The pressure mounted as relatives mobilized to "help." A cousin offered a position at a leading telco... each well-meaning but missing the point; I wasn't looking for another traditional role.
No one in my family had taken this path before, so I had no role model. I had to do this mostly on my own.
Bridging the generational divide will take time... her preference for traditional employment is understandable in Africa, where economic stability is precarious.
When companies downsize or restructure, freelancers with diverse clients can adjust more quickly than those tied to one employer. I feel more stable in my career now more than ever.
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