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Grounded by Loss, Lifted by Grit: A True Story of Reinvention Abroad (Saudi Arabia)

🌅 My Last Day, A Life-Changing Goodbye It was a hectic Thursday—June 24, 2021—my final day at work. As I handed over my responsibilities to my Filipino replacement and prepared to close a chapter of my life, I received a message that shattered my world. My sister reached out via Facebook: our father had passed away. 😢 I was paralyzed with grief. I turned to a close Filipino friend and shared the news; word spread quickly, and the room softened in sympathy. The Chief Executive and General Manager both offered their heartfelt condolences before departing. 🤝✨ When I arrived back at my rented room in Al-Khobar, the tears came rushing. I wept uncontrollably—my father’s memory flooding my heart. ❤️ ✅ My Final Settlement and Exit Visa Despite the emotional turmoil, the exit process went smoothly. I received my final settlement 💰 and exit visa ✈️, followed by a confirmed flight scheduled for July 25, 2021. The closure I expected was now within reach—until new obstacles emerged. 🛂 Urgent V...