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99% of the time I don't think about it but that 1% drives me crazy.
Just to think I've done it
All my hard work finally pays off
It was the summer of 2020
I got a call, come for the interview
176** CNR b**** Sandton is the address.
Excited, I straightened my rickets and got myself in order..
Shaved my head, that one particular cut I always saved for the big occasions.
I looked fresh, I looked stellar
Most definitely dressed to kill.
The interview itself went very good
I came out of that with an air of confidence,
Some distinct bit of swagger
Though I had my doubts
Some unspoken fear we all go through after such an event...
Days went by, pacing patiently
Finally after what felt an eternity,
The call came through
You've got it.
What is easily a dream job for many
was definitely a dream job for me.
To offer my expertise in technical support
for a big bank in South Africa.
I was estetic, electrified
I remember telling my mother on the phone
She cried to the news,
The jubilation could be felt through the air.
For once I had a clear plan,
I had all my goals drawn a chart.
So I got new formal wear,
That expensive one we only wear at funerals and weddings
Borrowed money for a the bus fare.
Paid it in full...
Everything was looking up.
It was the summer of 2020
March 28, 19h00 EST
Just merely three days before I could commence on my new job
The country was taken into full hard lockdown.
Stage six they said,
Stay indoors,
Wash your hands
And wear your face masks this will pass
It's just a bug they said...
But days went by
Weeks went by
months went by.
After so many emails back and forth
After every new stage
The last email i received was that people are losing their jobs
The falling economy is forcing the company to exe employees
But should the opportunity arise I'll be the first inline.
It's been well over two years,
Still no word
99% of the time I don't think about it but that 1% drives me crazy
Thinking where could I have been, what I could have achieved by now,
How much it would have meant to my family.
The clear roadmap to take my family out of the destitute state we were in....
It sucks but
99% of the time I don't think about it but that 1% drives me crazy.
All my hard work finally pays off
It was the summer of 2020
I got a call, come for the interview
176** CNR b**** Sandton is the address.
Excited, I straightened my rickets and got myself in order..
Shaved my head, that one particular cut I always saved for the big occasions.
I looked fresh, I looked stellar
Most definitely dressed to kill.
The interview itself went very good
I came out of that with an air of confidence,
Some distinct bit of swagger
Though I had my doubts
Some unspoken fear we all go through after such an event...
Days went by, pacing patiently
Finally after what felt an eternity,
The call came through
You've got it.
What is easily a dream job for many
was definitely a dream job for me.
To offer my expertise in technical support
for a big bank in South Africa.
I was estetic, electrified
I remember telling my mother on the phone
She cried to the news,
The jubilation could be felt through the air.
For once I had a clear plan,
I had all my goals drawn a chart.
So I got new formal wear,
That expensive one we only wear at funerals and weddings
Borrowed money for a the bus fare.
Paid it in full...
Everything was looking up.
It was the summer of 2020
March 28, 19h00 EST
Just merely three days before I could commence on my new job
The country was taken into full hard lockdown.
Stage six they said,
Stay indoors,
Wash your hands
And wear your face masks this will pass
It's just a bug they said...
But days went by
Weeks went by
months went by.
After so many emails back and forth
After every new stage
The last email i received was that people are losing their jobs
The falling economy is forcing the company to exe employees
But should the opportunity arise I'll be the first inline.
It's been well over two years,
Still no word
99% of the time I don't think about it but that 1% drives me crazy
Thinking where could I have been, what I could have achieved by now,
How much it would have meant to my family.
The clear roadmap to take my family out of the destitute state we were in....
It sucks but
99% of the time I don't think about it but that 1% drives me crazy.
Published 9th Feb 2023
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9th Feb 2023 2:57pm
That shit hit tons of people sooooooooooooooo very hard. On the positive side you came out of it alive. Regards. Robert.
18th Mar 2023 8:29am
I guess that's the win we all got.
if you are still alive you should be grateful.
You are completely right.
thank you.
if you are still alive you should be grateful.
You are completely right.
thank you.
That sucks poet
They wanted you though...
Someone else will too
Until such time you have us !!
They wanted you though...
Someone else will too
Until such time you have us !!
18th Mar 2023 8:32am
really to be honest,
after that i started working as a bookmaker,
and it was fun and a great opportunity.
But you know how easy it is to count losses.
thank you.
after that i started working as a bookmaker,
and it was fun and a great opportunity.
But you know how easy it is to count losses.
thank you.
9th Feb 2023 8:43pm
It does suck, but it's not too terrible so to say that 99% of the time you're all right.
LJ
LJ
18th Mar 2023 8:33am
LOL. Yeah, only that one percent
most of the time i hardly think about but it hits hard when i do.
thank you.
most of the time i hardly think about but it hits hard when i do.
thank you.
9th Feb 2023 10:27pm
18th Mar 2023 8:34am
