She Said What?!

Who else saw this headline a few weeks ago and was completely taken back?

Kirstie Allsopp tells young women: ditch university and have a baby by 27

Location, Location, Location presenter calls for frank discussion about female fertility and shaking up 'order of things' 

My initial reaction was ‘She said what?!’ This article caused a big debate and stir amongst many women all over social networks. I even remember sending this article to my friends, and to work colleagues asking their thoughts all of which varied from “that b**** don’t know nothing” to “she’s right, women need to remember the reason that they were put on earth”.

Allsopp told the Telegraph that if she had a daughter, her advice would be: "Darling, do you know what? Don't go to university. Start work straight after school, stay at home, save up your deposit – I'll help you, let's get you into a flat. And then we can find you a nice boyfriend and you can have a baby by the time you're 27."

The Fat Zone

CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP!

So, as I enter the topshop fitting rooms; I already know the deal. Benika you will probably leave with 1 out of 11 items because either, It doesn't fit right or doesn't cover your tits or doesn't suit you’re..... Yada yada yada. Millions of excuses to hide the fact that I'm too FAT for topshop, Zara and any other European shop that haven’t yet come to the realisation that I've been consuming plantain(yes, the Jamaican way) since I was 5!

Believe them the FIRST time!

      

I learnt to do this the hard way. I didn't pay attention to the signs that were shown to me from the very beginning. You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. My ex, who didn't treat me well. You see I should’ve known that when a guy doesn't call as often as you call him or barely takes you out to lush restaurants, bars or on dates in general, it’s probably not going anywhere regardless of what he says. His actions or rather lack of them, are probably never going to change.

Don’t get me wrong, yes, some people do change, but how long will it take for that change to come around? I realised that he had already shown me his true colours from the start, however, the question is why was I shocked when he revealed himself year in year out? When would I start believing his character and realise the relationship was rubbish and he was taking me for a ride?

The “I QUIT” Step

The “I QUIT” Step

    It’s easy to say “be fearless and have faith in the unseen,” but when the seen is unpaid bills and debts, fear is very much inevitable. Soon I’m going to have to take that step … the “I QUIT” step. That to me is like taking a step into a dark cellar with no clothes on hoping that the pimps (O2), Vultures (EDF) and Monsters (Natwest) don’t force me into prostitution or bloody JSA. Not saying there anything wrong with a little help from David Cameron, but after 3 years in Uni and 2:1 in Business and Law you can imagine that Mr Cameron’s £90 weekly hand out is not my idea of a credible future.

    I’ve seen a couple people fall on their face after taking that “I QUIT” step and I have no role models of anyone who has taken that step and continued stepping on a grand staircase through success, (in my world that shit is unheard of). But F it, I’m going to succeed regardless of any obstacles that come my way because the 9-5 lifestyle is NOT for me. I need to be more than just a self proclaimed “Boss Bitch” on Instagram stuntin’ in a pair of borrowed Loubs. I need to be THE BOSS…Bitch!

    I currently work in sales and marketing. In actually fact my official job title is ‘Marketing Director’, which seems pretty decent position for a new graduate with no previous marketing experience (except for a piece of coursework in 2^nd year of Uni) to be in … So I should be happy, right … No!!! No way, I will never be happy living a mediocre life that any Stacey, Sally or Shantel can live or relate to. I want to live a prosperous life, one that is an example of excellence and greatness. How the hell am I going to achieve that by sitting at a desk getting cussed out by Yardie and Asian shop keepers because our prices are too high? Can someone please answer me!?

    One day, while he sat down correcting all the daily mistakes, my boss (who is self-made and a true inspiration to me) said “why can’t people just do what they are suppose to do and do it properly, like me?” I was silent, a thoughtful silence, but silent. Then it dawned on me, the reason people don’t work like him is because they are working for a different reason.

‘The Boss works for profit, the employee works for wage’

    It’s simple; the profits go up the bosses pockets gets bigger, the profits go down and he struggles to feed the family. However, profits don’t affect the employee, (at least not where I work). Up or down, you still have your job and you still get paid the same dull basic wage at the end of the month. I repeat… this lifestyle is NOT for me!

   I am an innovator, creator, opportunist and motivator. How can I exalt any of these attributes by sitting down at a desk all day? I am young and free, with some responsibilities, but nothing massive like a child or husband, so now is the time. It’s time for me to be bold and courageous, full of faith and hope and always remembering God’s promise, (the “I got you” promise). I think it’s time for me to take that step into the unknown and focus on my purpose rather than the obstacles ahead.

   There’s only one thing left to say … “I QUIT!”

Cherelle x

 

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