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I might sound unintelligent when I say this but I believe that sometimes when our lives or what we want in life don't work out the way we want it. Or when we don't get what we want in life. It can be a sign or wake-up call for us to change our strategy for life or our strategy to achieve that goal.
Here me out first. I had an experience that made me reason this was.
Years back, immediately after university, I was still basking in the euphoria of being a fresh graduate ready and determined to face the next phase of my life, the labour market. I had applied for this big job in Lagos, the business hub of my country. I was so confident in getting it. Deep in my mind, I was already packing my bags waiting for the call on when to resume work.
Why would I not be so happy when I was recommended for the job by a family friend who had a top position in that organisation? He had assured me that I was going to be the newest employee of his organisation. That was exactly the reason I had so much hope of getting that job. In my mind, my spot had already been secured.
But I waited for days and probably months and I didn't get the call I was expecting. I made calls to my uncle to understand what was going on. After a few days of consistent calling, my uncle stopped picking up my calls and did he return my text messages. Then it dawned on me that the organisation and my uncle must have moved on without me. First time I learnt not to put my hopes on anybody.
I recall sitting with a friend one day and I complained bitterly to her about it.
"What if I jinxed it myself?What if I shouldn't have told anyone about it until it was a reality? What if I had done something wrong unknowingly to my uncle? What if that was why it did not work out?" I complained. I had so many 'What if's’ to be answered but who was going to answer them?
"Listen, friend, this isn't the end of the world. It should serve as a wake-up call for you not to wait for anyone to help you with a job. Find something and start up for yourself."
I was not in agreement with that advice until midnight. I laid on my bed weeping, when it hit me again. These particular words '...... It should serve as a wake-up call for you not to wait for anyone to help you with a job. Find something and start up for yourself.'
In the following weeks I got on the internet, steadily surfing and researching about freelance jobs one could do from the comfort of their home. Luckily enough, after weeks of searching and with the help of my friend, I found my first writing gig. Although I wasn't paid much, I was happy to have something to keep my body and soul intact and from going crazy till I found a better job.
Approximately, two years later, after a series of consistent applying for jobs and doing some cheap remote jobs online. I got my first job in Lagos and the rest happens to be history.
As it is always said, "Nobody is coming to save you except yourself ".
Nobody is coming to save you except yourself
Thanks for sharing
You are welcome.
The reality of life.. you face it everyday wether you are aware or unaware. I'm glad that you later secured a job in the same Lagos after your first trial
I am glad i did too
Just like my friend always says, "nothing will change until you change it".
Thanks for sharing your story.
You are welcome
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You're absolutely right. No one is coming to save you except you. I can relate to the "What if I shouldn't have told anyone about it until it was a reality?" when things doesn't go as planned.
So glad you bounced up after the whole excitement and expectations. And you're doing well now, if I may say.
Even our shadows leave us in the dark, so we must learn to be self-sufficient and not rely on others.
I'm glad you're back on your feet.
Thank you
Nice story. Something about your final statement just hits deep. I must agree with you. You can't sit around and wait for someone to help you. You must help yourself first before favour comes your way
You were able to understand what I meant. Thanks for reading