Let’s be real for a second. Imagine trying to impress Strive Masiyiwa while sitting in your cubicle at Econet. You’ve been there for 3 months. He hasn’t stepped foot in Zimbabwe for 23 years. The chances of him noticing your brilliance? Slimmer than a kombi seat on a Monday morning.
Now, let’s flip the script. You join a small company. Suddenly, your boss sees you. Every effort, every idea, every “extra mile” you run isn’t lost in a hierarchy thicker than Harare traffic at 5 PM. Your hard work doesn’t just go into a black hole labeled “corporate bureaucracy.” No. It goes straight to the person who matters someone who can guide you, reward you, and yes… help you quadruple your cake.
The Power of Being Seen
Think about it. In a small business:
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Your mistakes aren’t lost in an email chain. They’re teachable moments.
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Your wins aren’t just statistics in a quarterly report. They get celebrated.
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Your potential isn’t buried under 12 layers of management. It’s nurtured, multiplied, and sometimes monetized.
That 10-fold increase in your effort? In a small company, it can literally change your life. In a big company… well, good luck waiting for the hierarchy to notice.
Big Company vs Small Company: The African Reality
In large corporates:
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You send an email. It gets lost.
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You submit a brilliant proposal. It gets “reviewed” by seven people, none of whom understand it.
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You do something extraordinary, and the CEO doesn’t know your name because he’s busy jetting between Dubai and London.
In a small company:
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Your boss literally lives your results.
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Your wins impact the bottom line immediately.
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Your growth is visible, tangible, and best of all financially rewarding.
Stop Chasing Big Names, Chase Big Visibility
You don’t need to impress Strive Masiyiwa to grow rich. You need to impress someone who can give you the keys to the cake.
Small companies are like African startups: messy, chaotic, but full of opportunities. Your boss can see your potential, guide you, and reward you. If you play your cards right, that “small job” could be your launchpad to a life that even your relatives will stop asking you for loans.
So next time someone tells you, “Aim for the big company,” just smile. Remember: **visibility beats prestige. Effort beats hierarchy. And small bosses can make you a giant.
By The Chartered Vendor**
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