From beneficiary to business owner: Levi s story
6 Feb, 2021 08:00 PM
4 minutes to read
Levi Menzies has started his own business after spending years on the sickness benefit. Photo / George Novak There were times I d go in there bawling my eyes out and say I can t accomplish this, it s too hard. Those are the words Levi Menzies uses to describe his journey off the sickness benefit and into work - with the help of the Ministry for Social Development.
The 27-year-old, who said he once suffered from low self-esteem and confidence, is now the boss of his own security company, in Tauranga - and he calls the shots.