Yes I mean that exactly; you are replaceable! I read in shock Jay Naiidoo’s column in the Sunday Times recently, titled ‘Cracks are showing’. It was a piece talking about South Africa ’s youth being restless too, considering the revolts happening in north Africa and the Middle East . He states “Fifty-two percent of our population are under the age of 25, and conservative estimates tell us half of them are unemployed.” Fact is I’m under 25 and one of the few blessed with employment. Not yet permanent but working in the field I studied in, and when my contract ends I will have work experience and skills that come with having a job. Basically I will have increased my employability. With so many people unemployed it means that should I mess up my current opportunity, someone out there is ready to grab that opportunity. Just like that, my desk can be filled. This brings me back to the title of my blog: “You are replaceable”. Simply just waking up, going to work, doing what’s required and...
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