Help Me Get Back on My Feet and Build My Future

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Gary Odendaal
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Pretoria
South Africa
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Started a month ago
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I never thought I would find myself writing something like this.

I have been unemployed since May 2026. Since then, I have been actively looking for software development work, or to be honest any work, applying for positions, attending interviews and going through recruitment processes. There have been several opportunities that came close, but unfortunately none have resulted in employment yet.

I am still looking. I am still applying. And I am still trying to move forward.

At the same time, I have started building a small web development business, offering website development and related services to individuals and small businesses. I don't want to simply sit and wait for someone to hire me — I want to create another path toward sustainable income for myself.

But building a business takes time. Finding clients takes time. Building a reputation takes time.

My finances, unfortunately, have run out of time.

After months without an income, I have reached a point where I am can no longer cover essential housing and living expenses and have accumulat...

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G. Odendaal • 14 Oct '26
Last week, things took a frightening turn when my landlords tried to lock me out, while Mom was also being evicted. We were desperately searching for somewhere to stay, even considering a shelter or...
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