Therefore, it is not surprising to see many international students work part-time jobs to sustain themselves.A young woman studying in England recently shared her routine in a TikTok video of working as a cleaner while pursuing her PhD at the University of Bristol.showed her diligently working as a cleaner in the mornings before her classes in the evenings.
Many related to her experiences working as a cleaner not only abroad but in Malaysia as well to earn extra income. “ I was a cleaner scrubbing toilets and picking up rubbish. It taught be to be humble and get rid of my ego. Working as a cleaner that time shows how people really are,” a netizen commented.
“I worked as a cleaner here in Malaysia for RM40 per hour. Eventhough I have a degree, people will still scrutinise me regardless,” a commenter said. Meanwhile, others pointed out that working as a cleaner will help her learn to be more empathetic and understanding especially towards those working in the same line.