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NOBODY OWES YOU A JOB

It is not good to think that someone or the government owes you a job and you

completely feel at ease. You can easily expect too much from the people around you

(friends, family, senior colleagues, members of your religion etc.) but nothing from
yourself. While it is normal to think this way, it is dangerous. You can become

complacent thinking someone is running around for you, but the ideal thing is for you to
take personal responsibility for your job hunting.

Nobody is compulsorily responsible for getting you a job. It does not mean you do not
need help, but nobody is under any obligation to help you at all cost. You are responsible

for securing the employment you desire. If you accept this reality, it will help you rely
less upon empty promises that can break your heart when they are unfulfilled. Not

expecting too much from anyone is a clever way to minimize your pains when they fail
you or renege on their promises. Of course, someone will always help you, but it is a

choice they must make. It is not necessary, and often, even if they are willing to help,
circumstances may not allow it. You must take your destiny in your hands just like

William Henley says, “You are the master of your fate, you are the captain of your soul.”

Knowing and accepting this is the first step to a gainful employment and financial
emancipation.

Do not blame your joblessness on anyone, not even on the government for not providing
enough jobs to go round. Everyone hands are full, including your relatives and friends.

While it is the duty of every responsible government to provide employments for her
citizens, it is obvious that the government is unable to perform that role efficiently and

responsibly. The government is helpless and groans under the overbearing burden of
unemployment and therefore cannot guarantee job provision for everyone. You should

be wary of putting all your hope in a system that cannot sustain nor support the very
people it was made to cater for. It does not make you a pessimist, you are just being

realistic. It is expected that you have a right to government jobs, but do not be so
dependent on any system that you can almost think of nothing to do for yourself, or you

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