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**Laura7** · 08-Feb-17, 05:42 PM

Hi there,
No I cannot find work, here in South Africa, the affirmative action laws makes it almost impossible for white people to find work.

**HR Solutions** · 09-Feb-17, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Laura7

Hi there,
No I cannot find work, here in South Africa, the affirmative action laws makes it almost impossible for white people to find work.

I am afraid I totally disagree with you. I am in Recruitment and that is just not true. What I can tell you is that companies are wanting people with better and more qualifications and that has become a big stumbling block for a lot of white people. I can go on and on and give you more info, but will step on a lot of toes, but do not think that. If you have a qualification you have a very good chance of getting a job. Obviously if you don't, then its another story !

**Greig Whitton** · 09-Feb-17, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by HR Solutions

I am afraid I totally disagree with you. I am in Recruitment and that is just not true. What I can tell you is that companies are wanting people with better and more qualifications and that has become a big stumbling block for a lot of white people. I can go on and on and give you more info, but will step on a lot of toes, but do not think that. If you have a qualification you have a very good chance of getting a job. Obviously if you don't, then its another story !

I 100% agree and you shouldn't have to apologise for speaking the truth. I hear the same thing all the time from white business owners - how there are no growth opportunities or sources of funding due to economic empowerment. It's nonsense, and this obsession with blaming affirmative action / economic empowerment / white capital is perpetuating racial divides and distracting from the real issues.

There will always be a demand for exceptional employees and exceptional companies. But it's a lot easier to point the finger of blame outwards instead of admitting that you aren't exceptional and resolving to do something about it.

**Laura7** · 10-Feb-17, 04:47 PM

Thank you for the honesty. I have qualifications in accounting and writing. I have applied for certain positions but have not been successful due to my race and age. I am 61 so besides having qualifications, I am considered to old. However, I have decided to give up trying, and concentrate on writing. I have a part time job working from home, writing articles for an online publication. For that I am thankful.