How I Spent 13 Years as a House Boy Despite Graduating With a First-Class Degree, Man Reveals

My name is Peter, and I come from Eldoret, Kenya. For most people, earning a first-class degree is a gateway to success. For me, it became the start of an even tougher journey. After graduating with top honors in Business Administration, I expected opportunities to open immediately.

But reality was harsh. Companies rejected me, often saying I lacked experience. Some even suggested I start from entry-level roles, which felt humiliating considering my academic achievements.

To survive, I took any work I could get. For 13 long years, I worked as a house boy in various homes—cleaning, cooking, and running errands—while watching others with far less education climb the corporate ladder.

It was deeply painful. I felt invisible, undervalued, and hopeless. Friends and relatives often asked why I wasn’t working in an office, and I had to hide my tears. Each day served as a reminder of life’s unfairness, and I began to question if I would ever achieve my dreams. During this period of despair, a friend in..TO READ MORE, TAP HERE