When studying and working abroad, it’s natural to ask: does this place still align with who I am and where I’m going? For many young professionals, navigating life after graduation means figuring out not just career moves, but whether to stay or return home. It’s a question that becomes more complex the longer you’re away.
In this episode, Quincy Jhon joins Billy Adison Aditijanto on The Perantau Podcast. Since arriving in Melbourne in 2022, Quincy has completed a Finance degree at the University of Melbourne and now works full-time in accounting at a smaller firm—an experience that stands in contrast to her past internships at larger companies. We talk about her transition into the workforce, the transferable skills she gained from leading the Indonesian Student Association of Victoria (PPIA Victoria), and the personal highs and lows she’s experienced along the way. While Melbourne has played a big part in her growth, Quincy shares why she ultimately sees herself returning to Indonesia in the long run.
This episode is delivered in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 “Detached” sama komunitas Indonesia
02:08 Quincy siapa sih
02:55 Dunia akuntansi dan gimana kalo salah nama
10:51 Transisi ke dunia kerja
14:31 PPIA berguna ga sih?
19:40 Jadi orang Indo di kantor
21:30 Apa sih yang dimaksud “increase efficiency by 0.5%”
27:01 Indo v Melbourne dan self-development
32:42 Soft-skills, magang, dan nyari pengalaman kerja