"Just Thankful I'm Employed": Woman Shows Her Waitressing Job Despite Having a Degree in Video

• A South African graduate, @bongekamatshotyan, on TikTok, shared a video working at a restaurant despite having a degree
• The post highlighted the challenges many graduates face when seeking employment in the South African job market
• The comments section offered encouragement from many netizens who were moved by her optimism

Sometimes, you get the degree, but the dream job takes a little longer to reach you.

Graduate shows restaurant hustle

TikTok user @bongekamatshotyan shared a video of herself working at a restaurant. She enthusiastically mixed a cocktail at the bar.

In her post, @bongekamatshotyan said she hustled at the restaurant after completing her degree.

"I just thank God that I'm employed," she said in her post.

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The challenges of securing employment as a graduate

According to BusinessTech, South Africa's labour market does not have enough demand for a person with a matric certificate and, in some cases, a university degree. A financial services firm noted that about one in ten people who are unemployed in the country have a tertiary education.

Tertiary qualifications are not guaranteed for finding a job, even in a country like Mzansi, where employers find it difficult to hire skilled workers.

SA responds with encouraging words

Moved by the young woman's post, many netizens responded with heartfelt and motivational advice for the graduate who works as a waitress.

Thobela Parker commented:

"Sthandwa Sam keep up the positivity. With that open minded acceptance of yours. You definitely going far ."

lolliey Magxiva reacted:

"Pinkyyyyy!!!!!!❤️."

Ericka ❤️ responded:

"❤️❤️❤️."

God’s Princess said:

"Two months unpaid “internship” right after graduation <<<."

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Kuhle✨ commented:

"Stay strong and keep focused. God sees your efforts and it will all be worth it in the end ."

Woman shows unexpected job as a bouncer after 15 years of schooling

In another story, Briefly News reported a sad reality in Mzansi: striving to get a good education doesn't necessarily guarantee a great job.

A young woman who goes by @youlovethando on TikTok knows this pain too well.

She posted a video on TikTok showing her dressed formally in all-black as she stands at the door of a restaurant and lounge establishment with a menu.

Source: Briefly News