at 32 i left my job in zim as an accountant and relocated to Europe and went back to school for nursing from scratch. now im almost done nursing but in the meantime i also have a great paying job as a chef .life is amazing and i just want to encourage all zimabweans that it will change and God has not forgoton us ..Amen
This is so encouraging to read. It's never too late. Thank you for sharing and I wish you all the best as you finish your nursing and step into the next chapter of your life! 🌻
Thank you for your vulnerability, Kumbi. I know this may seem insignificant after so many years but even if you feel you were not a 'model' student in secondary school, what stood out to me was your personality, ever cheerful with a big smile (at least all the time) I saw you, AND I didn't even teach you. Other than that, you have accomplished a lot, exude confidence and are beautiful inside and out, you should be proud! Mme Gwamba.😊
awww I hope you're managing alright. New beginnings are hard but it's always amazing looking back to see how far we'd have come along. I'm wishing you all the best with your family and cheers to your new start! 💃
I like your take on this Topic, I do feel a lot of us “Zimbabweans” are going through this between the ages of 25 to 45 we’re basically starting over Life it’s tough & we can’t hide the fact that it hurts seeing other progress in Life buying house and doing big things abroad while you’re in your early 20s or almost reach 40 years of age & you’ve not managed to secure a proper job. Some are still back in Zim in the Hood doing basically nothing not because they can’t but they are really trying their best to move out of the country. All I can say is when you get the chance to relocate to a better country please do …. Some are not making any moves because of fear of the unknown…just do it fam that might be the best move of your life no matter how old you are currently. Some of us have been in situations were we are the oldest among a group of people you work with or a situation were you are the youngest & the best thing to do in life is just pushing for a better future no matter what.
Thank you for sharing this. Fear always stops us but I always say the magic happens outside of our comfort zones. Feel the fear and do it anyway. It's unfortunate that we get a late start, but a start is a start. better late than never. I hope people are encouraged to for whatever it is that will help them in their future, be it moving out of Zim or staying and trying out something new. We never know until we try.
I can relate to how in Africa people judge each other by their jobs. It takes so much growth to come out from that. Thank you so much for this video!🙏🏽
I hate that that's how we are honestly. Classism is so real and I'm not sure we can ever shake it off completely. It's only when you leave Africa that you see it but even still... 😕
I really felt like I was way behind in life when I moved to the US to do my Masters and had to start from nothing. Thank you so much for sharing. So proud of you
I'm in the middle of starting over and I resonate so much. It's hard and has had quite a bit of a toll on my mental health BUT I know I wasn't living in my purpose pursuing law and I had to start over. Thanks for sharing ❤
I totally understand what you're experiencing. Well done for going for what you love. and you'll find that everything you did learn in law will come in handy even in your new journey. I wish you all the best Tari ❤
Thank you so much for sharing Kumbi. I had this discussion at work today feeling like im failing in my personal life & wasted time at university❤ Your story is a true testament of a continuous journey & taking a leap of faith
It really is a continuous journey. And you definitely didn't waste your time with your degree. For most of my working life I haven't used my degree. I only started using it when I started Mental Health support which has also led me into the role I'm in now. It all comes full circle. 🌻
You're so relatable 🥺, I feel like crying because I m going through the same transaction now...🙆🥺🥺, just completed my law degree (Llb, with a South African University). Job opportunities are tough😔... Now back hom(Zim) wondering what's next.... I asked God just yesterday what is next with my life Lord😭. And seeing this today is so encouraging sis😭🤍🙏thank you so much for this.. You give us hope🙏
Aww I'm so glad this video was timely for you. Honestly everything will turn out just as it should for you. keep trusting God and don't be afraid to take leaps of faith and try new things if you get the opportunities. You never know where those doors will lead you. 🌻
Thanks for sharing your story Kumbi 🌻🌻🌻 I love how raw your stories are, always feel like I’m catching up with a friend…sort of restarted my life towards the end of Covid…I moved into a studio with just a few clothes in my suitcase, bedding and a kettle 😂😂😂 I slept on the floor for 68 days until I had saved enough to buy my bed. I remember how fancy I felt when I would visit my sister in love,sitting on a couch and all, doing my laundry at their place too until I got my own washing machine… I’m so grateful I went through the journey the it happened…
Ohh wow. Thank you for sharing your story Mutsa. And look where all that has brought you now. These experiences really shape who we become and how we see life. 🌻
Your struggles of starting life over twice are not the fruit of your own decisions but the result of a ruined economy and country. There are way too many people with similar backgrounds to you who are having to start from scratch, as if they never went to group A schools. It’s very humbling
Kudos for the courage sharing all of this. It's very difficult being a young person right now because so many of us are in vastly different situations and growing up in the environment that we did - it's hard not to compare yourself against them. Be it careers, relationships, education - it's not easy extending grace to yourself.
I hear it. And in the age of social media where it's always in our faces we can't quite differentiate whether it's all real or not. It's so hard. It's so important for us to extend grace to ourselves 🌻
African teachers have also contributed to killing dreams tbh.....we come.from.a continent were trade school and jobs arent valued ..they make it seem like your destiny rests on your final high school results. But God.....btw i'm 38 and recently transitioned into a new career, youre in good company hun..
A very honest and very vulnerable chat. Thank you for sharing Kumbi. I know people say this all the time but really we all have different journeys and God is intentional with each one of us. So He will always order your steps! We really aren't classmates in life chile!
Amen and amen. I couldn't agree more with that. It's always just while you're going through it's so hard to see it that. But in hindsight, I wouldn't have had it any other way. It's all come full circle and still going too. Thank you for watching and being part of the family 😃
Nice video, thanks for sharing. You are so right, I live in Australia and yes we don't look down on anyone's occupation. If you have a job and it pays your bills, thats it. And with most full time jobs people are able to live a decent life here than back home. Comparison is the thief of joy, we all compare ourselves to our peers, but just appreciate where you are and what you've done. You're doing amazing, you moved to a whole different country on your own. Girl keep going ! You got this
A level is overrated. Zim education is also overrated. Live your dreams. You can start over and over again. Dreams delayed are not dreams denied. I resonate so much with your story. I am also 29 and I started over 2 times also. I’m now working. God put me through. He is able to lead you. Your story is not the same as another’s. Don’t compare yourself. God will make things beautiful in their own time. Trust the process. Well done Kumbi. I’m encouraged. Now let’s go find our husbands🚮 this society we live in is so toxic. That’s also another story. Let’s trust God
Your authenticity is inspiring sis, this world lacks that. I can relate to your story but here is one thing I've come know....even a tortoise gets to the finish line. Time is always our friend and not an enemy and if you really zoom in to people we compare ourselves to, they have no foundations. Foundations of love, kindness, gentleness and i believe that we can only build strong lives or careers on sure foundations. Keep soaring, always cheering for you.
Hey, how did you get the healthcare assistant job from abroad? Can you please share the process for people who are in Africa and want to move to the UK?
Absolutely perfect fact-the UK legislation thrives at reaching for “Equal treatment no matter what type of person you are & anybody breaking this rule maybe breaking the law!” I appreciate sharing your views that nobody looks down upon others on the social ladder regardless of wherever you are; everyone is treated equally regardless how educated, rich or poor you are, or your social strata may be ….😊!
I love how honest this is, it’s so comforting to realise that so many of us are not alone in creating a life for ourselves in the diaspora. Proud of you!❤️
I needed this video. It was my message because yoooooooo! Girl I was feeling lost and giving up seemed the last part of what to do. The comparisons especially feeling like a failure 😢😢😢😢 Girl thanks I needed this❤
At least you had to start over twice, you is a champion… Comparison will make you think you ain’t got no future at allll…. I started uni at 23 when I had finished my high school at 17 …. I accepted that God’s timing and plan has nothing to do with your family, friends, mates but just you….
Beautiful video ❤can definitely relate and understand you . I resigned from my job 4 months ago to pursue photography, content creation and all , and big shift from me telling people I’m a lawyer to I’m now a photographer, but was unhappy with that life , and I get the whole in Africa the job you have people put it in a pedestal. But now at 33 I’m like I need to live life for me and remembering what I actually wanted to do when I was a kid , healing my inner child by pursuing my creative passions and more . Y People who aren’t afraid to start over have more peace in life . Live with no regrets cause you can regret not doing something and being stuck . The grass is greener where we water it , and shouldn’t worry about other peoples gardens .
Thank you so much for sharing sis. I'm going through something similar and starting from the bottom with nothing can be draining, i at some point wanted to give up, but this just gave me motivation to not give up. Thank you for this
Thank you for sharing, I have learnt in life never compare - you do not know what those people did or what they had to go through to get where they are. Your time will come!
“People don’t look down on anyone’s job” this!!!!! I think Zimbabweans are conditioned to think if you haven’t or aren’t in a certain tax bracket you’re not doing good. This why people come to diaspora and either lie or don’t go home or keep secrets.
Twice it’s better I have done it 5 times 😭😭 it is emotionally draining . Now am going through another life rollercoaster . But I believe everything happens for a reason even though it’s difficult to understand it
Listen!!!!!!!!!! The engraning that happens in some of these schools is real. You end up feeling like you aren't doing enough coz you aren't a straight A student etc
Interesting that this video was recommended to me. Well-done Kumbi for the triumphs and mind shift you have experienced/experiencing. We were at the same stream at the Pink Prison, same varsity, and seemingly a few life parallels. Pretty relatable! Keep going - the resilience and the determination is definitely taking you places !
Hey Kumbie.. Very relatable video..We have all been there .. feeling like a failure.. it's all part of life . Sending you love and hugs ❤ You are doing great ♥️
I'm currently career transitioning and it's been tearjerking. I can barely count the number of times i have cried and asked God to help me. Like it's so hard not measuring up
Awww and the question always remains, measuring up to who or to what. We are in our own life journey and it's always hard to remember this as we do life but it's so important. You're doing amazing where you are and the only way is up!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience 😊. How did you transition(or even qualify) to get the job in UK since you were a Project Manager prior. I’m from SA, are the any websites you would recommend? I don’t know anyone in the UK.
A beautiful narration. Thanks for that! You look gorgeous too. What did you use to lay your hair in the front? In my heart of hearts, I want to do that style but ndikafunga me temps ari kuno ndoti mmm rega ndimbo shingirira kusvika kwadziya 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing your story Kumbie! Im sure a lot of people will relate and given our background and economic situation in Zim, unfortunately this is a conversation that hasnt seen much light of day amongst us as Zimbabweans, pretty certain we all have similar struggles and i hope we can keep such conversations going to bring the much needed awareness and hopefully as well learn from each other how we are navigating through diaspora/zim life and adulting in today's generation ( an extreme sport!!) Most importantly, i hope we can all learn to appreciate and reflect on the uniqueness of our own journeys, the reality of life is such that we all have a place in society, we cant all be engineers,doctors,nurses,cleaners,carers etc however we can strive to make the most of what we have or the best of our situations.
You are so right Kumbi. Any job is a noble job, I wonder what it is about us and looking down on people. Thanks so much for this, starting over has resonated with me
Thank you Kumbi for this. sometimes we focus on whats happening to other peoples lives and think we have failed. Sometimes i do think that way. But the funny part people out there they admire our lives. God has a plan for us We need to focus on what we have and maximize on what we have and be grateful with that. Thank you for being honest, and im not alone in this journey of life.
I can relate so much. I moved to America as an aupair in 2023, turned 25 in October same year and I just started feeling like my life is moving so fast but am not even halfway to achieving the things I want.
Awww well done for even making that move to the States! And everything that follow will happen as it should for. Take the leaps of faith when you can! Everything will turn out okay!
