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My journey has been that of searching, seeking, stretching, finding and achieving fulfillment. My focus has been that of academia. And it is due to the fact that I was brainwashed to have that level of concentration in pursuit of success. And partly, due to my living conditions and struggles. It has also been the same journey for many people across the world.

Despite the fact that there are many unemployed graduates roaming the streets, none of us can deny the fact that there are many graduates who were able to secure employment in the fields that they have studied for. In many instances, it is about pure luck; in some instances, it is about connections, whereby someone would have to be sacrificed for the connected one. One’s connection is someone else’s denial of opportunities.

Patience and perseverance; the persistence even in severe circumstances has never failed. It always wins. Optimism wins. The strength of positive spirit always wins. And I have decided to revise my strategies and went back to school. Despite the setbacks, covid-19 and local thieves – stealing my brand new laptop, something that has negatively affected my studies - the price that one has to pay for living in impoverished communities, I was able to complete the Bachelor degree in Business Administration via correspondence with the University of South Africa. To me, that is the testament to the strength of my character.

I am technically unemployed, partly due to the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, but I am positively certain that I shall be able to secure employment soon. My long-term goal is to work for myself as an independent consultant for other businesses and non-profit organisations. I should then keep on improving myself academically; and also, with self or non-academic education, picking up the pertinent and non-pertinent work experience here and there, up until I ultimately reach my long-term goals.

I would encourage each and every reader to never give up, never give in, and never lose the essence of who you really are. Stay true to yourself and keep on trying. You should strive not to let disappointments and negative comments to get to you, and divert you otherwise from your journey. Be strong in your heart and keep the flame of hope burning within you. You’d rather be a loner than to try to fit in. Be a leader and set your own trajectory.