I am a BCOM graduate with a major in finance field. I graduated in the year 2015
Life after graduating has been tough, frustrating and a couple of blessings too. I remember while in school I knew i'd definitely get out and get a job. The reality on the ground was different. The whistle blew and I was just clouded by dust. If that can explain how I feel.
There are no jobs in Kenya. The market is saturated for my course so I stay frustrated. If I could be given a chance to make a decision whether i'd go to university after high school, i'd say no and ask my parents to give me the fees to finance a business idea they never saw its importance then. Trust me, I had never thought of starting a business then but over the years of frustration and endless unpaid internships, that never related to what I studied, I opened up my mind to better ways to get the coin since I need to make ends meet.
At the moment, am still unemployed. This is not because I am not looking for one but there is none. I have attended interviews of all nature but it is either I am too qualified or I need to hookup with my interviewer to get in or no response amongst other sad reasons.
What motivates me to keep going is the fact that I accepted the situation and found better ways to go by it without winning but mostly coz I have a daughter who is looking up to me and waiting on me. Otherwise i'd have long given up on life.
My message to any graduate coming in to this tough stage in life is buckle up. The rollercoaster begins here. You need all the strength you can gather and come out with an open mind. Ready to engage in any positive thing that can contribute to your financial security. Gather all the skills you can from whatever institution you're in. Get ready to be an adult. Adulting is not for the weak hearted.
Eva Maloba.
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