Renowned Ghanaian playwright and marriage counselor James Ebo Whyte, affectionately known as Uncle Ebo Whyte, has revealed a hidden chapter of his life when he was unemployed for over a year following an abrupt dismissal from his second job.
In an upcoming episode of The Career Trail, airing on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, Uncle Ebo shares the painful experience of how what seemed like a promising career took an unexpected turn.
“After working with that company for 4 to 5 years, they fired me. I ended up staying home for one and a half years,” he disclosed.
More startlingly, he revealed that the company presented eight serious charges against him—allegations that painted a damaging and harsh picture.
“If you knew the charges, you wouldn’t want to talk to me. It portrayed me as the worst rogue ever,” he said somberly.
Uncle Ebo’s career began on a hopeful note. After graduating from the University of Ghana, Legon, he completed his National Service at Asempa Publishers under the leadership of Rev. Peter Parker, a retired British soldier turned Presbyterian minister.
“For my National Service, I worked with a wonderful company and a wonderful boss, Rev. Peter Parker… That is where I did my National Service, and I was retained. My working career began from there,” he fondly recalled.
He spent six years at Asempa Publishers before moving to another publishing company—an opportunity that ended in his unexpected dismissal.
The 18 months following his firing were filled with the challenges of rejection, loss of identity, and fear of an uncertain future.
What were the eight charges leveled against him? How did he cope with the emotional and professional fallout? And what did his journey back to stability look like?
All these questions and more will be answered in the 12th episode of The Career Trail, premiering Saturday, August 9, first on Joy Learning TV at 4:00 PM, then on Joy News at 6:30 PM.
The Career Trail offers insightful conversations with accomplished Ghanaian entrepreneurs, aiming to inspire and guide young learners as they navigate critical life and career decisions.
Don’t miss this rare glimpse into the life of a man who has inspired many but once struggled to hold onto his own dreams.
Source: Irene Adubea Aning
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