“I’m Proud of What I’m Doing”: UEW Graduate Who Works as a Construction Labourer Says
- A Ghanaian man who graduated from the University of Education, Winneba, was videoed working as a construction labourer
- The young man stated that he did not find any white-collar job after he graduated from the university, hence his decision to work as a labourer
- Social media users who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their thoughts on the matter
A young Ghanaian man who graduated from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been working as a construction labourer since he could not find any other job that matches his qualifications.
The young man who did not say his name indicated that he was proud of the job he was doing, even though it was tedious.
Source: UGC
In an Instagram video, the young graduate said he completed his tertiary education two years ago but has not got a white collar job, hence his job as a construction labourer.
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He described himself as a ‘foundation expert.’ He said he digs foundations, manholes, among others.
“I’m also a graduate, two years now. But you see, when you come out, there is nothing like ‘my certificate or your degree or first class student.’ It is about: ‘What can you do?’
He encouraged graduates not to trust people on their promises of getting them jobs, but rather to find their own jobs.
“So I’m pleading with those of you who are about to graduate, have it at the back of your mind. I believe by now you have a whole lot of promises. After National Service, I will get you a job. It’s all red flags and 419. Have it in mind that it’s not as you think. Schooling is just like the marketplace, who purchase your goods.”
“As for me, I am proud I am doing this work. I can’t tell whether it’s temporal or permanent. We pray to see what will happen. For now, I am a foundation expert. I dig foundation, manhole, filling, and carrying blocks from one place to the other. This is what we call man must eat. I believe that at the right time, things will work,” he added.
Watch the video below:
Ghanaians react to graduate working as labourer’s video
YEN.com.gh collated some comments on the video shared by @gharticles on Instagram. Read them below:
Oobedhopes_ said:
“Chale God bless you. Your shift is coming, you will be fine, Don👏.”
donblaze___ wrote:
“It’s about who you know, not what you can do.”
Overwiseghh said:
“Love you bro 🇬🇭🧠🖤🎼🧠💯✍️🇬🇭🌎 it's sad our girls of today will look down on a man who gets dreams 😘.”
Geowellington wrote:
“This is construction. And it fetches a lot of money. Do your thing, bro 👏🙌.”
Giuseppebai said:
“Great advice! Grades can only take you so far. In the real world, it’s about how you put yourself out there, what you can do, and who you know. Without hands-on experience and the right connections, you’re going to lose out, no matter your grades or accolades at university. The world is moving differently now, and yes, it’s also unfair. Reality will hit you fast.”
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Arkamtheproduca wrote:
“30% grades, 20% work ethic, 50%connections...either that or it’s 100% do the work because ain’t nobody coming to save you.”
Babyforgive said:
“These are the people we went to see and hear their voices on social media, regardless of his certificates, he doesn't care about whatever genuine work he will do to survive.”
Physically challenged man works as a labourer
YEN.com.gh reported that a physically challenged man was captured working as a labourer at a construction site
In a video, Nkum carried three cement blocks on his head while walking on one leg and a crutch.
Several Ghanaians who watched the video said they had been motivated.
Source: YEN.com.gh
