Darwin Chapuswike
L2 Support Engineer | Lusaka Province, Zambia
L2 Support Engineer | Lusaka Province, Zambia
December 31, 2024
This photo captures me in 2020, a time when I was navigating the weight of obligation as a young person with big dreams. Back then, I was college student in Lusaka, Zambia, balancing the expectations of family, school, and my own aspirations. Obligation wasn’t just a word—it was a daily reality. I felt a deep sense of duty to honor my parents’ sacrifices, excel in my studies, and lay the groundwork for a future in tech that I so desperately wanted to build.
At that age, obligation often felt like a heavy burden. I remember long nights studying for exams, not just for my own goals but because I knew my family was counting on me to succeed. There were moments I wanted to give in to the pressure, but I learned that obligation, when embraced, can be a powerful motivator. It pushed me to develop discipline, manage my time, and stay focused on what truly mattered. That sense of duty shaped me into the person I am today—an L2 Support Engineer at NetOne Zambia, where I now feel a new kind of obligation to my team, clients, and the tech community.
Looking back, I realize that obligation isn’t just about meeting expectations; it’s about growth. It taught me resilience, accountability, and the value of showing up, even when it’s hard. To anyone feeling the weight of duty: embrace it. Let it guide you, not define you. The obligations we carry can lead us to unexpected places—like the path from a college student dreamer in 2020 to a tech professional making a difference today.
