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For nearly eight years, Kevin believed he was doing everything right. He worked hard. He consistently delivered results. His managers trusted him with important assignments. His colleagues often turned to him when they needed someone dependable. On paper, his career…

Daniel had reached a point many professionals quietly recognize. He was employed, but not excited.Competent, but not progressing.Comfortable, but slowly becoming frustrated. So when a friend sent him a job opportunity at a reputable organization, his first instinct was to…

By Perminus Wainaina “I Thought Hard Work Was Enough” When Mark landed his first management role, he believed in a simple formula for success: Work hard. Deliver results. Stay focused. Like many professionals, he had been taught that good performance…

Peter thought he was doing everything right. He arrived at work early, stayed late when needed, met his deadlines, and willingly took on extra responsibilities. For seven years, he remained loyal to the same company, giving his best every single…

Early this year, Kevin walked into our offices at Corporate Staffing Services looking like a man who had been fighting a battle he couldn’t win. He had been job hunting for eight months. Eight months of applications. Eight months of…

For years, Daniel believed hard work alone would eventually change his life. So he kept showing up early.Leaving late.Taking extra responsibilities no one wanted. He became the employee everyone depended on. But there was one problem: His career wasn’t moving….

When Sharon lost her job, the hardest part was not the email. It was what came after. The silence. The overthinking. The sudden fear that maybe the workplace no longer had space for her skills anymore. For years, Sharon had…

Faith used to be the kind of person many people envied. A permanent government job. Fixed salary every month. Pension contributions. Predictable workload. And the kind of job title that sounds good at family gatherings. On paper, she had made…

By Perminus Wainaina On the surface, everything looked fine. Targets were being met.Emails were being answered.Meetings were attended and contributions were made. If you asked anyone at work, they would say:“She’s doing well.” But internally, it was a completely different…

By Perminus Wainaina It felt like a win. A new title. A bigger office (well… at least a better seat). More responsibility. More visibility. On paper, it looked like progress. But there was one small detail that didn’t change:My salary….

David had what many would call a “good job.” Earning Ksh.250,000 per month, working for a reputable company, and living what looked like a stable life from the outside. But there was a problem no one could see. David wasn’t…

By Perminus Wainaina It didn’t happen all at once. That’s the tricky thing about red flags at work especially in our Kenyan corporate setup. They rarely come as one big, obvious problem. They come in small, excusable doses. “Ni kawaida.”“Every…

By Perminus Wainaina It sounds bold. Even admirable. Quitting your job without a backup plan — choosing yourself, your peace, your sanity. And in many stories online, it works out perfectly. But what most people don’t tell you is what…

Not long ago, interviews were simple. You walked into a room, shook hands with a panel of humans, answered questions, and hoped your personality and experience shone through. A CV, a confident handshake, and a polished outfit were often enough…

By Perminus Wainaina We don’t talk about it enough. The uncomfortable reality that sometimes — despite your performance, your effort, and your professionalism — your boss may simply decide you are the problem. Not because you are. But because of…