A man identified as Momo Bertrand has taken to social media to disclose the harsh reality he faced when he tried securing a UN job.
According to him, he started seeking for jobs at the UN after he completed a master’s degree programme.
When Bertrand told his classmates about his love for UN jobs, he was mocked and advised to try being a kindergarten teacher instead.
Bertrand, who was born in Douala, Cameroon, said he did not listen to his classmates who made discouraging comments after telling them of his desire to work with the UN.
"I told a classmate and he laughed at me, “Momo, the UN won’t hire you because you know no one there. Instead, apply to be a kindergarten teacher here in San Diego. I didn’t listen. After 500 failed job applications, I was hired as a Digital Media Officer at ITCILO.org, a United Nations agency,” he wrote on his Instagram page.
His post on social media on the issue has earned him several applause.
Momo Bertrand