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I am Tino, a fresh, young adult who recently graduated from the University of Cape Town with a BSc (Eng) and now working in Cape Town as a Cloud Support Engineer.

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I took a trip to Eswatini over the Heritage Day weekend to attend a friend's traditional wedding. It was an awesome time experiencing how these two cultures ( Sotho and Swati ) came together with different ways of approaching Lobola and meeting halfway. Also got a chance to explore Eswatini for a bit, driving around in the nice roads of Mbabane while I stayed over at Mlilwane Nature Reserve. About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be Music:
Plan B - Aguila

Chilling with Pumba and Attending Weddings in Eswatini (Swaziland) | Vlog

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Just reminiscing our time in University where we studied Engineering but we ventured into careers that are not at all related to Engineering. Let's get Ntsako to 1,000 subs! Subscribe to his awesome content here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj67aIQ1eZl1xSQB8w2DisA/ You can check out our video where we were discussing how to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rysixe3kFU Timeline Intro - 00:00
What do you do now? - 01:55
Why this degree? - 03:12
How did Ntsako transition to Entrepreneurship? - 06:37
How did Tino end up in Amazon? - 09:04
Would you study engineering again? - 15:12
About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
Instagram : https://instagram.com/tino.pictures
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be Music:
Going Up - Lakey Inspired
Lakey Inspired YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q

Life After UCT Engineering School with Ntsako Mgiba from Focused Millennial

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Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 was a surprisingly smooth experience and the whole thing lasted just about an hour... could have been shorter if I had known how easy it would be. You can also get vaccinated if you are not a South African by using your passport to register for the vaccine. You can register to get vaccinated here - https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/ Here is a link to a PDF showing all the Clicks Pharmacies where you can get vaccinated - https://bit.ly/3wBoNOl If you are on Medical Aid you may also need to get registered on your medical aid portal. About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be

My Experience Getting the COVID19 Vaccine.

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Here's my first Q&A video for the tyrying2adult channel. I had a lot of fun answering these questions and I am so sorry for how long this video is... But you guys also had some questions that were not gonna take seconds to answer so it's not exactly my fault right? Check out my best friend's business called Meraki Munch here - https://www.instagram.com/merakimunch/ Here is a link to the PDF from Home Affairs breaking down the critical skills list along with the degree requirements to qualify for the skill - https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202102/44164gon96.pdf How I make career decisions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwAZk-WVJA The time I lent somebody money and learnt a big lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDpZVYewAu0&list=PLwprJ6z3wmfgxMkhU8bkbaOh1sI9vfCXI Types of careers in IT - https://youtu.be/9ERIgLjsRUI List of Questions I addressed in the video. I am sorry if I missed out your question but please let me know in the comments section so I can address it there or in a future video. 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - I realized after I started working in a tech job I barely have time and energy to do some other side projects or to keep learning and improving on my software skills and I feel not too good about it. Is this normal? 05:00 - How long into your work life did you get to a position where you started properly saving monthly? 05:45 - Do you have a girlfriend? 05:52 - What meal can you cook best? 06:07 - Learnt any new skills lately? 06:55 - I am trying to buy a car and you said we shouldn't buy cars. Any advice? 07:55 - Are you gay? 08:12 - How do you deal with Black Tax? 12:59 - How did you manage to get a job/internship as a foreigner? 15:47 - Are you saving for retirement? I ask because a lot of Zimbabwean pensions saved over decades were decimated by inflation plus dollarisation. 17:40 - What is the best investment fund in South Africa? 17:55 - Minimum basics of a goo camera? 18:15 - How did you start your YouTube channel? 18:30 - Which side are you from in Mutare? 18:32 - Why are a lot of Zim SA Graduates coming back to Zim after school? 20:00 - Would you quit your day job to pursue YouTube full time with your current channel stats ? 20:40 - How long did it take you to study for the Amazon interview? 21:39 - What’s your thoughts on the riots in South Africa? 22:39 - Which software do you use to edit your videos? 23:10 - How do you handle people borrowing money from you? 23:53 - Do you plan on living in SA for the rest of your life? 24:40 - How much do you pay for groceries in Cape Town per month? 25:33 - What do you love doing besides Travel and Photography? 26:00 - What is a memorable lesson you learnt the hard way? 26:25 - AWS Security vs AWS Data Analytics path? 27:10 - What has been your experience as a Zimbabwean living in South Africa? 28:18 - The acting adults are burnt out because what the hell? How do you make it stop? 28:34 - If you could pick one type of food to eat for the rest of your life what would it be? 28:47 - Which tech degrees would you recommend for a critical skills visa? 29:42 - Is Systems Analysis and administration a good career path? 30:41 - What are you most grateful for in life? 30:56 - How are you feeling mentally and physically? About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
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Q&A - How do you deal with Black Tax | Side Hustles | Getting Job as a Foreigner | Adulting

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The Kakapo was a British steam ship built in 1988 by the Grangemouth Dockyard Company and commanded by Captain P. Nicolayson. As she rounded Hout Bay the gale became so ferocious that it pushed the Kakapo towards the southern end of Chapman’s Bay. The Captain then mistook Chapman’s Peak for Cape Point and by the time he realized his mistake the Kakapo had driven ashore on Noordhoek Beach. It's a very easy shipwreck to visit, literally a (very long) stroll along the beach. The best time to visit is late in the afternoon so you can enjoy the sunset from the area. On your way there or back, you can also pass through Chapman's Peak Drive which is considered the best drive in Cape Town. About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
Instagram : https://instagram.com/tino.pictures
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be Music:
Goldern Hour - Lakey Inspired
Lakey Inspired YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q

The Easiest Shipwreck to Explore in Cape Town | Wreck of Kakapo

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It would be nice if I had all the money I needed, then bad money habits wouldn't be a thing... but here we are. About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
Instagram : https://instagram.com/tino.pictures
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be Music:
Going Up - Lakey Inspired
Lakey Inspired YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q

Bad Money Habits I Still Struggle With Today

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It's a gun range vlog! Visited the gun range for the first time on the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. False bay Firearms Training Academy - https://www.firearmtrainingacademy.co.za/packages-and-rates/ About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
Instagram : https://instagram.com/tino.pictures
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be Music:
Blossom - Lakey Inspired
Lakey Inspired YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy8wuTpC95lefU5d1dt2Q

First Time Shooting a Gun in Cape Town

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AKA's interview with Thembekile left me with so many questions. It was pretty long but here are 6 things I personally gathered from the interview. 00:00 - Intro
00:30 - What happened on the morning of Anele's death?
03:56 - AKA and Anele had a very "passionate" relationship.
06:20 - Anele had a history of being suicidal
08:41 - AKA does not feel responsible for Anele's death.
10:17 - There is no love between AKA and Anele's family
12:01 - AKA believes someone wants to tarnish his image
14:38 - Why did he even do this interview? About trying2adult: My name is Tino and shortly after I got out of varsity, I quickly realised that adulting was the ghetto. There's just so much I don't know... and no one teaches you these things we need to know when we grow up. So join me as I try to navigate adulthood, exploring topics like career, money, health, and I vlog too! If you enjoyed the video, subscribe to my channel for more content! Blog: https://trying2adult.com
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tino1b2be

7 Things We learned from AKA's Interview with Thembekile

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Time flies when you’re always holding out for “one more bonus” or “one more promotion”. Corporates give people just enough to stay but not enough to comfortably leave.

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