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Let me tell you a story that should make you feel better about yourself.
The year was 2017 and I was trying to get my first job as a Data Analyst.
I had applied to over 1 thousand jobs, got a few interviews, but no offers. I then started working with a recruiter. This was a foreign concept to me and I just kind of stumbled on it when I was messaged by a recruiter one day on LinkedIn.
I had never worked with a recruiter before and I was extremely hesitant. They were going to help me get a job for free?? Didn't add up.
So the recruiter had an interview lined up for me and gave me the building to meet him at and the time. I genuinely had no idea what I was doing and I felt like there was a 50% chance I was going to get murdered.
I sent my location to my wife and the time of my interview and said if I didn't call in an hour to call the police.
That interview turned into my first Data Analyst job.
Slightly embarrassed of it years later, but that's exactly how it went down. It took 6-7 months to land that job and I made a ton of mistakes along the way, but that's all in the past now.
Hope that made someone out there feel a bit better today :D
FOR THOSE WHO FEEL LIFE IN NAIROBI IS EXPENSIVE :Just know where to shop to save a-few coins
WHERE TO BUY THINGS AT A BARGAIN IN NAIROBI
1. Cereals – Get them in Nyamakima in that kichochoro for Molo matatus. Groundnuts from the market aren’t overpriced. You can also get apples and other fruits at a good price.
2. Diapers and bar soap – OTC. The kichochoro between Tuskys and Equity.
3. Chemicals for homemade detergent, bleach, fabric softener, disinfectant – OTC. They will even explain how to mix them.
4. Bulk shopping – If you can manage to go to Kawangware or Eastleigh, you will save a lot.
5. Beauty products and jewellery - basically Dubois Road.
6. Vegetables – Marikiti and Gikomba. especially outside Marikiti.
7. Vegetables for those who live in Eastlands – Go to Korongosho market early on Wednesday or Saturday mornings.
8. Meat – Ndonyo Market Dagoretti and Burma
9. Fish and chicken kienyeji – Gikomba. When you get to Gikomba, ask for the place where fish is sold. It’s a whole building opposite where newborn clothes are sold. It’s on the right as you walk towards the market.
10. Fish – Alpha Foods, Road A, Enterprise Road.
11. Wine/alcohol – Opposite Kensilver matatus on Dubois Road.
13. Prescription medication – Try Transchem, Sinai Chemist, Accra Road also has a stretch of wholesale affordable chemists.
14. Panties and bras – At the junction of Accra Road and River Road, You can also buy kids’ vests, bikers, boob tops and tummy trimmers there.
15. Shoes (heels, flats, sandals and sports). Get these at Bus Station in those vibandas facing matatus for Mater/South B. You can also get nice sweaters and jackets there.
Also check Toi Market and those near Thika try KIANDUTU
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