🎓 I thought I’d get a job right after school.
But life had other plans.
My laptop got spoilt.
Lost my first volunteering role.
Paused my tech journey.
Started learning digital marketing with just my phone.

Now I’ve applied to over 100 jobs — in tech, marketing, and beyond.
I’m combining my Computer Science background with my digital skills and showing up daily.

The journey’s not been easy, but it’s shaping me.

📌 #OpenToWork
📌 #DigitalMarketing
📌 #TechJourney
📌 #GrowthMindset

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I wish I had the words to ease your pain, but I’m going to tell you the truth and the truth hurts. If you really want to work in this field, prepare for a career that will never follow your plans.

There are too many things we can’t control. Right now it’s the influence of AI and possible recession. Even when I landed jobs, I’ve been laid off 4 times due to things beyond my control.

I keep coming back, because I love the work I do and that’s when you know you’ve found a career and not just a job. You just have to hang in there and keep trying.

Oh yeah, I remember trying to find that first roll after college. It took me months. I was so confident I had all this internship and volunteer experience. But every role I was qualified for had hundreds of applicants it took forever. But eventually, I got something I’ll be able to build a career. You will too it’s just gonna take a while but good luck.

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