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Juba Lens

03/06/2024

Slatine Pro MuzikExposed story aside😂
Here is another disheartening story😭

Resilience Required: Our Industrial Attachment Story😭

In a bid to gain practical experience and bolster our skills, my little uncle Nhial and I embarked on a journey to secure industrial attachment opportunities in various esteemed organizations. Little did we know that our enthusiasm and determination would be met with a myriad of obstacles and disappointments.

Our first stop was the Nile Petroleum Corporation , where we were confronted by a security guard who candidly revealed that connections were the sole gateway to internships. Despite our persistence and eagerness to meet with the relevant officials, we were rebuffed, with the guard citing explicit instructions to deny access to those without connections.

Undeterred, we redirected our efforts to the MTN South Sudan headquarters, hoping that an international organization would uphold meritocracy and provide a more welcoming environment. Alas, our optimism was short-lived. The officer we encountered was blunt, stating that our applications would collect dust without external connections. He claimed to have been instructed to disregard applications lacking the requisite connections.

Our next appointment was with the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards , which left us stunned. We were informed that the institution lacked an IT department, a revelation that defied logic. We struggled to comprehend how a prominent organization could operate without a dedicated team for data management and technological infrastructure. The absence of a functional IT department raised pressing questions about data storage and security.

Our final attempt at IPTEC South Sudan, Internet and Digital Service Provider office in Kololo proved equally disheartening. We were denied access to the concerned officer, and the company's stance on discontinuing internships for South Sudanese individuals due to perceived risks was both surprising and displeasing.

As we reflected on our experiences, we couldn't help but wonder how much more challenging it would be to secure employment in a job market where connections and favouritism seem to reign supreme. Industrial attachment, which is supposed to be a stepping stone to employment, has proven to be an insurmountable hurdle. We can only imagine how daunting the task of securing a paid position will be.

We waved the white flag and conceded defeat in our industrial attachment quest. But don't worry, we're already planning our comeback!