Attention, friends, I’m going to tell you the story of Valéry, the guy whose hair deserted the battlefield! Okay, he’s not bald, but almost! It’s a story that starts under the hot sun of Cameroon and ends in the Canadian cold. Hold on tight, it’s going to shake like a bus on a Yaoundé street on market day.
Valéry MOMO
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So, Valéry went to high school, university, and got his master’s in Cameroon, in Yaoundé, in a really nice area. He thought: « Why not a little trip to France? » His first motivation for coming to France? The language! Valéry is like us, he loves speaking French. And then, he thought that social and professional integration would be easier there.
He wanted to study chemistry, all because of his passion for organic synthesis and medicine. Yes, Valéry is a budding chemist!
So, he took his courage in both hands, packed his bags, and flew to France. But beware, it wasn’t for the croissants, it was for studies! He joined a prestigious engineering school in France thanks to the EG@ Competition, no less.
But you know, it’s not always rosy. Valéry had to deal with housing issues. The first time, he didn’t even imagine that finding a roof would be as complicated as solving a Sherlock Holmes riddle. And then, the residence permit, you can’t imagine how much of a hassle it is. It was like: « Do you have all the papers? Do you have all the proofs? Do you even have your grandmother’s photo? » 
So to earn his crust, he did two internships: one in chemistry at the university (to stay in his field), and another in business administration (to diversify his CV).
But the funniest moment of the story is when Valéry received an unfriendly letter from the French government. Yes, an obligation to leave French territory or OQTF, (law of 24 July 2006) which is the most used measure in the arsenal of foreign removal - before expulsion and deportation. Why? Because he didn’t find a job.
He said: « Wonderful! My turn has come! Oh, is this how you say goodbye? Well, OK! »
Then, one day, a magical letter arrived. A special invitation to Canada! And there, bingo! Valéry obtained a priority status for his immigration file. Valéry thought: « Wow, it’s now or never! » He took off for new horizons, arms wide open, as if he was finally going to taste the famous Canadian poutine.
There, he went all out to find a job. He turned to an organisation helping immigrant workers, CITIM, to find a job. You can’t imagine how challenging it can be to land a job in a foreign country. But Valéry succeeded, and you can’t imagine how happy he was.
Today, he juggles with molecules in the pharmaceutical industry as a QA-QC Specialist. He became a sort of chemistry superhero, a bit like Iron Man, but without the armour or the billions. That’s when he thought, like a good Cameroonian: « Hey, that’s not ordinary, is it? »
Good to know: A pharmaceutical QA-QC specialist is a professional in the pharmaceutical industry involved in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of products. Their role is to develop and implement quality assurance systems, conduct rigorous checks of raw materials and finished products, validate manufacturing processes, and manage deviations and non-conformities. They also play an essential role in staff training and ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
So, young people, if you ever feel a bit lost in the maze of job hunting, remember Valéry. He crossed oceans, mountains of paperwork, all to end up where he wanted.
His advice to young people? « Don’t give up! If you can’t find a job in France, the world is vast. Be curious, persistent, audacious and don’t be afraid of adventure. It’s like a big treasure hunt, except the treasure is a job. »! So, keep smiling, even when things get complicated, and remember that, as we say back home, « When one door closes, another one opens. »
So here’s the end of this sweet and sour « japap ». Thrilling, isn’t it?
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Siankam Inesse & Ewang Cynthia, assisted by ChatGPT Your Community Happiness ladies
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