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  • Dear Diari, I just got laid off :/

    Dear Diari, I just got laid off :/

    Let’s rewind to 2 months ago. I had just got back from a much needed vacation. I spent precious time with my lovely grandparents in Nigeria and connected even deeper with my African roots. Sunday morning, I landed back in Toronto, Canada. I was due back at work on Monday. Monday morning rolls around. I…

  • School is overrated

    School is overrated

    Being a first-gen immigrant meant that going to university was non-negotiable. So of course the plan for a long time to get my bachelors and go for my masters right away. When I started university at 17 I knew absolutely nothing about what career path I wanted to pursue, but here is what I did…

  • Dream Jobs Don’t Exist

    Dream Jobs Don’t Exist

    To avoid the vicious cycle of chasing a dream job, I chase a dream lifestyle instead. There is a drastic difference.