“A Skill Is More Valuable”: Woman Gushes About High Earnings After Taking a Short Course, SA Wowed
- A woman proudly showcased her Gas and Refrigeration short course, revealing that she earns more than some degree holders
- She shared her story as motivation for Grade 12 certificate holders struggling to find university placement and those who did not pass not to lose hope
- The video shared on Tiktok gained massive attention, sparking discussions about the value of skilled trades and education choices
Source: TikTok
A young woman inspired many on social media after sharing how a two-week Gas and Refrigeration changed her life and finances.
The woman, known on TiTok as @yolie_junior, completed her course in Richards Bay and was ready to start working soon after that.
Woman flexes course with high earnings
In the video, @yolie_junior is seen operating a large air conditioner in the workshop alongside fellow trainees. The clip features a voice recording encouraging people to consider short courses like hers, highlighting their high earnings potential, sometimes even surpassing those of degree holders.
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In a follow-up video, she shares that she paid R10,000 for the course and praises the lecturer and school owner for their patience and thorough explanations.
Watch the TikTok video below:
SA appreciates the woman's advice
The video gained massive traction, with many social media users interested in enrolling in similar programmes. Some applauded her for highlighting the value of skilled trades and advised people never to underestimate technical skills. Others, however, felt she shouldn't have compared her earnings to degree holders, arguing that different career paths have advantages.
Source: TikTok
User @TRENDSANDSCOOPSMZANSI said:
"A skill is more valuable."
User @Vee added:
"I need a short course that I can do online."
User @Phumlani Gumede noted:
"As a degree holder, ngiyavuma [I agree] when it comes to the pay 💯"
User @Syd said:
"People shouldn't sleep on short courses."
User @Molwedi Rams added:
"Interesting field, only issue I have is being called at 2am to fix refrigerators at a mortuary 😭😭"
User @Thobelani Thobe115 shared:
"Study what the market wants 👌"
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- A woman shared information about discounted short courses available for Capitec Bank clients, and many thanked her for the helpful plug.
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