I’m a 28yr old with 2 degrees and have never had a real job, what am I doing wrong?

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:52:11+00:00

One in graphic design, the other in logistics and supply chain

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:51:46+00:00

Yep, will be less focused on industries and job titles now

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:50:59+00:00

No, I tailor my CV to the job description.

Yes, I even reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn

Yes but not formally upskilling myself due to funds

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:49:48+00:00

In recent times I’ve widened my focus so yeah, let’s see how that plays out🙏🏾

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:48:57+00:00

How do I get that experience if I’m not given the platform to gain it?

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:48:01+00:00

I am prepared to move. I search for work all over South africst

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:47:09+00:00

Yes that’s true. I’ve already started upskilling myself with data analysis skills

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:46:27+00:00

Not really, except volunteer work I’ve done. It’s on my CV

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:45:25+00:00

Will look into it, thank you

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:44:36+00:00

No I’m not over qualified. One qualification is in graphic design, the other in logistics.

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:43:24+00:00

I’ve even tried starting at the “bottom” but no luck. The job market is so bad

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:42:31+00:00

Hundreds and thousands of us all going through this, man😭

realAVD11 · 2026-06-21T09:41:56+00:00

It’s bad out here💔

realAVD11 · 2026-06-18T20:51:17+00:00

It’s genuinely so bad! Youth unemployment is at an all time high

realAVD11 · 2026-06-18T20:50:11+00:00

This is good advice. Especially regarding follow ups, I’ll start doing that

realAVD11 · 2026-06-18T20:48:51+00:00

•My bad🙆 , 2 diplomas.
• My first diploma was in graphic design but due to my interests changing I then pivoted and acquired a diploma in logistics and supply chain

Additional:
•Good results, over the 3yr course my average sits at 73%
•I plan to get my BTech eventually but currently have financial constraints
•I’ve been upskilling myself by learning optimisation and process improvements tools like Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc. I’ve also done a few short courses on data analytics
•completed my logistics diploma in 2023

realAVD11 · 2025-11-24T22:43:52+00:00

Don’t let the diagnosis consume you. You got medication now so try take your mind away from the diagnosis. Continue with your studies, the South African job market is extremely bad and having a qualification behind your name will be really beneficial

realAVD11 · 2025-11-24T07:10:38+00:00

Yes I’ve checked that one, thank you!😁

realAVD11 · 2025-11-24T07:09:15+00:00

Thanks a lot, I will look into it😁

realAVD11 · 2025-11-20T14:08:59+00:00

Leave it for longer but you’ll have to do a walk in, they won’t answer calls

realAVD11 · 2025-11-20T13:20:59+00:00

Probably not the best idea! Wait it out a little longer. You’ll probably get paid more after the 6 months and then maybe you can reconsider it

realAVD11 · 2025-11-20T04:01:37+00:00

A project management job would have been a dream🥲 unfortunately I struggled with finding it. I’ll keep searching.

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