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Exploited behind black doors

This story of mine might help someone who is going through the same now.  The day I got the job was the happiest of all the time I had spent in diaspora. I had already created a budget with the salary I was yet to receive and so excited that at least I was going to be able to send money to my parents in Zimbabwe who took care of my 4 kids and remain with a little extra for myself. My interview was in the streets of a shopping centre in front  of a small coffee shop. For years I had been working for different families but what I earned was giving me more stress than strength. This was my first job where I had to sign a contract which is one thing I wish I had known before signing. No matter how excited you are, never and I repeat, never jump read a contract for a job. That is where most of us give predators ropes to tie us on to their traps. Read and understand every contract before signing, take your time and ask questions. Keep a sharp eye for anything  that seems abnorm...