06-05-2023, 10:44 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-05-2023, 10:46 AM by Personherebb9.)
I thought I would just give an update on this whole situation:
As for my studies... I am progressing, but very slowly. Maybe 1-2 classes/courses a month, definitely not at the pace I want to be but it is what it is.
I'm still working for that same logistics company, I've been promoted to a normal level Systems Analyst (from Jr. Systems Analyst). I've received a decent increase and am financially not as strained as I was. I've been building quite the reputation for myself within the market that I work in. The CEO of the company has even approached me and offered me 5% shares in the holding company, with the stipulations being I would have to stay in South Africa for as long as the company's head office stays in the country. (I declined, because my dream is to move overseas, however they assured me I will always have a place within the company if I one day decided to come back and settle within the country.) They have however, promised to relocate me to the Cape Town branch before the end of the year, which is something I'm very excited about.
As for my own educational company, I've started tutoring more students per class, which has been great for me financially. I'm currently at full capacity, with no real desire grow past this point as I don't plan on doing it long term.
Lastly, for the company we would have started with the CEO, IT director and myself. That project has been a standstill, since we've been growing quite rapidly in the company and we haven't had time to actually put any energy towards it.
I have gone to my superiors however and told them about my struggles with balancing my work/school life and we have come to agreement.
From the 1st of July my working hours will be adjusted to 7am-1pm, with no salary cut. This will give me a lot more time to focus on my studies and hopefully get back on track with some type of "schedule".
Despite things going well, I'm still considering moving abroad within the year to teach English. I wouldn't even have considered this if it were not for the current state of South Africa's economy. I still have to be smart and think of my future. There's no point in growing within a company or even building a reputation for myself, considering it may just as easily crumble with this country's economy.
As for my studies... I am progressing, but very slowly. Maybe 1-2 classes/courses a month, definitely not at the pace I want to be but it is what it is.
I'm still working for that same logistics company, I've been promoted to a normal level Systems Analyst (from Jr. Systems Analyst). I've received a decent increase and am financially not as strained as I was. I've been building quite the reputation for myself within the market that I work in. The CEO of the company has even approached me and offered me 5% shares in the holding company, with the stipulations being I would have to stay in South Africa for as long as the company's head office stays in the country. (I declined, because my dream is to move overseas, however they assured me I will always have a place within the company if I one day decided to come back and settle within the country.) They have however, promised to relocate me to the Cape Town branch before the end of the year, which is something I'm very excited about.
As for my own educational company, I've started tutoring more students per class, which has been great for me financially. I'm currently at full capacity, with no real desire grow past this point as I don't plan on doing it long term.
Lastly, for the company we would have started with the CEO, IT director and myself. That project has been a standstill, since we've been growing quite rapidly in the company and we haven't had time to actually put any energy towards it.
I have gone to my superiors however and told them about my struggles with balancing my work/school life and we have come to agreement.
From the 1st of July my working hours will be adjusted to 7am-1pm, with no salary cut. This will give me a lot more time to focus on my studies and hopefully get back on track with some type of "schedule".
Despite things going well, I'm still considering moving abroad within the year to teach English. I wouldn't even have considered this if it were not for the current state of South Africa's economy. I still have to be smart and think of my future. There's no point in growing within a company or even building a reputation for myself, considering it may just as easily crumble with this country's economy.
In progress:
XAMK: Video Game Creation certificate (8/13 courses completed)
Metropolia: Multiple Courses (In Progress: IT Services Sales and Marketing)
Completed:
Sophia: 62 credits
i-to-i: 180-hour TEFL certificate (DEAC- accredited)
XAMK: Video Game Creation certificate (8/13 courses completed)
Metropolia: Multiple Courses (In Progress: IT Services Sales and Marketing)
Completed:
Sophia: 62 credits
i-to-i: 180-hour TEFL certificate (DEAC- accredited)
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