Fhulufhelo M

Beware of Migration and Investment: An Unprofessional Experience

On the 1st of October, I began working at Migration and Investment, ready and eager to contribute. However, what unfolded over the next few weeks left me questioning the professionalism and integrity of this company. Just three weeks into the job, without proper training or support, the manager, Steven Smith, informed me that he believed I was “not fit for the job.” Confident in my abilities, I pushed back, as I couldn’t see what was so challenging about reading a script to clients interested in immigrating to New Zealand. But Steven had already made up his mind, and no amount of reasoning would change his stance. Shortly after, I was presented with a termination agreement that promised full payment for my one month of service. I left around the 19th of October, expecting the payment to be made as agreed by the 7th of November. But that’s when the excuses began. Steven informed me that they were waiting for a tax directive from SARS and that he had followed up with their accountants. This seemed odd, considering the process shouldn’t take that long. Despite numerous follow-ups from my side, I was met with silence—and eventually, Steven blocked me. After weeks of frustration, I finally received an email from the CEO, Sean Collins. He apologized and thanked me for my patience, only to explain that they were waiting on payments from clients. He assured me they would pay my full salary but offered R10,000 in the meantime. Fast forward to today, December 12th—almost three months later—and I am still waiting for the balance of my one-month salary. This ordeal has left me wondering: was I truly "not fit for the job," or is this company simply incapable of paying its employees? Steven portrays a macho persona, but his actions have been anything but professional. The lack of communication, repeated excuses, and failure to honor agreements reflect poorly on the company’s management. For anyone considering working with or for Migration and Investment, think twice. My experience has been a nightmare, and I wouldn’t recommend this company to anyone—whether as an employee or a client. It’s a shame to see such unprofessionalism and disregard for people’s livelihoods. I wonder if I’ll ever see the balance they owe me, but one thing is clear: I will not stay silent about this unacceptable behavior.