NEW BEGINNINGS
Relocation.
Where to begin. by Natalie Thomas and Nazrana Parker
CAREER UPDATE catches up with recent graduates to chat about their relocation experiences and how they overcame the challenges of leaving home in preparation for their new journey. These graduates are:
Wélan Spogter Customer Success Manager at Microsoft (from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Yasien Meth Consultant, Business Enablement & Change at Standard Bank Group (from Durban to Johannesburg)
Ethel Teni Lead Business Analyst at Absa Group (from King William’s Town to Johannesburg)
Asiphe Cetywayo Legal Officer at Standard Bank Group (from Molteno to Johannesburg)
What support did the company offer with relocation? Both Yasien and Ethel received a relocation stipend to assist with settling in, whereas Wélan and Asiphe paid their own way. Asiphe saw his expenses as an investment in his career.
What factors did you consider when deciding to relocate? Asiphe, Ethel and Wélan highlights the fact the Johannesburg offered career growth and learning as it was the corporate hub of our country. Both Wélan and Yasien also considered the issue of safety, living close to work and whether it would be easy to commute UWC CAREER UPDATE 2020 |
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