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Hello Twitter, I really didn’t want to do this, but not sharing this story will fuel my depression.
Two weeks ago, I got a job at a Tech Company - In New Jersey, USA and was redirected to work with their section in Capetown, South Africa.
I was told I will be working remotely...

For now, due to the pandemic. I got a text from the CEO on LinkedIn one faithful afternoon requesting that I come write for the company, after he had read and gone through an article I uploaded on LinkedIn (Medium Pub’d) I was glad and overly joyous.
“I had secured the big bag”..

I thought to myself. So I was given the directives of my work (content writing and Blog editing) and was asked to state my salary expectation, which I did and surprisingly, the company offered a bit more than I expected. The pay was good, so I started doing my research...

On the work I’m to do in the company. A week ago, I shared the news here on Twitter out of joy. I was then contacted the next day on a zoom meeting with the CEO. After the meeting, I discovered they also have a branch in Lagos and was told I could come down to Lagos...

When the pandemic is controlled. I was happy. Told my parents about it. Told most of my friends, some of whom I carried along.
The next day, I had to send a mail to the CEO confirming the job take and my duties. Afterwards, I was told I could resume work on Friday (24th July)...

The company had a new app and program they had to launch before the 31st of July (last Friday). I was supposed to come up with series of creative content that aid an easy “client-organization” interaction. Also, I was supposed to edit the website of that particular Program...

Knowledge on the urgency of the matter and how serious my work was, disregarding the pressure, I was determined to work and do the best I can.
After all, ability to work under pressure was one of the skills highlighted in the CV and Resume which I had submitted to the Company...

On the 22nd of July (Wednesday), I had to go buy a system with half my savings and some support from my dad. (Worth approx $1,115 = N428,000)
“The company isn’t aware of this”
I felt I could easily recover the money for the system in less than three months, so it was worth it...

Or so I thought. Last week, I reached out to the CEO again, curious on why I didn’t start work on Friday as I was told, and he asked that I provide my proof of identity (I sent my Intl. passport and a slip of my National Identification Number) He confirmed them...

After that, I didn’t get any response for around 18hrs, I was beginning to worry I had lost the job even before I could start.
A few hours into the next day, I was told I would have my work drafts and company designed email sent to my mailbox. I was happy. (Monday, 27th July)...

Ever since then, I still haven’t gotten any response from the company. I have sent around three emails. Sent series of texts on LinkedIn and I come back every time, to see that my messages were being ignored. I was running out of my mind. Completely disoriented...

I just don’t think it’s professional for CEOs or Hirers to ghost job applicants (which in this case, I didn’t apply for the job, but got contacted)
I’m at a crucial stage in life and these past two weeks have been so depressing for me...

I don’t know what to tell my parents, or how to feel. Cause, I feel I have spent a lot of money on a system, to not get this work.
I bought the system solely for this job, knowing what it entails.
The workload was going to cripple my old laptop.

Please if you’re reading this and can help me get a job, cause I desperately need one. So my money doesn’t end up wasted just like that, I’d really appreciate it

I’m skilled in Creative writing, MS Office, Graphics design, Content creation and Email marketing (Digital marketing)

Some of my soft skills are
- Critcal thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Listening skills

I didn’t want to make this tweet just yet, as the company might be having some technical difficulties currently and might reach me later, but I don’t want to risk my eggs all in one basket.

I need your help please

Cc: @segalink

PLEASE RETWEET

Disclaimer: This thread was not made with the intention of calling out the company in any way.
If you observe, the names of the company and CEO weren’t disclosed.
I’m sorry if this sends the wrong message, but I was only trying to explain my situation.

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