“You’ve Always Been Intelligent”: Bonnie Speaks About Escaping Dodgy Employer in the UK, SA Stunned

• A woman known to share careers and job reviews has shared her personal story of escaping a job deal in the UK after it started to feel exploitative.
• The video was shared on her TikTok account, went viral, with many social media users sharing their own similar experiences
• Social media users were sympathetic to her story, with many offering words of support and asking for more details about her escape

A local woman has captured the attention of social media users with a serious video about an exploitative work experience she had abroad.

The clip, shared by TikTok user @liferesetwithboni, received a wave of sympathy from viewers online, and others shared similar experiences.

In the video, the woman, named Bonnie, sits in the car. She begins her story by drawing a parallel between her experience and the Alabuga recruitment. She says her experience made her an advocate for moving abroad only for further studies or as a professional. She explained that she moved to the UK with the promise of full-time employment, and the offer seemed reasonable at that time.

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She was given a working holiday visa easily, but when she had to work, she realised there were stable shifts, which immediately raised red flags for her. She said she was placed in an apartment and given food, but not enough working shifts.

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The woman went on to explain that everything was legally done through the embassy and that she had secured a working holiday visa under the pretence of a stable full-time job. She said the agency still deducted money for the food and accommodation they had provided, along with additional fees, despite the limited income from not having stable shifts.

She said she was worried that she might end up owing the agency a significant amount of money. The woman said she escaped during the second week, despite the debt she had already accumulated, noting that such situations can happen in many different forms. She later added that she fled to Scotland by bus.

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Mzansi debates the woman's escape

The video resonated with many social media users who sympathised with her story. A few viewers shared their similar stories of escaping from bad work deals abroad, saying they did not even stay for long. Others who had hope for a legitimate career overseas were told by other viewers that there were many of those, and that they just needed to do due diligence.

The clip became a cautionary tale for many looking to move abroad for a job. The comments section was filled with sympathy, shared experiences, and advice. The post served as a reminder that not all opportunities are what they seem, and that it is important to be careful and do proper research before moving abroad for a job.

User @KaMavovo asked:

"Wabaleka kanjani (how did you escape) 😳, you are so brave, do you mind sharing a story time?"

User @Ncebs_za said:

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"Yho, but this is all so scary. Sorry you had to go through that."

User @Life Reset With Boni explained:

"These things can take place in so many shapes and forms."

User @MamaOna

"Honestly speaking, I want to go abroad, maybe opportunities are there as a graduate with experience. I want a better life for my child. I am so scared of starting afresh in a foreign country."

User @MR ORSEN 2.0 🔆

"That's me! It wasn't even 24 hours. At 3 am when everyone was asleep, I was gone 😂."

User @Kunnie2 said:

"🥺 You've always been intelligent, Bonnie👏💗."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News