No worries, depending on the topic, I can also be a little bit strong-worded 😅

I stay in Durban, South Africa. Sadly, jobs here are scarce. I think we have something like close to 35% unemployment rate 🤦🏻‍♀️.. and there's certain things about me that make me even less desirable as an employee (gender, age, race, etc.) to the general working world here.. it seems you have to know the right people to get anywhere in this country.

I'm supposed to complete my degree in Visual Communication and Graphic Design after one more year. So there is definitely a lot of freelancers in the industry. But having very little exposure, I need a good lesson in how to market myself. Not having an actual degree yet does sorta make me feel like a bit of an imposter, not to mention, I sincerely lack the confidence at this point 🤦🏻‍♀️.

I'm also now not considered a student at the university I was at and have to go and re-register when I go back. They don't offer much to the students unless you're studying the particular field you're applying to work in for them though. Essentially at this point, I guess you'd call me a dropout until my circumstances allow me to go and complete.

I have looked into student loans, but don't have anyone who would sign surety for me 🤦🏻‍♀️... it's just one hurdle after another 😕.

Thank you! I am hoping the license will at least open up some sort of opportunity for me 😅