I was unemployed for six months after my national service. It was frustrating but I channelled it into relentlessly applying for jobs. When I finally received a job offer, my joy knew no bounds. It didn’t matter to me that the job was in another town, and I would have to move away from home.
I was fine with it, knowing that sooner or later, I would have to fly out of my parents’ nest.
While I was happy about the opportunity, I understood that I was a young girl, and the world is full of sharp-teethed predators who wouldn’t hesitate to take a bite out of me if I let my guard down. So I kept to myself after I relocated to the town my work is located in. I didn’t try to make friends or play nice with anyone. The only places I knew were my workplace and home. I met people who tried to pull me into the social scene of the town but I was determined to……Read Full Story Here………………….
