If you’re stepping into the job market, especially targeting jobs in governmental institutions, established parastatals, or legacy employers, the types of places known for job security where you might stay for decades and eventually retire, then there’s more to consider than academic qualifications alone. While it’s true you can land a job purely on merit, … Read more
A lot of us know what it feels like to be stuck in a job that drains the life out of us. It’s not just boring, it’s soul-sucking. Every day you walk into that workspace, a part of you feels like it’s dying inside. And you’re not alone in this. Many people have been in … Read more
People say follow your passion. But is it really good advice? Let’s talk about it. First, as with every advice we get, it depends on the context or the perspective that you’re adopting. In this case, I want us to talk from the perspective of someone who has bills to pay and can secure a job. What … Read more
For the longest time, we’ve been told that having many interests is a weakness. That you’re indecisive. That you’re scattered. And that you need to pick one thing, focus on it, and do it for the rest of your life. But is that really the truth? If you ask me, having many interests is actually … Read more
I’ve always been interested in many things. While this makes my life hard to box into one path, it also means I struggle to choose which direction to follow. Everything feels exciting, and the opportunity cost of letting go of one path for another often feels overwhelming. This indecision affected me when it came to … Read more
Some people are lucky. They know exactly what they want to do from an early age, pursue it with confidence, and actually find fulfillment. But for most of us, by the time we join university, we still haven’t figured it out. So we end up being pressured into careers our parents, guardians, or society believe … Read more
