For years, Michael from Entebbe, Uganda had dreamed of advancing in his career. He worked at a logistics company, starting as an assistant, with the hope that his dedication and hard work would eventually earn him a higher position.
His colleagues admired his discipline; he arrived at work earlier than most, stayed after hours, and took on responsibilities beyond his job description. His supervisors praised him regularly. So when the company announced new promotions, Michael believed his time had come.
However, when the results were announced, someone else was chosen. Michael was hurt but convinced himself that the other person might have better qualifications. The following year, when another promotion opportunity arose, Michael worked even harder.
He prepared documents, attended training, and made sure his department ran smoothly. Yet, once again, the promotion went to someone else—a person who had joined the company much later than Michael had. Michael pretended to be fine, but the disappointment nearly broke him.
The third time, when the senior supervisor position opened up, everyone in the office whispered that it was finally Michael’s turn. Even his manager hinted that he had high chances. But when the announcement came, Michael’s name was absent once again.
This time, Michael couldn’t hold back his frustration. He went home feeling defeated, wondering why every opportunity seemed to slip away just when it mattered most. He knew he was qualified, and he worked harder than many others, yet something always blocked his success.
Weeks passed, and Michael started to feel hopeless. His confidence plummeted, and going to work became a painful routine. One evening, while talking to a cousin from Mbale, Michael shared everything that had been happening. His cousin.To Continue Reading, Click Herea
