Don't Make My Mistake! What I Learned from Signing a Work-Back Agreement as a South African Graduate

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✍🏽 If you are about to sign a work-back agreement with an employer in South Africa — watch this first.

In this video, I share my personal story of getting locked into a two-year work-back contract early in my career — and what I wish I knew beforehand. I also share a warning from someone who is now being sued years later.

This is a must-watch for graduates, interns, and anyone entering a job with training, relocation, or bursary clauses.

✅ What you will learn:
• What work-back agreements really mean (in South African contracts)
• Why these agreements often target junior staff
• The hidden risks and financial traps no one talks about
• What to ask before signing
• What you can do if you’ve already signed one

🙋🏽‍♂️ About Me:
I am Ellek, a product manager and founder of 3Sixty Careers, and I create content to help South African professionals grow, show up, and get hired - with no fluff and no sugar-coating.

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Chapters
00:00 - I Signed a Work-Back Agreement as a Junior Developer
00:42 - How a Free Overseas Trip Locked Me into a 2-Year Contract
02:02 - What Is a Work-Back Agreement?
02:28 - The Hidden Dangers of Work-Back Clauses in Employment Contracts
03:06 - How Work-Back Agreements Can Lead to Legal Trouble
04:15 - Why Junior Employees Are Targeted by These Clauses
04:59- What I Wish I Asked Before Signing That Contract
05:10 - Questions to Ask Before Signing a Work-Back Agreement
05:45 - Understanding Your Rights in South Africa as an Employee
06:04 - Yes, You Can Negotiate a Work-Back Agreement
06:28 - What to Do If You've Already Signed a Work-Back Agreement
07:21 - How to Handle the Situation Without Legal Trouble
08:00 - Final Advice: Protect Yourself Before You Sign


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