#UgBlogWeek Day 1: Education That Translates Into Useful Learning
It has been a long minute since I participated in a #UgBlogWeek. I always had a good excuse, and even when I wanted to, I didn’t think I would be able to do all...
Author: Pearl
Bridging the School to Work Transition Gap
When I was in senior six vacation (which feels like decades ago), I worked at my sister’s shop. She owned a Warid Franchise shop. For about six months, I made sure I was at...
Today vs. Tomorrow
When has looking for a job ever been fun? Almost never, and this is because most times, we only look for a job when we are out of a job, or think we might...
It’s All Fake, We Are Millionaires
It’s a few days to the end of the year, and it has got me thinking about my life more than usual. I think it is from this sentiment that ‘new year resolutions’ were...
Wheels Up, On Time
I am a last born – what that basically means is that I had no say in what was watched on television at home. For some reason people usually assume that reaction of tears...
On The Power Of Ugandan Stories And The Problems That Clever Children Face
40 Days over 40 Smiles Foundation has written 4 children books, and will be launching them this Saturday. Ernest Bazanye shared his thoughts leading up to the event. The problem with being a child...
Customer Service and Care: What Uber Uganda Can Learn From Safe Boda
My first, and probably best experience, with Uber was in Nairobi, Kenya. The experience was so good that when I heard the news about Uber joining the Ugandan market, I was ecstatic. And Uber...
Cultivating a Better Work Ethic Culture
If you want to shock people out of their socks, quit your job. Being a country that suffers unemployment as a major issue, we are not equipped to understand people that are moving away...
Cover Letter: A First Impression
A few months into my unemployment phase last year, there were still no signs whatsoever of my family finally giving me my trust fund, and us laughing about it at every family gathering thereafter....
My 5 Month Rule To Falling Out Of The Sky
One of my biggest challenges to achieving financial stability is the fact that I have very little money. Before you roll your eyes, at least hear me out. I used to tell myself that...
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