My beginnings were humble. I grew up in Accra, in a family that struggled financially. My mother was a petty trader, and my father worked as a driver.
After I completed secondary school, I spent several months searching for work before I finally landed my first job as a receptionist at a small trading company, earning GH¢50 a month. I was overjoyed to receive my first pay. I used part of it to buy myself a new pair of shoes, and the rest went to help my mother at home.
I was hardworking and determined, and in time I moved to a larger company, where I worked as an administrative assistant. Over the years, I earned promotions and salary increases. I got married and had three children, and like many working mothers, I had to balance my job with my family responsibilities. At times, almost my entire salary went on school fees, food, and household needs.
I eventually rose to the position of senior administrator and worked until I resigned. I decided to resign in 2024 before retirement age for personal reasons. Now, living on a pension, I find that my monthly income is not enough to meet all my needs. My biggest expenses are food, electricity, water, transportation, and medical care, but I still do what I can to support my children and grandchildren whenever they need me.