Monthati Molale had to move out of home and rent a shack in search of greener pastures. But it wasn’t all sweet as roses. It was a tough transition but she soldiered on. Here is her story and some words of motivation.
It’s been 3 months now since my vac work experience but I’m still seeing the impact of it😁 My videos are still making rounds with almost 7million views on TikTok and about 6.4 million views on Facebook.
This experience wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows, though.
I rented a place for these two weeks🥲I only had 2k to cover rent, transport, food and had to bring almost everything from home. This living situation? Definitely a solid 1/10. The sponge I was sleeping on? Felt like sleeping on the floor. 😬 Waking up sore in the middle of the night or freezing because I only had one blanket… not fun. 😂
If you’re planning to move out please save enough to avoid suffering . Plan and make sure you’ll be as comfortable as possible.
So, what exactly is vacation work? In layman’s terms, it’s volunteering at a law firm to get some real-world experience. It’s an opportunity to experience the law in action and develop your skills.
The best time to apply is as early as your first year. If you’re not sure where to start, look up the law firm you’re interested in and see if applications are open. You can reach out to directors on LinkedIn, approach law firms directly. Also, Join law society/ associations- highly recommend BLA😌
Despite all that, the best part of this entire experience was going to work. Practice is so much better then theory🥹🫶🏾
I was not prepared for most of the challenges but nothing was going to stop me from getting this experience. And honestly? I wouldn’t change a thing.😌❤️