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    In abroad without fake experience on CV for part time job what should I do and I really under financial restraint

    6 months ago 96

    You are doing the right thing by not putting fake experience. From a Jain point of view, satya (truth) and asteya (not taking what is not yours) are very important. A job earned with false CV creates heavy paap (bad karma) and constant fear.

    Here are some practical and spiritual steps you can take:

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    1. Be fully honest on your CV

    • Clearly mention:
    - Your real education - Any small work you have done (tuition, family business help, volunteering, temple work, etc.) as “experience”
    • Highlight skills instead of “years of experience”:
    - Language skills - Computer skills (MS Office, basic Excel, etc.) - Soft skills (punctual, honest, fast learner)

    Even abroad, many part‑time jobs (restaurant, warehouse, delivery, supermarket, cleaning, etc.) mainly need reliable and honest people, not big experience.

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    2. Start with very simple work (no shame)

    When money is tight, don’t wait for a “perfect” job.

    Depending on your country’s rules, look for:

    • Restaurant helper / dishwasher
    • Store assistant / shelf stacking
    • Cleaner / housekeeping
    • Warehouse / packing
    • Delivery (if allowed and safe; and if possible, choose work that keeps violence and harm minimal)

    From Jain drashti:

    • Shram (honest effort) with satya is always better than easy money with jhoot (lies).
    • Even low-salary honest work reduces heavy karma and builds good habits.

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    3. Build skills side by side (free or cheap)

    Daily give even 30–60 minutes to learn:
    • Better English or local language (YouTube, free apps)
    • Basic computer skills (typing, Excel, email)
    • Any simple in‑demand skill (data entry, basic graphic design, etc.)

    This will slowly move you from hard physical work to better‑paying work.

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    4. Use Jain sadhana for strength and clarity

    Jain Dharma does not promise “do this stotra = instant job” but Bhakti + Purusharth (self‑effort) together give inner strength and right opportunities.

    You can:

    • Recite Navkar Mantra daily with full focus (morning and night).
    • Do a small samayik / prarthna: sit quietly 10–15 minutes, watch your breath, think:
    - “I will not lie in my CV.” - “I will accept any honest work and keep trying calmly.”
    • If you like Bhaktamar, many follow Shloka 19 with shraddha for career stability (but always with real job searching effort). You can read more here

    Also see a related guidance on job and mantras here

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    5. Control expenses until income improves

    While you search:
    • Reduce all non‑essential spending (eating out, subscriptions, unnecessary travel).
    • Share room/accommodation if possible.
    • Cook simple Jain food at home; it is cheaper and follows ahimsa.

    This is aparigraha in action: living simply when times are hard.

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    6. Take help without guilt, but stay committed

    If needed:
    • Take temporary help from family, friends, or community, with a clear promise to yourself to return it slowly when you can.
    • Reach out to local Jain / Indian community abroad; sometimes they know about part‑time jobs or accommodation.

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    7. Remember the Jain view on karma

    Financial pressure is very painful, but from Jain drishti:
    • Present difficulty = past karmas giving result.
    • Our response now (honesty, effort, patience, non‑violence) creates better future karma.

    So:

    • Avoid shortcut of lying on CV (big new karma).
    • Accept smaller, honest job now; it can become a step to a better job later.

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    If you tell me:

    • Which country you are in
    • What studies/skills you already have

    I can suggest more focused, Jain‑friendly options for part‑time work and a simple daily spiritual routine to support you.

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