Have you ever benefited from connection? Or better put, have you ever gotten a job or opportunity because you had a good relationship with the person in charge or a relative, family member or friend knew someone who put in a good word for you? That is the connection I am referring to. In fact these days, most people pray for connections when it comes to job applications because it smoothens the process and makes things easier. Instead of submitting a CV and Cover Letter that may probably never be read, why not talk to an uncle who knows the CEO of the company you want to work for? Getting the job this way is almost 100% guaranteed.
Corruption is part of human nature. We are all naturally corrupt and will mostly use the most dishonest form or abuse of power when given, for our selfish gains. Take for instance most African leaders and politicians – the looting, stealing and misusing of state funds for their personal gains almost always goes unpunished. NO ACCOUNTABILITY whatsoever and oh! They will still win elections despite their high levels of corruption. Another example is a man of God using church funds for his personal gains whilst church members wallow in poverty. Corruption in the house of God in my opinion has got to be the worst but we see this play right in front of our eyes every now and then.
The bitter truth is that our systems (political, societal, religion, educational) are so corrupt that it is almost impossible to uproot corruption. I mean how can we when it benefits certain people. When a politician loots state funds, he builds a solid legacy for his children and generations who are able to go to the best schools, get the best jobs, travel the world and have lots of money secured for life…so tell me, why will the child of the said politician want corruption to stop? If it does, they lose that ‘soft life‘ they are used to – but at the same time, there is equitable distribution of resources so that the poor can have a taste of good life but we all know that is never going to happen. Our world today operates on the basis where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer – there is nothing you and I can do about this.
You see, LIFE IS HARD – I don’t think it was programmed to be easy. Therefore, can you blame people who get things done through the easier route? I mean, where is the prize for going through the long and painful route? I have had my own experience of painful years of job hunting – something most people can relate to. I highly doubt if I knew someone in an organization (I am very much interested in working for) who could recommend me or put in a good word for me to get a job, I do not think I would have rejected it. In fact, most people won’t because job hunting for years and getting NOs over and over again is something I will not wish on anyone. But here is the case where most young people, given the current job market and crisis, pray they find someone to ‘connect‘ them. That is someone’s prayer point, so this should tell you how bad things are.
But like I said, in the end – we all benefit from a failed and corrupt system in one way or the other. Maybe not direct beneficiaries but indirectly. But the truth is whether it is direct or indirect, we still benefit from it in one way or the other. But you cannot blame anyone – there are certain things in life you cannot change, no matter how much one tries. One of such is a corrupt society. The only thing that may set one apart is having morals and a strong set of values which prevents one from indulging in certain acts which go against those values. Unfortunately not everyone has those values, so here we all are today.
Thank you for reading today’s blog post! Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. I will see you soon with another one. Stay safe and God bless you!
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