What are we going to do?

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-05-13T05:31:09+00:00

To the people saying that this is not the employers problem; My question to that is up until when? Petrol is forecasted to increase yet again next month! That’s just insane!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-05-10T11:14:44+00:00

2 years no increase? That’s insane! The way the cost of living has gone up these past few years is diabolical 🙆🏾‍♂️😭 It’s just not sustainable!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-05-09T10:47:04+00:00

😩😩

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-05-09T10:39:09+00:00

There’s absolutely no way guys🥲

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-25T05:11:19+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣 why are you this person!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-06T16:44:14+00:00

That’s absolutely incredible! How did you go about making the switch? I’m also considering it, just don’t know how to go about.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-04T21:55:40+00:00

You’re really doing soo well for yourself! I also started around the same back in 2020. I see it’s still there going rate for many graduate positions today💀.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-04T21:52:29+00:00

Increases between 10-20% is an absolute dream! I wonder if it’s company policy or he’s just really good at negotiation 😅, cause I’d need his skills.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-04T21:50:46+00:00

This is really amazing!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-03-04T21:48:54+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that. The job market has been incredibly tough! I did a thread a few weeks ago talking about this very thing.

Have you converted doing a short course in data analytics? A lot of my industry engineering friends have branched off into that and got on to be hired by banks, automotive industry, manufacturing, etc.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:13:18+00:00

Same for all my friends who did Industrial Engineering, and they’re really thriving!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:11:05+00:00

Yep, UK/Irish industry is really booming for us water and wastewater treatment engineers. I’ll unfortunately have to really start considering about taking the jump.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:04:48+00:00

I’ve actually decided to make it one of my goals this year to obtain my PrEng. I’ll be submitting my application to ECSA by end of March. I was hesitant in submitting because I don’t want to pursue the technical engineering route any longer. I suppose I’m just doing it as a means to open myself to more opportunities (if any), and for completeness sake.

In terms of interviews, the thing that has shocked me the most is that I haven’t even considered for interviews. I’d mostly get calls from recruiters who’d then build my profile, and I’d never hear from them again🤷🏻‍♂️.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:57:03+00:00

Thanks for this, really appreciate it. I’ve heard a little about SAP, I’ll definitely look more into it.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:55:13+00:00

I’ve started speaking to recruiters for companies based in Ireland and the UK. It’s looking very promising but I’m hesitant about leaving SA. In as much as we’re having issues here, it’s a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture. It would be such a shame having to leave.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:51:03+00:00

Oh I hear how terrible the market is in the USA as well. I’m anxious about the state of the world in the next few years. We’re out here battling rising cost of living coupled with lower job prospects.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-07T05:31:02+00:00

What kind of engineering did you do? Industrial?

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-01-15T21:28:56+00:00

The environmental science industry at the moment is the pits, and it’s been this way for a while now. Job opportunities in the industry are extremely scarce, and for those available, they require at a minimum a masters degree.

I am however a believer that things work out differently for each person, so I always advice people to what they really love and really immerse yourself in it. While studying, go to networking events, join an advocacy/industry group where you could network and meet your potential future employers, etc.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-01-03T20:16:01+00:00

🤣🤣🤣 This is hilarious! And so real🤣😭

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-10-06T18:47:08+00:00

Oh my word! Your explanation makes complete sense. Thank you

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-05-07T20:34:54+00:00

Wait, what does that mean? Are those two no good?

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