications, ordering merchandise, to organizing various company events. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of the real working world, where he learned about work ethics, time management, and the importance of effective communication.
Facing Challenges and Growing Stronger
Despite this invaluable experience, Loe Ai had to confront significant challenges. He often felt a lack of confidence, especially when asked about his educational background. As a graduate of the equivalent high school program (kejar paket C), he sometimes felt insecure. However, his determination to continue his education and work in a corporate environment only grew stronger. He aspires to pursue higher education in IT or Digital Marketing Communication and secure a comfortable office job.
Loe Ai is the eldest of three siblings. His father works as a technician, and his mother works from home, helping the neighbours with daily chores such as washing clothes or ironing, while taking care of her children. When his father was imprisoned, Loe Ai had to drop out of school in the second year of junior high to support his family’s economy, alongside his younger sibling who also had to quit school. After two years, he finally continued his education through the government’s equivalency program or kejar paket.
Loe Ai's internship journey was far from easy. He had to travel 2 hours 30 minutes from Marunda public housing (Rusunawa Marunda), North Jakarta to the Forvis MAZARS Indonesia office in South Jakarta every day. He would leave early in the morning and often return late at night, depending on the availability of public transport from Tanjung Priok to Marunda. Despite the exhausting commute, his spirit remained undeterred.
A Bright Future thanks to his internship at Forvis Mazars Indonesia
This internship has broadened Loe Ai’s perspective on the working world. He plans to seek a job in the Operations and Management Control (POM BP) sector with a salary of around 4.5 million rupiah and a rotational work system. After working for a year, he aims to continue his studies in IT or Digital Marketing Communication. His goal is to secure a better position in the future and work in a more comfortable office environment.
Loe Ai is a living testament to how determination and enthusiasm can overcome various challenges. His internship at Forvis MAZARS Indonesia not only provided insights into the professional world but also motivated him to keep learning and growing. Despite his challenging background, Loe Ai has proven that with hard work and strong determination, a bright future is within reach.
His greatest hope is to challenge himself further during his Management step in the LP4Y program in Jakarta, pushing himself to achieve even greater heights.
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