Kenyan Man With Mechanical Engineering Degree Now Working as Security Guard in Qatar

When Oloo Vicent completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, he believed his future would quickly change for the better. Like many graduates, he expected that his education would help him secure a good job and build a successful career.

However, the reality after university turned out to be very different from what he had imagined.

Today, the 28-year-old Kenyan works as a security guard in Qatar. Instead of designing machines or working on engineering projects, he spends long hours guarding a gate and checking vehicles.

From University Dreams to a Different Reality

After graduating, Vicent believed that the job market would welcome him easily. But finding a job in his field proved to be much harder than expected.

In a post that later went viral on the social media platform X, Vicent shared his experience and the challenges he faced after completing his studies.

He explained that many students are not prepared for how difficult life can be after graduation.

“Sometimes nobody tells you that the world is not waiting for you,” he wrote. “You just have to keep trying and moving forward.”

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I wasn’t the best student. But I showed up every day and earned that degree.
Yesterday I stood at a gate for 12 hours in the Qatar heat checking car stickers.
My degree is in a folder somewhere in my room.
Still sealed in the original envelope.
I keep it because throwing it away…

— Oloo Vicent (@oloo_vicent_) March 15, 2026

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Internship Decision That Changed His Journey

Looking back, Vicent believes one decision during his university years may have influenced the opportunities that followed.

He said the internship he chose during his studies may have affected his chances of entering the engineering industry.

Although it seemed like a small decision at the time, he now feels it played an important role in shaping his career path.

Working Long Hours in Qatar

Vicent now spends most of his days working long shifts as a security guard in the hot weather of Qatar. His job mainly involves standing at the gate and checking car stickers for up to 12 hours.

He admitted that this was never the life he imagined when he worked hard to complete his engineering degree.

“My degree is still in a folder in my room, sealed in the original envelope,” he wrote. “Throwing it away would feel like accepting something I’m not ready to accept.”

Despite not being the best student in class, Vicent said he attended lectures regularly and worked hard to earn his degree.

His Views on Education

Vicent also shared his thoughts about the education system. He believes many universities focus too much on preparing students to look for jobs instead of encouraging them to create their own opportunities.

According to him, many graduates are trained to depend on employment rather than entrepreneurship.

“One of the problems with our education system is that it teaches people to follow instructions instead of building something for themselves,” he said.

Still Holding on to Hope

Even with the challenges he has faced, Vicent has not given up on his dreams.

He believes that the engineer in him still exists and that one day he will use his knowledge to start something of his own.

“The engineer in me already knows the kind of workshop, machines, and market I need,” he explained.

For now, he says the security job is helping him earn money while he slowly works toward his future plans.

Looking Forward

Although his current job is far from what he studied in university, Vicent believes this stage of life is only temporary.

For now, he continues to report to work every day while holding on to hope that one day his engineering dreams will become reality.

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