“It took a lot of hard work and dedication to reach where I am today.”
These are the words of Ashish Lata, who has been a firm believer in hard work and perseverance.
According to the Fiji National University, she is an ambitious woman and meticulously juggles her work and personal life to attain her goals. Regardless of the many obstacles, Ms Lata has learnt that having patience and continuous education are key components of career progression.
Ms Lata is currently the Manager of Compensation and Benefits at the Fiji National University’s (FNU) Division of Human Resources.
“I was in Year 12 when my father passed away. My mum had worked hard to support my siblings and me. She has been my inspiration and has always wanted me to succeed in my life. I’m also grateful to my husband who always supported me in furthering my studies,” she said.
“I believe success comes with hard work and when you have family support, your goals will be achieved with ease even if you face challenges. You will always feel encouraged to keep going knowing your family is by your side.”
Ms Lata was born and raised in Narere, Nasinu. She attended Narere Primary School and Rishikul Sanatan College. After completing high school, she worked part-time to earn money to support her family.
Her advice to present and future students is to make maximum use of study opportunities provided to them, take the initiative to study, stay focused and accomplish set goals.
“Always believe in yourself and your dream and continue your education. It will be difficult at times, but always know that you will be rewarded in the end and it will be worth it. Make the most of the time that is given to you now.”
