By Musa Aiahson Koroma
Graduation is often imagined as the golden bridge to prosperity. The air of accomplishment, the symbolic gown, the applause, all of it whispers that the struggle is over.
Yet, for many graduates, the days after university feel like walking into a fog. The job market is neither welcoming nor fair, and reality soon dismantles the illusion that a certificate is a direct passport to employment. Let’s take some time to understand this better!
The truth, though harsh, is not without wisdom. The labour market has become fiercely competitive, and employers rarely ask only _what you studied; _ they ask _what you can do_. In this circumstance, patience is not a passive virtue but a necessary skill. It cushions disappointment, nurtures resilience, and allows growth in silence.
Many graduates recoil at the thought of starting with little pay or no salary at all. Yet history and experience consistently reveal the hidden value of humble beginnings.
Volunteering, internships, or even short-term contracts often provide what money cannot: exposure, networks, and the refinement of character. To underestimate these is to misunderstand the way opportunities truly unfold.
Indeed, wisdom lies in refusing to be “too wise” when creeping into the world of work. One may carry _honors and distinctions, but the professional space demands _*humility and the willingness to learn anew.
The paradox is clear: those who embrace little beginnings often rise higher, while those who wait only for “bigger breaks” risk stagnation.
Life after graduation is therefore less about entitlement and more about endurance. It is a story of sowing quietly, sometimes in overlooked spaces, and trusting that a season of bumper harvest will come.
The world does not owe graduates success, but it rewards those who persist, adapt, and serve, even when unseen.
Go over this again and let it be one of your sources of strength. Yes, the strength to make it happen.
Encomia!
Copyright –Published in Expo Times News on Monday, 16th September, 2025 (ExpoTimes News – Expo Media Group (expomediasl.com)
