2009年9月,我初抵宁波,首份工作是英语教师。教英语被很多外籍人士视作在中国实现“软着陆”的职业中转站,初来乍到的,能从学校获取必要支持。事实上,我是一个画家,有自己的职业规划。公寓二楼就是我的画室,在这里我坚持创作,并于去年分别在上海及宁波举办了个人画展,收到了多方支持和鼓励。就这样,我完成了从老师到画家的职业转换。现在,作为一个全职画家,我通过商业设计来增收,最近正为一家本地公司设计家具,虽然这耗去我很多灵感,但客户满意的笑容总带给我巨大的成就感。 In September 2009, I first arrived in Ningbo, my first job is English teacher. Teaching English is considered by many expatriates as a career transfer station for “soft landing” in China. When you first arrive, you can get the necessary support from your school. In fact, I am an artist who has her own career plan. The second floor of the apartment is my studio, where I insist on creation. Last year, I held solo exhibitions in Shanghai and Ningbo separately and received various supports and encouragements. In this way, I completed the professional conversion from teacher to painter. Now, as a full-time painter, I am increasing my income through commercial design. I was designing furniture for a local company recently. Although it took me a lot of inspiration, a happy customer satisfaction always gave me a great sense of accomplishment.