You ever met someone who starts packing up at 4:45pm sharp?
Laptop already zipped, handbag swinging, deodorant applied like they’re going on a red carpet.
Then by 5:00pm? Boom — full mjolo mode activated:
“Babe, where are you parked?”
“Did you bring my charger?”
“What are we eating tonight?”
Madam. Sir.
Work is not finished.
Your future is still typing that last report — but you?
You’re busy calculating cuddles and rice portions.
This Is Why You’re Stuck in the Same Position
You’ve been working at the same job for five years, and the only promotion you’ve received is:
- Slightly faster WiFi
- Better data bundles
- And an HR letter saying, “Please remember to report on time.”
It’s not the ancestors.
It’s not witchcraft.
It’s not “the economy.”
It’s your mjolo mindset — treating work like a side dish and mjolo like the main meal.
Real Talk: Mjolo is Sweet, But It’s Not a Career Strategy
Yes, love is beautiful.
We get it.
But if you start prioritising lunch dates over deadlines, and flirting over focus, don’t cry when someone else — who stays behind to clean up the mess — gets promoted before you.
The boss isn’t watching who has the best couple selfies.
They’re watching who finishes tasks, solves problems, and thinks ahead — even at 5:31pm when everyone else is already in “Netflix & Recharge” mode.
Work Like You’re Building a Legacy, Not Just Passing Time
Promotion doesn’t come from looking busy when the boss walks by.
It comes from thinking like an owner, not a lodger.
You want to move up? Then:
Stop watching the clock like it’s ZBC News.
Stop hiding your mediocrity behind mjolo.
Start adding value, not just being visible.
Because let’s face it:
No one ever became a CEO by replying “ babe” at 4:59pm.
If You Can Multitask Love and Laziness, You Can Multitask Love and Leadership
Want mjolo? Have it.
But don’t let it kill your ambition.
Don’t let pillow talk replace boardroom performance.
And don’t let “Babe, I miss you” distract you from “Boss, I finished early — what else can I help with?”
That’s the attitude that gets you noticed.
That’s what opens doors.
That’s what upgrades your bank balance not just your relationship status.
Final Word: Love Wisely, Work Like a Boss
You’re not just working for airtime and weekend nyama.
You’re working for future freedom. For your name to carry weight.
For one day to say, “I started as the intern… now I sign the cheques.”
So next time you feel like switching off early for mjolo, just remember:
Someone else is staying late, learning more, and quietly preparing to be your supervisor.
Love is great.
But don’t let it block your bag.
