Navigating a career path when opportunities are scarce can feel like an uphill battle. Many educated and skilled individuals find themselves hitting "blockages and dead-ends," despite their best efforts. This can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you are ready to grow but your current environment or the broader job market offers little room for movement. Sometimes, the very value you bring to your current employer can become a trap, as they are reluctant to let go of valuable staff, effectively limiting your exposure to new experiences and growth.
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Are you a young person in Eswatini trying to grow in your job or get promoted? Many dreams of moving up, but it can be hard to understand what’s holding you back. At the 2025 Bushfire Festival, we spoke with employers about why some workers are not getting promoted. They shared three main reasons: poor […]