Our People Abroad: Midwife Alina Alimbai Kyzy Found a Job in Saudi Arabia and Changed Professions
Alyna Alimbai kyzy, born on March 25, 2002, in Bishkek, is currently settled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she works as a manicure master.
After graduating from the Bishkek Medical College with a degree in obstetrics, Alyna decided to change her career, choosing the beauty industry due to the low salaries in medicine.
In her new profession, she underwent training in Bishkek and has two years of work experience. The move to Saudi Arabia was spontaneous: she took recommendations from acquaintances and immediately started working when a vacancy opened up.
Riyadh impresses with its modern buildings and dynamic development. Here, traditions and modern technologies harmoniously coexist, and the level of safety and order is high.
The local population is usually polite and respectful towards foreigners, especially if they show respect for local traditions. However, Alyna noticed that the mentality, pace of life, and approach to work are very different from those in Kyrgyzstan. Everything here is strictly regulated, and she was amazed by the high level of service and opportunities for career development.
Regarding her work schedule, Alyna noted:
“We start working not early in the morning, but from 2 PM to 10 PM, for 8 hours. The salon provides all the necessary materials; we are only required to do our job.”
During her time working, she achieved a significant result — she purchased an apartment in Kyrgyzstan on a mortgage. Although the debt has not been fully paid off yet, this is an important step forward for her.
However, there were difficulties. Alyna arrived in a new country without knowing the English language and initially could not answer simple questions, such as her age. Over time, she mastered the language.
During her work, she developed an allergy to alcohol, and she is currently undergoing treatment with dermatologists.
Alyna noted that there are few Kyrgyz people in Saudi Arabia. During the first six months, she did not meet anyone, and only in the seventh month did she get to know other compatriots. In her free time, she sometimes meets with them in Uyghur cafes in the evenings or on weekends.
Additionally, Alyna runs a blog in her free time and dreams of opening her own manicure school to teach girls this profession.
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