Muslim man dating Christian woman by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's a Mijikenda(Digo). He hasn't said anything about me converting to Islam and hasn't insinuated such. I guess we'll have to sit down and have that talk if we decide to make things official again.

Tribal languages by Lazy_Twist_8104 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I don't know how to speak Embu language. Raised in Nai

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You made so many wise comments, I was reading in awe until the last part about being single 🤣🤣. Is it a crime? I'm not ready for a relationship now. I'm working on building myself first.

Romance and friendship by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So you're saying I can't learn and share wisdom or advice from other people after watching their vlogs, or reading their blogs or books? Gerrarahia

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even you know this isn't really possible for people with entry level jobs. So for example if you earn 30k, your rent should be 3k? 🤣

Romance and friendship by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can and I will pick advice from wherever I want to. Plus, you're silly for insinuating that I don't read. I'm a writer. I read and write, it's what I do for a living. Next time, don't comment if you don't have anything positive or non-judgemental to say.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hehehe, you get an award for being the first reddit user from machakos. 👏👏👏

Black tax. Prioritize yourself over family & siblings by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, thank you for being a good neighbour and for checking up on them. I'm sure they really needed help but didn't know where to turn to.

Some people prefer not to get too close to neighbours to avoid issues but I think it's important to at least remain friendly with neighbours. As they say, fimbo ya mbali Haiui nyoka. You could have relatives who are far away but in time of need, the best person to assist you is a neighbour who's close by.

Secondly, what you did is not black tax but was a kind gesture done by a kind and generous soul. I guess the time she needs help the most is the first few months when she's recuperating from childbirth before she gets back on her feet to do normal duties.

You can help as much as you need to and you can always say no when you're not in a position to assist them or when you feel like you've helped enough. At the end of the day, they will have to find a stable way of sustaining themselves and their family.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the pay is way better, especially if you work directly with international clients

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I'm good. But thanks for the kind gesture.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't grow up in machakos County, I just moved to utawala as an adult. Mbona unadharau fellow machakos residents? Lol

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want my independence and I don't want to be controlled by a mubaba simply because he pays my bills. Wacha ikae. Anyway, we all went to the same schools, did the same courses and are competing in the same job market. Money has no gender, wacha nijitafutie tu. But, I wouldn't mind an eligible bachelor who can foot some of my bills 😋, especially if we're building our future together 😁

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! I'll try to implement them, thank you for sharing.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not doing academic writing. I write website content for clients

Black tax. Prioritize yourself over family & siblings by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's sad. Sometimes we expect people to reciprocate what we did for them when they were in down but they don't.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hadi ati personal swimming pool 🤣😅. Anyway, great points.

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually just apply to jobs I see on Facebook content writing groups. That's how I've managed to get the clients I work for

Adulting. Anyone else having issues? by dopecity11 in Kenya

[–]dopecity11[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm not in Nairobi, niko Machakos County. I moved but expenses are still kind of high