Waking up every day with nothing to look forward to. Watching the world move on while I stayed stuck. I kept telling myself I was waiting—for the right job, the right opportunity, the right moment. But deep down, I knew the truth: I was just waiting.
I convinced myself that something would come along, that my qualifications alone would open doors. But the days turned into weeks, then months, and still, nothing changed. I felt invisible. I felt like I had failed. I watched my peers move forward; some taking jobs they never imagined they would, others starting small businesses, and some simply figuring things out along the way. Meanwhile, I was standing still, hoping, waiting, and feeling more lost with each passing day.
The Hard Truth: Waiting Won’t Get You Anywhere
I realized something painful but true—it’s not normal to sit at home, unemployed, just hoping things will change. Hope is not a strategy. Wishing for a better future doesn’t create one. The reality is, if you want a better future, you have to fight for it.
I had to face the truth: no job was going to fall into my lap. No employer was coming to rescue me. I had to take action, no matter how small. I had to step out of my comfort zone, let go of my pride, and start somewhere. Anywhere.
Why “Any Job” is Better Than No Job
There’s a myth that as graduates, we should only aim for high-paying, prestigious jobs. We’re taught to believe that our first job should be the “perfect fit” for our degree. But here’s what no one tells you—a job doesn’t have to be perfect to be valuable.
Every job, no matter how small, teaches you something. It gives you experience. It introduces you to people. It puts money in your pocket. More importantly, it gets you moving. And movement is everything.
When you’re moving, you’re learning. You’re growing. You’re becoming someone who takes control of their life instead of waiting for life to happen to them.
How Work 4 A Living Changed My Perspective
When I joined Work 4 A Living Naivasha, Kenya I thought it would just be another training program. But it was so much more than that. It wasn’t just about learning how to find a job—it was about transforming my mindset.
This training taught me:
✅ That my attitude matters more than my degree.
✅ That success is a journey, not an event.
✅ That no job is beneath me if it helps me grow.
✅ That making money, even in a job I didn’t plan for, is better than sitting at home, broke.
✅ That confidence and skills will open doors but excellence will keep me in the room.
This program helped me stop seeing jobs as “good” or “bad.” Instead, I started seeing them as stepping stones. The first job doesn’t define you, it propels you.
Success is a Process, Not an Instant Win
The biggest mistake I made was thinking I would graduate and immediately land a dream job. But the truth is, most successful people didn’t start at the top. They worked their way up. They took chances. They built experience. They learned and adapted.
I had to embrace this process. I had to understand that my first job wouldn’t be my last job, but it would be the start of something bigger. The moment I accepted that, everything changed.
If You’re Still Waiting, Ask Yourself—Why?
If you’re reading this and still waiting, ask yourself:
- How much longer will I sit here, hoping things will change?
- Am I rejecting opportunities just because they aren’t “perfect”?
- Am I willing to start small, learn, and grow?
- What steps am I actually taking to change my situation?
Because nothing changes until you decide to change it. Waiting won’t help. Worrying won’t help. But action—even the smallest step forward will.
Take That First Step
Maybe this is your wake-up call. Maybe this is the nudge you need to get up and start moving. If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure of what’s next, I get it. I’ve been there. But I also know this: the moment you decide to act, your future starts shifting.
So, don’t wait. Don’t keep scrolling. Don’t tell yourself you’ll “figure it out later.”
Start today. Start now. Your future is waiting for you to make a move.
Daraja la Amani 