Ellen Nguyen

❗ HOW I GOT A SKILLED WORKER VISA IN THE UK STRAIGHT FROM THE PHILLIPPINES

When people think about moving to the UK for work, they often assume they need a UK degree, local experience, or years of connections before landing a job with visa sponsorship.

Chyn had none of those.

Yet, in 2022, she moved from the Philippines to London - without ever studying or working in the UK before - on a Skilled Worker visa in audit.

Her story isn’t about luck. It’s about determination, resourcefulness, and having the right mindset.

🌍 She didn’t have a clear plan, but she had a clear goal: to work abroad.

🔍 She searched for opportunities everywhere, even in unexpected places like Reddit, where she found the job post that led to her breakthrough.

📢 She didn’t wait for the perfect opportunity, she created it by reaching out, getting referrals, and positioning herself for success.

In Episode 10 of Landed, Chyn shares:

How she landed a UK job from the Philippines without local experience or a UK degree.

Why mindset matters more than background, and how believing in yourself can make all the difference.

Her unconventional job search strategy - how a Reddit post turned into a real, career-changing opportunity.

What international applicants need to know about securing a UK work visa, and why it’s more possible than you think.

Why you don’t need to be the “perfect candidate”, you just need to own your strengths and keep pushing forward.

If you’ve ever thought, "I don’t have the right qualifications" or "It’s too hard to get sponsored", this episode is for you. Chyn’s journey proves that you don’t have to follow the traditional path, you just have to take the first step.

🎙 Episode drops TODAY Saturday, 7 March at 12 PM on YouTube (Ellen Nguyen)

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"Save the best for yourself."

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As I progressed in therapy, I decided to take a complete break from dating. It changed my life. But I know that being single, while empowering at times, is not always easy.

In this video, I shared with you my experience of being on my own and why it is so important.

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You’re likely under the influence of many cognitive biases.

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😍 So excited! I've created a FREE download for any woman who's ready to date with intention!

This 5-step guide is an extension of a viral article on Medium.com (So many women loved it!) now only available for my followers 🥰

The 5 steps are:
👉 Build a life you love
👉 Maintain high standards
👉 Set strong boundaries
👉 Vet vigorously
👉 Move on ruthlessly

including what I actually did to find the relationship I want!

Head over to my website www.ellennguyen.com to get it now! (Link in bio)

📣The early stage of dating is very important for communicating your boundaries and standards and setting the relationship dynamic.

When someone does something and you go along with it even once, you teach them that it’s okay to do that something. People learn fast what they can get away with.

So, if you don’t like something, either you point it out to them the first time it happens and see how they respond, or you decide it’s not working for you and stop it there.

‼ Remember this ‼

Don’t enter a relationship with someone THEN expect them to change.

You agree on the terms then you sign the contract; you don’t sign a contract then try to negotiate the terms — it’s not going to work that way.

If you have a standard, for example going on effortful outdoor dates, then don’t accept a date until it is what you want.

It’s absolutely normal to “want a guy to plan out a date or take interest in wanting to do something more than just hang out.” You just need to stop giving the time of day to people that don’t make any effort.

Bad relationships happen when you ignore your needs and rely on others to do the right things for yourself.

You know you best. You’re in control.

You do not have to be with someone who doesn’t make you happy.

📣You can say NO.

It might not feel comfortable at first to call people out, but avoiding that discomfort would eventually cost you a lot more. Get used to it; you’ll feel much better afterward.

Take time with the dating process and find the relationship you want!

👉DM me if you have any questions!

As a young woman navigating life and relationships in a foreign country, I was full of doubt. I didn't know what was the right decision to make. I wanted to be liked and fit in, but nothing I did seemed to work in my favour.

Eventually, I came to realise that being respected is way more important than being liked by a man, whether it's in a personal or professional context. People can only truly like you if they respect you — and you can only truly feel good about yourself if you’ve earned your own respect. If someone likes you without respecting you, they only like that you agree with them. When you stop agreeing with them, they’ll stop liking you. It means nothing.

Especially, women have been conditioned into seeking male approval, so it's important to realise that, as a woman, your judgment matters even more (Your judgment always matters more than someone else's opinions of you!)

You get to look at a man’s behaviours and assess him. You get to be the default in your own life. You get to say no to men who don’t suit you and pick those who can meet your standards and needs right where you are.

Calling out disrespectful behaviors might lead to friction, but it is never wrong of you to do so. No matter how small the matter is, you owe it to yourself to make it right. No one should tell you how to feel or what to think about something that is done to you — you have all the say on that.

If a man reacts poorly after being called out, it’s entirely on him. He might get defensive, angry, or even threaten to end the relationship with you. Remember that if it happens, what’s at stake is your well-being vs. a relationship with a man who doesn’t respect you or even has low emotional intelligence. It should be a no-brainer to let this man be and be gone.

🙋‍♀️ Every time you call out a disrespectful man and prioritise your needs as a woman, you’re helping dismantle patriarchy. Loving and genuinely liking yourself can be revolutionary.

So, when in doubt, always choose respect for yourself instead of being liked by a man. It’ll go a long way.

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